Geosynthetic- Reinforced Soil Structures

This is the First of the 3 part Lectured By “Marolo C. Alfaro, Ph.D., P.Eng.” in a Geotechnical Engineering Seminar Held at The University Of San-Jose Recollectos last August 4-6.

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Sponsored By:

The Department of Science and Technology Republic of the Philippines,  Department of Civil Engineering
University of Manitoba, Canada.

Host Institutions:

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines
Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City
De La Salle University, Metro Manila
University of the Philippines, Metro Manila
University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City
University of Mindanao, Davao City
University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City

This is just the Overview part of the First Lecture on The seminar About Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures. The whole notes can be downloaded on the given link below.

Geosynthetics is the term used to describe a range of generally polymeric products used to solve civil engineering problems.

Geosynthetic Materials

Polymer Background
Types of Geosynthetics
Various Functions
Design Methods
Application Areas

Transportation and Geotechnical

GTs as filters
GTs and GGs as wall reinforcement
GTs and GGs as slope reinforcement
GC Wick Drains (also called PVDs)
GC Erosion Control Systems

Geoenvironmental Applications

Landfill liner systems
Landfill cover systems
Vertical Cutoff Barriers
Liners for Surface Impoundments
Liners for Heap Leach Ponds

Hydraulic Engineering

Waterproofing of Dams
Waterproofing of Canals
Reservoir Liners/Floating Covers
Tunnel Waterproofing & Rehabilitation
Pipe Rehabilitation & Remediation

Whole Lectured Notes Can Be Downloaded HERE!!!….