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This course is ideal for civil engineers and students who want to gain practical knowledge of ground improvement and soil reinforcement techniques. It helps learners understand cost-effective, sustainable solutions widely used in highways, retaining walls, embankments, and foundation engineering, enhancing their industry relevance.

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Geosynthetics and reinforced soil structures

40 Lectures

1926 min

Introduction & Need for Geosynthetics
Preview
50 min
Types and Functions of Geosynthetics
51 min
Polymers in Geosynthetics and Manufacturing Techniques
52 min
Strength Analysis of Reinforced Soils - I
47 min
Strength Analysis of Reinforced Soils -- II
48 min
Testing of Geosynthetics-I
50 min
Testing of Geosynthetics-II
49 min
Testing of Geosynthetics-III
47 min
Different Types of Soil Retaining Structures
50 min
Construction Aspects of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls
47 min
Design Codes for Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls
51 min
External Stability Analysis of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls
43 min
Seismic Loads and Internal Stability Analysis of Reinforced Soil Walls
45 min
Testing Requirements for Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls
48 min
Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls-I
43 min
Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls-II
50 min
Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls-III
47 min
Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls-IV
58 min
Case Study of Construction of Very High Tiered Reinforced Soil Walls
56 min
Controlled Yielding to Reduce Lateral Earth Pressures on Rigid Walls
52 min
Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Embankments-I
47 min
Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Embankments-II
44 min
Two-Part Wedge Analysis of Reinforced Soil Embankments
45 min
Soil Embankments Supported on Geocell Mattresses
45 min
Accelerated Pre-Consolidation of Soft Clay Soils Using Geosynthetics
53 min
Geosynthetic Reinforced Pile Systems for High Embankments
50 min
Geosynthetic Encasement for Stronger and Stiffer Stone Columns
54 min
Response of Footings Resting on Reinforced Foundation Soils
38 min
Bearing Capacity Analysis of Footings Resting on Reinforced Foundation Soils
46 min
Design and Construction of Container Yards Using Geosynthetics
43 min
Geosynthetics in Flexible Pavements -- I
43 min
Geosynthetics in Flexible Pavements -- II
49 min
Geosynthetics in Flexible Pavements and Carbon Foot Print Analysis
52 min
Filtration of Soils Using Geosynthetics
57 min
Drainage Applications of Geosynthetics
49 min
Erosion Control of Soils Using Geosynthetics
39 min
Sustainable Infrastructure Development & Natural Geosynthetics
45 min
Introduction to Geosynthetics in Landfills
40 min
Case Study of the Construction of Airport Runway at Pakyong
52 min
Landfill Engineering Systems (Guest Lecture)
51 min

Course details

The Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structures course provides an in-depth understanding of geosynthetic materials and their role in improving the engineering performance of soils. The course explains how geosynthetics are used to reinforce, separate, filter, drain, and protect soil in various civil engineering applications. It combines fundamental soil mechanics with material behavior, design concepts, and real-world applications used in highways, railways, retaining structures, embankments, and foundations.

Learners gain insight into how reinforced soil systems offer cost-effective, durable, and sustainable alternatives to conventional solutions, making them an integral part of modern geotechnical and infrastructure engineering.

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Agriculture
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Oil & Gas
Civil & Structural

Key topics covered

Introduction to geosynthetics and their functions
Types of geosynthetic materials
Mechanical and hydraulic properties
Reinforced soil mechanics
Design of reinforced soil retaining walls
Slope stabilization and embankments
Installation methods and field applications
Case studies and performance evaluation

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