Geotechnical and Environmental Applications of Geosynthetics

3 Credits

Fundamental and current theories of designing soil structures with geosynthetics. Waste containment systems; landfills, vertical barriers and slurry walls; erosion control; filtration and drainage systems; reinforced embankments and stabilized slopes. Design of select geotechnical facilities with geosynthetics that such as landfill, highway embankments, slopes and barrier systems. Term project. This course, a version of CEE 346 for graduate students, requires advanced assignments. Students cannot receive credit for both CEE 346 and CEE 446 .