Geosynthetics: A Powerful Tool for Engineers (Webinar)

In Geosynthetics: A Powerful Tool for Engineers , you'll learn ...

• The core functions of geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, geocomposites, and geonet
• The critical properties of various geosynthetics including mechanical strength and durability
• Real-world applications for geosynthetics including landfill liners, pond covers, and other essential infrastructure elements
• The unique properties and functions of geosynthetic clay liners and geofoam

Overview

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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of geosynthetics and their transformative role in modern civil engineering. Geosynthetics have become indispensable in civil, environmental, and geotechnical projects offering innovative solutions to complex problems such as soil stabilization, drainage, and containment. This course offers an in-depth introduction to geosynthetics, tracing their historical development and exploring their functions, mechanisms, and design procedures.

Key topics include a detailed study of various geosynthetic materials, such as geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, geocomposites, and geonets. Each of these materials will be examined in terms of their core functions—separation, filtration, drainage, containment, or reinforcement—and their critical properties, from mechanical strength to durability. The course will also highlight real-world applications such as landfill liners, pond covers, and other essential infrastructure elements, illustrating the practical benefits of these materials in large-scale projects.

Engineers will find this course especially valuable as it also covers geosynthetic clay liners and geofoam, detailing their unique properties and functions. By the end of the course, participants will have gained a solid foundation in selecting and implementing the right geosynthetics for their projects, along with a thorough understanding of both the theoretical aspects and practical applications of these materials.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The history and evolution of geosynthetics in engineering
• The types and properties of polymeric materials used in geosynthetics
• Functions, properties, and applications of geotextiles, including separation, filtration, and drainage
• Functions, properties, and uses of geogrids, geonets, and geomembranes
• Real-world applications of geomembranes in projects like landfill liners and pond covers
• Characteristics and uses of geosynthetic clay liners and geofoam
• How to select and implement the appropriate geosynthetics for specific engineering challenges
• Theoretical principles and practical applications of geosynthetics in civil, environmental, and geotechnical projects