Course Description

Geotextiles, geogrids, geonets and geomembranes; physical and mechanical properties; applications involving reinforcement, filtration, drainage and containment; analysis and design.

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Athena Title

DSGN GEOSYNTHETICS

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Pre or Corequisite

CVLE 4420

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

This course introduces students to the various applications of geosynthetics in civil engineering, namely in the design of (a) reinforced soil structures like retaining walls, earth slopes and embankments; (b) filtration and drainage systems; and (c) containment facilities.

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Topical Outline

• Types of geosynthetics • Properties • Reinforced soil structures • Filtration and drainage • Containment facilities

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