Geotextiles

Informationen zum Autor Dr Robert Koerner is a Professor Emeritus at Drexel University, and founded both the Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) and the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI). He served as director until recently when his son George rose to that position. Bob has forty years' experience in the field of geotextiles, and has authored and co-authored over two hundred journal papers and book chapters on the topic.

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Dr Robert Koerner is a Professor Emeritus at Drexel University, and founded both the Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) and the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI). He served as director until recently when his son George rose to that position. Bob has forty years' experience in the field of geotextiles, and has authored and co-authored over two hundred journal papers and book chapters on the topic.

Inhalt

Part I Geotextile development and manufacture
1. Early background and history of geotextiles

2. Geotextile resins and additives
3. Geotextile manufacturing processes

4. Geotextiles made from natural fibers

   Part II Properties, behavior and testing
   5. Geotextile/Geosynthetic Testing Standards Development Organizations (SDOs)

5. Physical properties, behavior and testing of geotextiles
6. Mechanical properties, behavior and testing of geotextiles
7. Hydraulic properties, behavior and testing of geotextiles
8. Durability and endurance properties, behavior and testing of geotextiles

9. Long-term geotextile degradation mechanisms and exposed lifetime predictions

   Part III Primary functions of geotextiles
   11. Geotextiles used in separation

10. Geotextiles used in filtration
11. Geotextiles used in drainage
12. Geotextiles used in reinforcing paved and unpaved roads and railroads
13. Geotextiles used in reinforcing walls, berms and slopes
14. Geotextiles used in reinforcing embankment and foundations
15. Geotextiles used for cushioning

16. Geotextiles with combined or multiple functions

    Part IV Specific applications of geotextiles
    19. Geotextiles in waste containment

17. Geotextiles in marine engineering
18. Geotextile tubes for dewatering and decontamination of fine-grained soils
19. Geotextiles in commercial development
20. Geotextiles in agriculture and aquaculture

21. Geotextiles in erosion and sediment control

    Part V Common Attributes of Geotextiles
    25. Quality control and quality assurance for geotextiles

22. Sustainability aspects of using geotextiles