Geosynthetics

lgciv2075  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Geosynthetics
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3 credits
20.0 h
Q2

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2020-2021
Teacher(s)
Demanet Marc;
Language
French
Main themes
Materials properties, function, main design fields.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Contribution to the acquisition and evaluation of the following learning outcomes of the programme in civil engineering: AA1.1, AA1.2, AA1.3, AA2.1, AA2.2, AA2.3, AA2.4, AA2.5, AA4.1, AA4.2, AA4.3, AA4.4, AA5.1, AA5.2, AA5.3, AA5.4, AA5.6, AA6.1, AA6.3, AA6.4
More specifically, at the end of the course, the student will be able to:
  • choose the correct geosynthetic;
  • carry out a design in the main fields of application.
 
Content
Description of the Syllabus : 2 parts
Part A: Materials (properties), geosynthetics classification, function
Chap. I: Introduction
Chap. II: Geosynthetics classification and functions
Chap.III: The geomembranes
Chap.IV: The geotextiles
Chap. V: The geogrids, geonets et geocomposites
Part B: Introduction to the design methods of the geosynthetics
Chap. VI: Designing with geomembranes
Chap. VII: Designing with geosynthetics for filtration and drainage
Chap.VIII: Designing methods for unpaved roads
Chap.IX: Designing methods for soils stabilisation and reinforcement
Chap. X: Designing methods for embankments over points bearing elements
Bibliography
Syllabus
EUROCODES + NF-P-94-270 (juillet 2009) « Calcul géotechnique. Ouvrages de soutènement. Remblais renforcés et massifs en sol cloué » et BS 8006-1, BSI Standards Publication (2010): ' Code of pratice for strengthened/ reinforced soils and other fills', BSI Groupe Headquarters, UK, London
Ernst & Sohn, EGBEO (2010) : 'Empfehlungen für den Entwurf und die Brechnung von Erdkörpern mit Bewehlrungen aus Goekunstoffen,', Deutschland.
Koerner R.M. (2005): 'Designing with geosynthetics', 5th ed (Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc), USA
Faculty or entity
GC


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Architecture and Engineering

Master [120] in Civil Engineering