This publication, Geotextile Testing and the Design Engineer, contains pa◆pers presented at the international symposium of the same name held in Los Angeles, California on 26 June 1985. The symposium was sponsored by ASTM Committee D-35 on Geotextiles, Geomembranes, and Related Prod◆ucts. Joseph E. Fluet, Jr., of GeoServices Inc. Consulting Engineers, presided as symposium chairman and was editor of this publication.

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