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Designing With Geosynthetics Robert M Koernerpdf Compress
Designing With Geosynthetics Robert M Koernerpdf Compress
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Designin with Geotextiles
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Design Methods
2.1.1 Design by Cost and Availability
2.1.2 Design by Specification
2.1.3 Design by Function
2.2 Geotextile Functions and Mechanisms
2.2.1 Separation
2.2.2 Reinforcement
2.2.3 Filtration
2.2.4 Drainage
2.2.5 Containment
2.2.6 Combined Functions
2.3 Geotextile Properties and Test Methods
2.3.1 General Comments
2.3.2 Physical Properties
2.3.3 Mechanical Properties
2.3.4 Hydraulic Properties
2.3.5 Endurance Properties
2.3.6 Degradation Considerations
2.3.7 Summary
2.4 Allowable Versus Ultimate Geotextile Properties
2.4.1 Strength-Related Problems
2.4.2 Flow-Related Problems
2.5 Designing for Separation
2.5.1 Overview of Applications
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