A review of the existing applications of geosynthetics and geosystems in hydraulic and coastal engineering, with an overview on material specifications, structural components, relevant tools during conceptual and detail design, possible applications, and execution aspects. A more detailed description is given of new or lesser-known systems and applications. Additional basic information on design methodology and geosynthetics is included to provide a basic framework of information for design purposes.
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Geosynthetics and Geosystems in Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Brief Contents
- Table of Contents
- Units and Conversion Factors
- Glossary of geosynthetic terms
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- 1 Introduction
- 2 General Design Methodology
- 3 Geosynthetics; Properties and Functions
- 4 Revetments and Bed Protections
- 5 Fill-Containing Geosystems (bags, mattresses and geotubes)
- 6 Geocontainers
- 7 Geotextile Forms for Sand Structures
- 8 Screens and Curtains
- 9 Inflatable Dams
- 10 Geosynthetics in Dams, Dikes, Banks and Dune Reinforcement
- 11 Erosion-control systems
- 12 Remaining Aspects and Closing Remarks;
- Professional Help and Useful Addresses
- Index
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