Geosynthetics

lgciv2075  2018-2019  Louvain-la-Neuve

Geosynthetics
4 credits
20.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2018-2019
Teacher(s)
Demanet Marc;
Language
French
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnics as for example taught in the courses LGCIV 1031, LGCIV 1072, LGCIV 2071
Main themes
Materials properties, function, main design fields.
Aims

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

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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.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
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
Teaching methods
Oral presentation with some examples of application.
Evaluation methods
Oral exam (20 min preparation + 20 min question).
Other information
Possible site visit.
Online resources
Available on Moodle.
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 Civil Engineering
GCE2M
4
Master [120] in Architecture and Engineering
ARCH2M
4