THE GEOTEXTILES AND GEOMEMBRANES MANUAL

This manual describes the development of geotextiles and geocomposites and gives a full description of their properties. Sections are provided on: a) polymers and their identification; b) production processes; and c) physical properties such as tensile and tear strength, puncture and burst strengths, friction, pore size, permeability, transmissivity, creep and durability. Sections are also provided on geotextile design for various structures including erosion control, roads and railways, reinforced soil walls or slopes, and basal reinforcement. A section is also provided on standards and specifications. A products directory is included.