Reinforced embankments theory and practice

Increased demands for improved rail and road links, and the lack of good quality building land are forcing engineers to construct embankments with steeper side slopes and on lower grade soils. The use of reinforcing geotextiles is one way of overcoming the problems this presents.

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Corporate Author MMG Civil Engineering Systems
Other Authors Shercliff, D. A.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London : Thomas Telford, 1990.
Subjects
Embankments.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780727749048
DOI10.1680/re.15456
Physical Description1 online resource (177 p.) : ill.

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Summary:Increased demands for improved rail and road links, and the lack of good quality building land are forcing engineers to construct embankments with steeper side slopes and on lower grade soils. The use of reinforcing geotextiles is one way of overcoming the problems this presents.
Item Description:"Proceedings of the conference Reinforced embankments, theory and practice in the British Isles, organized by the MMG Civil Engineering Systems and held at Cambridge University on 27 September 1989."
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780727749048
DOI:10.1680/re.15456
Physical Description:1 online resource (177 p.) : ill.

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