Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structures. Instructor: Prof. K. Rajagopal, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras.
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September 26, 2023
English
English [CC]
Description
This course introduces the students to the different types of geosynthetics, their manufacturing technique, testing methods and their applications in different types of Civil Engineering projects. Detailed design techniques and construction methods will be covered in the course. (from nptel.ac.in)
Course Curriculum
- Lecture 01 – Introduction and Need for Geosynthetics Unlimited
- Lecture 02 – Types and Functions of Geosynthetics Unlimited
- Lecture 03 – Polymers in Geosynthetics and Manufacturing Techniques Unlimited
- Lecture 04 – Strength Analysis of Reinforced Soils Unlimited
- Lecture 05 – Strength Analysis of Reinforced Soils (cont.) Unlimited
- Lecture 06 – Testing of Geosynthetics I Unlimited
- Lecture 07 – Testing of Geosynthetics II Unlimited
- Lecture 08 – Testing of Geosynthetics III Unlimited
- Lecture 09 – Different Types of Soil Retaining Structures Unlimited
- Lecture 10 – Construction Aspects of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls Unlimited
- Lecture 11 – Design Codes for Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls Unlimited
- Lecture 12 – External Stability Analysis of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls Unlimited
- Lecture 13 – Seismic Loads and Internal Stability Analysis of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls Unlimited
- Lecture 14 – Testing Requirements for Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls Unlimited
- Lecture 15 – Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls I Unlimited
- Lecture 16 – Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls II Unlimited
- Lecture 17 – Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls III Unlimited
- Lecture 18 – Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls IV Unlimited
- Lecture 19 – Case Study of Construction of Very High Tiered Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls Unlimited
- Lecture 20 – Controlled Yielding to Reduce Lateral Earth Pressures on Rigid Walls Unlimited
- Lecture 21 – Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Embankments Unlimited
- Lecture 22 – Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Embankments (cont.) Unlimited
- Lecture 23 – Two-Part Wedge Analysis of Reinforced Soil Embankments Unlimited
- Lecture 24 – Soil Embankments Supported on Geocell Mattresses Unlimited
- Lecture 25 – Accelerated Pre-consolidation of Soft Clay Soils using Geosynthetics Unlimited
- Lecture 26 – Geosynthetic Reinforced Pile Systems for High Embankments Unlimited
- Lecture 27 – Geosynthetic Encasement for Stronger and Stiffer Stone Columns Unlimited
- Lecture 28 – Response of Footings Resting on Reinforced Foundation Soils Unlimited
- Lecture 29 – Bearing Capacity Analysis of Footings Resting on Reinforced Foundation Soils Unlimited
- Lecture 30 – Design and Construction of Container Yards using Geosynthetics Unlimited
- Lecture 31 – Geosynthetics in Flexible Pavements Unlimited
- Lecture 32 – Geosynthetics in Flexible Pavements (cont.) Unlimited
- Lecture 33 – Geosynthetics in Flexible Pavements (cont.), Carbon Footprint Analysis Unlimited
- Lecture 34 – Filtration of Soils using Geosynthetics Unlimited
- Lecture 35 – Drainage Applications of Geosynthetics Unlimited
- Lecture 36 – Erosion Control of Soils using Geosynthetics Unlimited
- Lecture 37 – Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Natural Geosynthetics Unlimited
- Lecture 38 – Introduction to Geosynthetics in Landfills Unlimited
- Lecture 39 – Case Study of the Construction of Airport Runway at Pakyong, Sikkim using Geosynthetics Unlimited
- Lecture 40 – Landfill Engineering Systems Unlimited
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