Designing with Geosynthetics (5th Edition)

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Koerner, Robert M., 1933Designing with geosynthetics / Robert M. Koerner.-5th ed. p.cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-13-145415-3 1. Geosynthetics. 1. Title. TA455.G44K64 2005 624.1 '8923--dc22 2005045837 Vice President and Editorial Director, ECS: Marcia J. Horton Executive Editor: Eric Svendsen Editorial Assistant: Andrea Messineo Vice President and Director of Production and Manufacturing, ESM: David W Riccardi Executive Managing Editor: Vince O'Brien Managing Editor: David A. George Production Editor: Kevin Bradley

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Introduction Design Methods 2.1.1 Design by Cost and Availability 2.1.2 Design by Specification 2.1.3 Design by Function Geotextile Functions and Mechanisms 2.2.1 Separation 2.2.2 Reinforcement 2.2.3 Filtration 2.2.4 Drainage 2.2.5 Containment 2.2.6 Combined Functions Geotextile Properties and Test Methods 2.3.1 General Comments 2.3.2 Physical Properties 2.3.3 Mechanical Properties 2.3.4 Hydraulic Properties 2.3.5 Endurance Properties 2.3.6 Degradation Considerations 2.3.7 Summary Allowable Versus Ultimate Geotextile Properties 2.4.1 Strength-Related Problems 2.4.2 Flow-Related Problems Designing for Separation 2.5.1 Overview of Applications 79