Geocells: advances and applications

by Hegde, Amarnath M. Kolathayar, Sreevalsa Sitharam, T. G.

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This book is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource on cellular confinement systems or geocells, covering technologies and their applications in geotechnical engineering. The book discusses all aspects of geocells and related technologies, and covers the subjects from conceptual basics to recent advances. The chapters of this book are written by renowned international experts and its contents include detailed case studies from both academic and industry experts. This book is a one-stop r…

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Full title :Geocells : advances and applications / T.G. Sitharam, Amarnath M. Hegde, Sreevalsa Kolathayar, editors.

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Publication Date:2020.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Springer
Place of Publication:Singapore
Language:eng
Publication Date:2020.

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6 Performance of Geocell-Reinforced Sand Foundations with Clay Subgrades of Varying Strength

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Description:1 online resource (484 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9789811560958, 9811560951
DOI:10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8
oclc:on1181838000
LC Classification:TA455.G44
Dewey Decimal:624.1/51

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- 1 Geosynthetics Overview -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.1.1 Ground Improvement Techniques -- 1.1.2 Geosynthetics Overview -- 1.1.3 Geosynthetics functions -- 1.1.4 Geosynthetics in Soil Reinforcement -- 1.1.5 Evolution of Cellular Confinement -- 1.1.6 Application of Geocells -- 1.1.7 Advantages of Cellular Confinement -- 1.1.8 Reinforcement Mechanism -- 1.1.9 Summary -- References -- 2 Cellular Confinement Systems: Characterization to Field Assessment -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Geocell Characterization

2.3 Development and Illustrations of Design Equations -- 2.3.1 Increase in Confining Pressure -- 2.3.2 Load Carrying Capacity -- 2.3.3 Failure Stresses and Strains -- 2.3.4 Bearing Capacity Improvement and Reduction in Settlement -- 2.4 Field Applications -- 2.4.1 Case Studies -- 2.4.2 Field Tests and Large-Scale Model Tests -- 2.5 Modeling of Cellular Confinement -- 2.5.1 Modeling Techniques -- 2.6 Influencing Parameters -- 2.7 Construction Practices -- 2.7.1 Standard Construction Practices -- 2.7.2 Equipment and Accessories Requirement -- 2.7.3 Precautions and Measures -- 2.8 Summary

3.5.1 Geocell Categories to Optimize Desig…

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