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Geosynthetics in Dams
Lecture notes reviewing geosynthetic applications in dams according to performed functions, i.e. barrier to fluid, drainage, geomembrane protection, filtration, reinforcement and erosion control. Author: Daniele Cazzuffi. (infos)Applications of Geosynthetics
Home pages authored by students in civil engineering at the Syracuse University, aimed at improving the understanding and knowledge about the applications of geosynthetic materials and products. Subjects are geopipes, clayliners, polymers, landfill covers and geogrids. (infos)
Uses and Abuses of Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering
Personal view on the application of computerized analytical methods in geotechnical engineering. Author: Mr. Robert Pyke. (infos)
Utilizing PVC Geomembranes for Landfill and Pond Liners
Lecture on the fabrication and installation of PVC geomembranes for containment applications. Author: Mr. Fred P. Rohe. (infos)
Assessments of Long-Term Filtration Performance of Degradable Prefabricated Geotextile Drains
Scientific study evaluating the filtration performance of smart geotextiles constructed from specially conditioned geotextile fabrics and plastic cores, creating biodegradable prefabricated vertical drains (PVD). Authors: H.Y. Jeon and others. (infos)
Geosynthetic Membrane Monitoring System
Short paper describing a development project for the embedding of fiber optic lines into geosynthetic landfill containment systems to create smart monitoring structures for environmental protection purposes. From Sandia National Laboratories. (infos)
Determining Cover Management Values for Surface Cover Best Management Practices
Technical paper summarizing extensive research into soil loss caused by rainfall erosion, and describing the use of the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) to estimate event-based cover management values. Authors: K. Kelsey and T. Johnson. (infos)
Estimating the Concentration of Sediment-Laden Runoff from Hillslopes
Technical paper presenting a method for estimating sediment concentration of rainfall-induced runoff from hillslopes. From the American Excelsion Company. (infos)
Quantifying the Performance of Hillslope Erosion Control Best Management Practices
Technical paper summarizing the results of hillslope erosion testing, including a determination of soil loss rates analysed and interpreted using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). Authors: Paul Clopper and others. (infos)
Quantitative Erosion Control Product Testing Under Simulated Rainfall
Technical paper presenting quantitative data on the performance of various erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP). Authors: Justin J. Early. (infos)