JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objective

To determine the properties, functions and applications of various geosynthetic

materials and to design reinforced soil structures.

Course Outcome

Able to apply the appropriate geosynthetic material for improving ground for

various Civil Engineering projects, and design of various reinforced soil structures.

UNIT - I

An Overview of Geosynthetics: Classification of Geosynthetics, Functions and applications, Properties of geotextiles, Geogrids and Geomembranes.

UNIT - II

Soil Reinforcement: Mechanism, improvement of Bearing capacity, Embankments on soft ground, Soil Nailing.

UNIT - III

Reinforced Embankments and Reinforced soil walls –Internal and External Stability

UNIT - IV

Geosynthetics for Highways: Roadway Reinforcement, applications for Separation, Filtration, Drainage, Reinforcement, Moisture Barrier, Membrane encapsulation. Landfills: Geosynthetic applications for landfill liners, covers and other components

UNIT - V

Dewatering Systems: Sand drains, Prefabricated Vertical drains (PVD), French Drains.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Koerner, R. M. - Designing with Geosynthetics, Prentice Hall; 2nd edition (1991)
• 2. Rao, G. V., & Raju G. V. S. S. - Engineering with Geosynthetics, Tata-McGraw Hill. Publication, New Delhi. (2004.)

REFERENCES:

• 1. Hausmann, M. R. - Engineering Principles of Ground Modifications, McGraw Hill Pub Co, 1989
• 2. Xianthakos, Abreimson and Bruce - Ground Control and Improvement, John Wiley & Sons, 1994.
• 3. M. P. Moseley and K. Krisch (2006) – Ground Improvement, II Edition, Taylor and Francis
• 4. Jones C. J. F. P. (1985) – Earth Reinforcement and soil structures – Butterworths, London.
• 5. Siva Kumar Babu .GL 2013-Introduction to Soil Reinforcement & Geosynthetics, University Press M. Tech – I Year – II Sem. (Geotechnical Engineering)