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1 online resource |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles ; number 175 |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 175.
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| Contents |
Front Cover; The Textile Institute and Woodhead Publishing; Related titles; Geotextiles From Design to Applications; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; One -- Geotextile development and manufacture; 1 -- Early background and history of geotextiles; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Geotextiles in Europe; 1.3 Geotextiles in America; 1.4 Geotextiles in other countries; 1.5 Geotextiles become ubiquitous; Acknowledgments; References; 2 -- Geotextile resins and additives; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Polypropylene and polyethylene; 2.2.1 Polyethylene resins |
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2.2.2 Polypropylene resins2.3 Polyethylene terephthalate; 2.4 Additives; References; 3 -- Manufacturing process of geotextiles; 3.1 Introduction to geotextile manufacturing; 3.1.1 Types of geotextiles; 3.1.1.1 Nonwoven geotextiles; 3.1.1.2 Woven geotextiles; 3.1.1.3 Knitted geotextiles; 3.1.1.4 Composite geotextiles; 3.1.2 Raw materials used for geotextile production; 3.1.2.1 Polymers; 3.1.2.2 Dimensions; 3.1.2.3 Colour; 3.1.2.4 Type of fibres or filaments; 3.1.3 Key properties and functions of different types of geotextiles; 3.1.3.1 Geotextile properties; 3.1.3.2 Geotextile functions |
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3.1.3.3 Geotextile manufacturing processes and their effects on properties and functions3.2 Geotextile manufacturing processes; 3.2.1 Global manufacturing process; 3.2.1.1 Raw material reception, control and processing; 3.2.1.2 Geotextile manufacturing; 3.2.1.3 Geotextile finishing; 3.2.1.4 Geotextile inspection, slitting, winding and packaging; 3.2.1.5 Quality control during production; 3.2.1.6 Product and yield recycling; 3.2.1.7 Postproduction transformation of geotextiles; 3.2.2 Nonwoven geotextile manufacturing processes; 3.2.2.1 Nonwoven made from short staple fibres |
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3.2.2.2 Nonwoven geotextiles made from continuous filament3.2.3 Woven geotextiles manufacturing processes; 3.2.4 Knitted geotextiles manufacturing process; 3.2.5 Composite geotextiles manufacturing process; 3.3 Conclusion; 3.3.1 Trends and developments; 3.3.2 Future trends and macroscopic tendencies; 4 -- Geotextiles made from natural fibres; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Background of natural geotextiles; 4.1.2 Need for natural geotextiles; 4.2 Types of natural fibres used as geotextiles; 4.2.1 Properties required for geotextile fibres; 4.2.1.1 Functional properties of geotextiles |
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4.2.2 Natural fibres: classification4.2.3 Extraction of vegetable fibres; 4.2.3.1 Bast fibres; 4.2.3.2 Fruit fibres; 4.2.3.3 Leaf fibres; 4.2.4 Commercially available natural fibres for geotextiles; 4.2.5 Properties of vegetable fibres; 4.2.5.1 Physical properties; 4.2.5.2 Biodegradability properties; 4.3 Manufacturing geotextiles from natural fibres; 4.3.1 Production of nonwoven geotextiles; 4.3.2 Production of woven geotextiles; 4.4 Application of natural fibre geotextiles; 4.4.1 Main function of geotextiles; 4.4.1.1 As a separator and filter; 4.4.1.2 As a drain; 4.4.1.3 As reinforcement |
| Summary |
Geotextiles: From Design to Applications presents valuable information on the high performance fabrics used in soil separation, drainage, filtration, reinforcement, and cushioning. These polymeric materials offer solutions for geoengineering and other civil engineering specialties due to their advanced physical, mechanical, hydraulic, and endurance properties. This important book offers comprehensive coverage of the manufacture, functions, properties, designs, and applications of geotextiles. Part One begins with a chapter on the history of geotextiles, followed by chapters giving detailed reviews of the types of fabrics and their manufacturing processes, from resin type, to fiber extrusion, to textile fabrication. Part Two covers the properties, behavior, and testing of geotextiles, with Part Three focusing on applications dealing with the specific primary functions of geotextiles. In Part Four, chapters offer numerous general applications of geotextiles, including those in waste containment, marine engineering, walls/slopes, agriculture, and erosion control. Finally, the chapters of Part Five address quality control and assurance for geotextiles, and the increasingly important topic of sustainability |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed February 22, 2016) |
| Subject |
Geotextiles.
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Geosynthetics.
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geotextile.
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geosynthetic.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General.
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Geosynthetics
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Geotextiles
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Koerner, Robert M., 1933- editor.
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| ISBN |
9780081002346 |
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0081002343 |
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