GEOSYNTHETICS RESEARCH AT CU-DENVER. GEOSYNTHETICS FORUM, DENVER, COLORADO, APRIL 13-14, 1989

This paper presents an overview of the past and current research activities at CU-Denver in the area of geosynthetics. All of the 17 research projects described herein are related to the use of geosynthetics in earth reinforcement applications. These projects are divided into the following four categories: (I) Stress-Strain and Frictional Behavior of Geosynthetics; (II) Controlled Tests and Analyses of Geosynthetics-Reinforced Earth Structures; (III) Analysis of Field Performance of Geosynthetics-Reinforced Earth Structures; and (IV) Design of Geosynthetics-Reinforced Earth Structures. Appendix 1 contains this paper: Long-Term Creep Characteristics of Geotextile in the Confinement of Soil, J.T.H. Wu and O. Takriti; Appendix 2 contains this paper: The Effectiveness of Tensile Reinforcement in Strengthening an Embankment over a Soft Foundation, N.N.S. Chou, J.T.H. Wu, and B.D. Siel.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Colorado, Denver

  Department of Civil and Urban Engineering
  Denver, CO  United States  80202
• Authors:
  • Wu, JTH
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 1-46
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Colorado University, Denver
  • Publisher: University of Colorado, Denver

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Creep; Deformation curve; Design methods; Earth walls; Embankments; Friction; Geosynthetics; Geotextiles; Load tests; Performance; Project management; Pull out test; Reinforcement (Engineering); Research
• Uncontrolled Terms: Field performance; Projects
• Old TRIS Terms: Frictional properties; Tensile reinforcement
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Research; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00486261
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM