Measurements and effects of fiber orientations on engineering properties of non-woven geotextiles

The use of non-woven geotextiles has been increasing exponentially since the 1970s. Due to the lack of understanding in the structural characteristics of non-woven geotextiles, the semi-empirical design of non-woven geotextiles used in different fields of applications are still being used. The engineering parameters used in such design are frequently typical or nominal values determined in standard laboratory conditions. However, satisfactory engineering performance will be compromised when the actual design conditions are different to the laboratory conditions. Therefore, there is an urgent need for research in characterizing the structural properties of non-woven geotextiles.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Lau, Kenneth Wing-Kai

Contributors dc:contributor

• Long, James H.

• Geotechnology
• Engineering, Civil
• Engineering, Materials Science

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1994 Lau, Kenneth Wing-Kai

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(UMI)AAI9512448
AAI9512448

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20308