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Geosynthetics and reinforced soil structures

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Geosynthetics and reinforced soil structures

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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

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    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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Course suitable for

  • Agriculture
  • Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
  • Oil & Gas
  • Civil & Structural

Key topics covered

  1. Introduction to geosynthetics and their functions

  2. Types of geosynthetic materials

  3. Mechanical and hydraulic properties

  4. Reinforced soil mechanics

  5. Design of reinforced soil retaining walls

  6. Slope stabilization and embankments

  7. Installation methods and field applications

  8. Case studies and performance evaluation

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