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.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: MMG Civil Engineering Systems
Other Authors: Shercliff, D. A. (David A.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Thomas Telford, 1990.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
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."
Physical Description:1 online resource (177 pages) : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780727749048 (ebook) :