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Geosynthetics

Subject
Subject code ERA079
Subject name Geosynthetics
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Grade prelim
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2014 HE
Study year 3
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Optional
Subject loads
Lecture 16
Practice 8
General description
Essence and historical survey of the development of geosynhetics, as well as their usage areas. Geofabrics, geonets, clay fabrics, geocomposites, their usage possibilities and areas. Testing geosynthetics.
General aim
The objective of the course is to provide the students necessary theoretical knowledge about geosynthetics and their usage in construction.
Aim
Having passed the course successfully the student:
- has the necessary knowledge about the essence of geosynthetics and their usage possibilities
in construction;
- can implement this knowledge in everyday work.
Form description
Lectures, special video material, study excursion, check of knowledge with tests, report, marked prelim.
Literature
Geosünteetide kasutamise juhis, 29. 12. 2006.;
Koerner, R. 2001. Designing with Geosynthetics;
De Groot. 1998. Geosynthetics, Applications, Design and Construction;
Ph Delmas. 2002. Geosynthetics, Recen Develpoments. Vol. 1; 2; 3; 4.
Current rounds
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