Assignment -3

1. Explain the types of Geosynthetic materials in the field of geo-environmental engineering

and its characteristics.
2. Explain the physical and mechanical properties of geosynthetic material.
3. Discuss the application of geosynthetics in highway and railway for dewatering and
reclamation of land.
4. Explain ash pond design and disposal methods and mine tailing impoundments also.
5. Based on the function and applications of geosynthetics, choose 3 types of geosynthetics
which are considered suitable for landfill construction and explain your reason for the
selection of these geosynthetics.
6. Explain the following terms in detail
● Landfills
● Leachate
● Liquefaction
● Hazardous waste
7. What is Grout injection system ?Explain their types.
8. Discuss about the Seismic analysis of landfill? Explain all the step-in detail.
9. Define the following terms:
● Pressure grouting
● Jet grouting
10. Explain industrial solid wastes and hazardous wastes in detail.