Civil Engineering Synthetic Materials Application Technology

Author: Xu Riqing Wang Jingchun
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Briefly, the book is divided into 7 chapters, covering the types and properties of geosynthetic materials, filtration and drainage technology, separation technology, reinforcement technology, protection technology, and impermeability technology. It comprehensively introduces the types and engineering properties of geosynthetic materials, the working principles, design criteria, design methods, and practical engineering applications of filtration, drainage, separation, reinforcement, protection, and impermeability. It appropriately introduces the latest achievements and development trends in this field. The book can serve as a reference for a broad range of civil engineering professionals and can also be used as a textbook for civil engineering majors in higher education institutions.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 The Development History of Geosynthetic Materials
1.1.1 Ancient Primitive Geosynthetic Materials
1.1.2 Modern Geosynthetic Materials
1.1.3 Related Academic Activities
1.2 Types of Geosynthetic Materials
1.3 Technical Standards for Geosynthetic Materials
1.4 The Engineering Functions of Geosynthetic Materials
1.5 Recent Developments
Main References
Chapter 2 Types and Properties of Geosynthetic Materials
2.1 Overview
2.2 Types of Geosynthetic Materials
2.2.1 Geotextiles
2.2.2 Geomembranes
2.2.3 Geocomposites
2.2.4 Special Geosynthetic Materials
2.3 Properties of Geosynthetic Materials
2.3.1 Physical Properties
2.3.2 Mechanical Properties
2.3.3 Hydraulic Properties
2.3.4 Durability
2.3.5 Interfacial Friction Properties
Main References
Chapter 3 Filtration and Drainage Technology
3.1 Overview
3.2 Filtration Technology
3.2.1 Mechanism of Filtration
3.2.2 Filtration Criteria
3.2.3 Selection of Filtration Materials
3.3 Drainage Technology
3.3.1 Permeability of Drainage Materials
3.3.2 Drainage Design Methods
3.3.3 Selection of Drainage Materials
3.4 Engineering Examples
Main References
Chapter 4 Separation Technology
4.1 Overview
4.2 Design Criteria
4.2.1 Retaining Criterion
4.2.2 Permeability Criterion
4.2.3 Strength Criterion
4.3 Design Methods
4.3.1 Design of Unpaved Roads
4.3.2 Design of Paved Roads
4.4 Selection of Geosynthetic Materials
4.5 Construction Requirements
4.5.1 Spreading and Joining Methods of Geotextiles
4.5.2 Construction Requirements to Prevent Damage to Geotextiles
4.6 Engineering Applications
Main References
Chapter 5 Reinforcement Technology
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.2 Mechanism of Reinforcement
5.2 Design Principles
5.3 Design Methods
5.3.1 Design of Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls
5.3.2 Design of Reinforced Earth Subgrades
5.3.3 Design of Reinforced Earth Slopes
5.4 Selection of Geotextiles
5.4.1 Mechanical Properties
5.4.2 Construction Durability
5.4.3 Durability
5.5 Construction Key Points
5.5.1 Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls
5.5.2 Reinforced Earth Subgrades
5.5.3 Reinforced Earth Slopes
5.6 Engineering Applications
5.6.1 Protecting Railway Subgrade Slopes with Geosynthetic Materials
5.6.2 Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls with Geosynthetic Materials
Main References
Chapter 6 Protection Technology
6.1 Overview
6.2 Erosion Protection Structure Design
6.2.1 Geotextile Soft Armor
6.2.2 Chain-Weighted Soft Armor
6.2.3 Geosynthetic Stone and Sediment Pads
6.2.4 Geotextile Geomembrane Bags
6.2.5 Three-Dimensional Geogrid Vegetation Protection
6.3 Frost Protection Structure Design
6.3.1 Frost Heave Characteristics and Hazards of Soil
6.3.2 Design of Slope Frost Protection and Retaining Wall Frost Protection
6.4 Preventing Pavement Reflection Cracks
6.4.1 Evaluation of Pavement Service Quality
6.4.2 Geosynthetic Materials for Preventing Reflection Cracks
6.4.3 Fabric Layer Thickness, Strength, and Temperature Resistance
6.4.4 Construction Key Points
6.5 Preventing Harmful Substances from Spreading
6.5.1 Solid Waste Storage
6.5.2 Liquid Waste and Liquid Storage
6.5.3 Covering Layer of Biogas Ponds
6.5.4 Engineering Example—Beijing Li litun Landfill
6.6 Vibration Damping Facilities
6.6.1 Vibration Isolation Screens
6.6.2 Engineering Example—Vibration Isolation Screens Installed in Limelette, Belgium
Main References
Chapter 7 Impermeability Technology
7.1 Overview
7.1.1 Development Overview of Geosynthetic Impermeable Materials
7.1.2 Application Scope
7.2 Geosynthetic Impermeable Materials
7.2.1 Geomembranes
7.2.2 Composite Geomembranes
7.2.3 Geosynthetic Clay Liners
7.2.4 Selection of Geosynthetic Impermeable Materials
7.3 Impermeable Structures
7.3.1 Protective Layer and Upper Subgrade
7.3.2 Support Layer and Lower Subgrade
7.3.3 Drainage and Ventilation Facilities
7.3.4 Types and Selection of Impermeable Structures
7.4 Design Principles
7.4.1 Impermeability Design of Earth-Rock Dams
7.4.2 Impermeability Design of Water Transport Channels
7.5 Design Calculations
7.5.1 Thickness Calculation of Geomembranes
7.5.2 Seepage Calculation of Impermeable Layers
7.5.3 Slope Stability Calculation and Anchoring
7.6 Construction Key Points
7.6.1 Splicing Methods
7.6.2 Inspection Methods
7.6.3 Laying Methods
7.7 Engineering Applications
7.7.1 Thickness Calculation of Composite Geomembranes
7.7.2 Seepage Calculation
7.7.3 Thickness Calculation of Geotextiles
7.7.4 Sliding Stability Analysis of Geomembranes
7.7.5 Construction Engineering
Main References