Geotextiles and Geomembranes

Cynthia Reid wrote:
From: "Cynthia Reid" <CynthiaReid@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Geotextiles and Geomembranes
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 02:12:50 -0400

Geotextiles and Geomembranes

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Geotextiles are permeable fabrics which, when used in association with soil,
have the ability to separate, filter, reinforce, protect or drain. As the
use of geotextile fabrics has expanded there has been the introduction of
geotextile composites and the development of products such as geogrids and
meshes. Overall these materials are referred to as geotextiles and related
products. All have a wide range of applications and are currently used to
advantage in many civil engineering applications including roads, airfields,
railroads, embankments, retaining structures, reservoirs, canals, dams, bank
protection and coastal engineering.

Geomembranes are impermeable membranes used widely as cut-offs and liners.
Until recent years, geomembranes were used mostly as canal and pond liners;
however, one of the largest current applications is to the containment of
hazardous or municipal wastes and their leachates. In many of these
applications geomembranes are employed with geotextile or mesh underliners
which reinforce or protect the more flexible geomembrane whilst also acting
as an escape route for gases and leachates generated in certain wastes.

The range of products and their applications has expanded rapidly over the
last decade with geotextiles and geomembranes being specified world wide.
This rapid growth is paralleled by a virtual explosion of technology.
Current reference books and even manufacturers' sponsored publications tend
to date very quickly and the need for a vehicle to bring together and
discuss the growing body of technology now available has become evident.

Geotextiles and Geomembranes fills this need and provides a forum for the
dissemination of information amongst research workers, designers, users and
manufacturers. By providing a growing fund of information the journal
increases general awareness, prompts further research and assists in the
establishment of international codes and regulations.

Types of Contribution
Refereed technical papers covering research, design, construction,
applications and case studies; technical notes, book reviews, reports of
conferences and meetings, and letters to the Editor. All technical papers
are open to written discussion. No limit to length is set and short notes
are acceptable. Review articles may also be published at intervals, but the
subject and contents of these should be discussed first with the Editor.

Audience: Geotechnical, civil and structural engineers, engineering
geologists.

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Editor: R.K. Rowe
Email: kerry@engga.uwo.ca