Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering: Proceedings of the 4th Asian Regional Conference Geosynthetics Asia 2008 in Shanghai, China
Author:   Guang-Xin Li ,  Yun-Min Chen ,  Xiao-Wu Tang
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
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9783540693123


Pages:   1300
Publication Date:   12 September 2008
Format:   Hardback
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""Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering"" presents contributions from the 4th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics held in Shanghai, China. The book covers a broad range of topics, such as: fundamental principles and properties of geosynthetics, testing and standards, reinforcement, soil improvement and ground improvement, filter and drainage, landfill engineering, geosystem, transport, geosynthetics-pile support system and geocell, hydraulic application, and ecological techniques. Special case studies as well as selected government-sponsored projects such as the Three Gorges Dam, Qinghai-Tibet Railway, and Changi Land reclamation project are also discussed. The book will be an invaluable reference in this field.

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Author:   Guang-Xin Li ,  Yun-Min Chen ,  Xiao-Wu Tang
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
ISBN:  

9783540693123


ISBN 10:   3540693122
Pages:   1300
Publication Date:   12 September 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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1. Fundamental Principles and Properties of Geosynthetics.- 2. Testing and Standards.- 3. Reinforcement and Soil Improvement.- 4. Filter, Drainage and Erosion Control.- 5. Landfill and other Environmental Engineering.- 6. Engineering Measures for Natural Disasters.- 6. Geosystem (Geotubes, Geocontainers, etc.).- 7. Transport (highway, railway, tunnel, harbor, airport, etc.).- 8. Hydraulic structures (dams, canals, reserviors, etc).- 9. Special Case Histories and others (including unsuccessful application).

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