Geocells : advances and applications /: advances and applications. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: T. G. Sitharam, Amarnath M. Hegde, Sreevalsa Kolathayar, editors.
• Other Names: Sitharam, T. G, 1961-; Hegde, Amarnath M; Kolathayar, Sreevalsa
• Contents: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- 1 Geosynthetics Overview -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.1.1 Ground Improvement Techniques -- 1.1.2 Geosynthetics Overview -- 1.1.3 Geosynthetics functions -- 1.1.4 Geosynthetics in Soil Reinforcement -- 1.1.5 Evolution of Cellular Confinement -- 1.1.6 Application of Geocells -- 1.1.7 Advantages of Cellular Confinement -- 1.1.8 Reinforcement Mechanism -- 1.1.9 Summary -- References -- 2 Cellular Confinement Systems: Characterization to Field Assessment -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Geocell Characterization 2.3 Development and Illustrations of Design Equations -- 2.3.1 Increase in Confining Pressure -- 2.3.2 Load Carrying Capacity -- 2.3.3 Failure Stresses and Strains -- 2.3.4 Bearing Capacity Improvement and Reduction in Settlement -- 2.4 Field Applications -- 2.4.1 Case Studies -- 2.4.2 Field Tests and Large-Scale Model Tests -- 2.5 Modeling of Cellular Confinement -- 2.5.1 Modeling Techniques -- 2.6 Influencing Parameters -- 2.7 Construction Practices -- 2.7.1 Standard Construction Practices -- 2.7.2 Equipment and Accessories Requirement -- 2.7.3 Precautions and Measures -- 2.8 Summary 3.5.1 Geocell Categories to Optimize Designs -- 3.5.2 Neoloy Geocell Performance Data -- 3.5.3 Facts in the Field-Project Implementation -- 3.5.4 International Standards for Geocells -- 3.6 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Geocell-Reinforced Foundations -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Failure Mechanisms -- 4.3 Equating the Response of Geocell-Reinforced Foundations -- 4.3.1 Single-Layered Geocell-Reinforced Foundation -- 4.3.2 Multi-layered Geocell-Reinforced Foundation -- 4.4 Contributing Factors -- 4.5 Scale Effects -- 4.6 Comparing the Performances of Geocell and Planar Reinforcements 4.6.1 Performance of Single Geocell Reinforcement Compared to Multiple Geotextile Reinforcement -- 4.6.2 Performance of Multiple Geocell and Geotextile Reinforcement Layers -- References -- 5 Effect of Geocells Geometry on the Performance of the Foundations -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Experimental Details -- 5.3 Results and Discussion -- 5.3.1 Influence of Pocket Size of Geocell -- 5.3.2 Influence of Height of Geocell Mattress -- 5.3.3 Influence of Width of Geocell Mattress -- 5.3.4 Influence of Depth of Placement of Geocell Mattress -- 5.4 Conclusions -- References
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Copyright Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource (475 pages)
• Subjects: 624.1/51; Geogrids; Geotechnical engineering; Earth sciences; Building construction & materials; Textile & fibre technology; Meteorology & climatology; Science -- Earth Sciences -- General; Technology & Engineering -- Construction -- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Technology & Engineering -- Textiles & Polymers; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Meteorology & Climatology; Geogrids; Geotechnical engineering; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811560958
• Related ISBNs: 9789811560941
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