Durability of Geosynthetics, Second Edition

This book provides a state-of-the-art review of the life-limiting mechanisms of geosynthetics, the methods available to test and assess lifetime, and the means by which durability can be improved. It provides engineers with the information they need on the durability lifetime, bridging the knowledge gap between them and polymer scientists.

List of contents

Preface

Guidance for the use of the report

1 Introduction to durability assessment

2 Introduction of geosynthetic

3 Degradation mechanisms and reduction factors

Attachments

About the author

Dr. J. Greenwood and Dr. H.F. Schroeder are experts in polymer science and durability issues. They have been recently retired as consultants from their respective Institutes. They have been leading consultants in this field for many years and have both been active in the standards committees CEN TC189 and ISO TC221 (both geosynthetics) for over 20 years.

W. Voskamp has been active in geosynthetics for more than 30 years, and is the former R&D director of Colbond Geosynthetics bv. He has been an officer of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), and has been active in many geosynthetic technical committees in various countries. At present he is president of IVG, the German organization of geosynthetic manufacturers.

Summary

This book provides a state-of-the-art review of the life-limiting mechanisms of geosynthetics, the methods available to test and assess lifetime, and the means by which durability can be improved. It provides engineers with the information they need on the durability lifetime, bridging the knowledge gap between them and polymer scientists.

Product details

• Authors: John H. Greenwood, John H. Schroeder Greenwood, Greenwood John H., Hartmut F. Schroeder, Schroeder Hartmut F., Wim Voskamp, Voskamp Wim
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.09.2023
• EAN: 9780367737313
• ISBN: 978-0-367-73731-3
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics; SCIENCE / Chemistry / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, chemistry, Life sciences: general issues, Materials science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General