The purpose of this book is to review the actual existing applications of geosynthetics and geosystems in hydraulic and coastal engineering. For each system, as far as possible, an overview is given on material specifications, structural components, relevant tools during conceptual and detail design, possible applications, and execution aspects. Standard applications are reviewed rather briefly with reference to proper literature. A more detailed description is given of the new, or less known systems and applications. Moreover, some additional basic information on design methodology and geosynthetics is included to provide the basic frame of informations related to design purposes.
A review of existing applications of geosynthetics and geosystems. Pilarczyk (R&D manager of Hydraulic Engineering Division of the Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Public Works Department) provides, for each system, an overview of material specifications, structural components, relevant tools during design, possible applications, and execution aspects. While standard applications are reviewed, more detailed description is given of the new, or less known systems and applications. Basic information on design methodology and geosynthetics is included to provide a basic frame of information related to design purposes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
A review of the existing applications of geosynthetics and geosystems in hydraulic and coastal engineering, with an overview on material specifications, structural components, relevant tools during conceptual and detail design, possible applications, and execution aspects. A more detailed description is given of new or lesser-known systems and applications. Additional basic information on design methodology and geosynthetics is included to provide a basic framework of information for design purposes.
