USE OF GEOTEXTILES AND GEOCOMPOSITES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
This is a review of developments in geotextiles and geocomposites in engineering in the United Kingdom. The type and composition of a wide range of materials are covered including the impact of actions under patent legislation to protect the Reinforced Earth System. Some important current and recent trials are summarized, and examples are given of applications in remedial and marine works. Geocomposites are considered together with biodegradable materials. Comments are made on future developments.
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Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/8675438
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Supplemental Notes:
- By the ASCE Committee on Construction Equipment and Techniques.
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Corporate Authors:
American Society of Civil Engineers
345 East 47th Street
New York, NY United States 10017-2398 - Publication Date: 1989-6
Media Info
- Features: Appendices; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 258-269
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Serial:
- Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
- Volume: 115
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
- ISSN: 0733-9364
- EISSN: 1943-7862
- Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jcemd4
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Building materials; Development; Geotextiles; Laws; Offshore construction; Research
- Uncontrolled Terms: Geocomposites; Research and development
- Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Law; Materials; Research; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00486410
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, ATRI
- Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM