Design Principles and Engineering Applications of Highway Geosynthetics

Author: Zhou Zhigang et al.
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the various applications, principles, and design methods of geosynthetics in highway engineering. The main content includes the types, engineering properties, functions of geosynthetics and their applications in highway engineering, the reinforcement principles and design of full reinforced earth retaining walls, reinforced earth steep slope design, soft soil foundation treatment, bridgehead jump treatment, filtration and drainage design, subgrade slope protection, and pavement crack prevention, among others. It also covers the key construction points for various applications. The book is characterized by its strong systematicity, rich content, concise narration, and convenient reference. It is suitable for researchers and engineering technicians engaged in highway engineering, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in relevant fields as teaching materials or reference books.