Geosynthetics and Geosystems in Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering

1. Auflage 2000
ISBN: 978-90-5809-302-8
Verlag: A A Balkema Publishers

Buch, Englisch, 936 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1640 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pilarczyk, Krystian

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Wasserbau
• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Meerestechnik, ablandige Plattformen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

UNITS AND CONVERSION FACTORS GLOSSARY OF GEOSYNTHETIC TERMS PREFACE CHAPTERS 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 questions and closing remarks; durability, execution and damage, and quality control.

Über Autor(innen)

Krystian Pilarczyk, Rijkswaterstaat, Delft, Netherlands.