Impermeable materials, Geosynthetic materials, Tunnels, Bituminous products, Test methods, Performance, Sealing materials, Construction engineering works, Polymers, Clay, Geosynthetic barriers, Geotextiles, Underground structures, Construction materials

Geosynthetic barriers, Clay, Construction materials, Mass, Density measurement, Geosynthetic materials, Moisture measurement, Clay soils

Geosynthetic barriers, Geosynthetic materials, Geotextiles, Impermeable materials, Sealing materials, Polymers, Clay, Bituminous products, Construction materials, Tunnels, Underground structures, Construction engineering works, Performance, Test methods

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Specification for Tunnelling, is a standard industry document for tunnelling contracts and forms the basis of tunnelling specifications for projects throughout the world..

Clay geosynthetic barriers are most frequently used in environmental areas, such as landfill cover systems. This work discusses the durability and lifetime aspects of clay geosynthetic barriers related to the synthetic yarns and fibres.

Geosynthetics are man-made polymer-based materials which facilitate cost effective building, environmental, transportation and other construction projects. Given their versatility, geosynthetics are a vital material in all aspects of civil engineering.The first section of the book covers the fundamentals of geosynthetics. Chapters discuss the design and durability of geosynthetics together with their material properties and international standards governing their use. Building on these foundations, part two examines the various applications of geosynthetics in areas such as filters, separators, landfills, barriers and foundation materials. The book concludes by reviewing methods of quality assurance and the service life of geosynthetics.Written by an international team of contributors, Geosynthetics in civil engineering is an essential reference to all those involved in civil engineering. - Discusses the fundamentals of geosynthetics - Examines various applications in areas such as filters, separators, landfills and foundation materials - Reviews quality assurance and the service life of geosynthetics