Print this page Engineering Use Of Geotextiles
Course Outline
This online course
describes various geotextiles, test methods for evaluating their properties,
and recommended design and installation procedures. The contents cover physical
properties, functions, design methods, design details and construction procedures
for geotextiles as used in pavements, railroad beds, retaining wall earth embankment,
rip-rap, concrete revetment, and drain construction. The course materials are
based primarily on the DOD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-220-08FA: Engineering Use of Geotextiles. This course includes
a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding
of course materials.
Learning
Objectives
At
the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Know the physical properties and functions of geotextiles;
- Understand various geotextiles and their applications; and
- Be able to select appropriate geotextiles based on project requirements and industry standards.
Course Content
The purpose of
this course is to present basic information and design criteria on the engineering
use of geotextiles. You are required to study the following course content:
Engineering Use of Geotextiles (Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-220-08FA, 2004 edition, 62 pages, PDF).
Woven vs Nonwoven Geotextile Fabric | Choosing the Correct Geotextile for Your Project (Video, 9:52)
Please
click on the above underlined hypertext to view, download or print the document
for your study. Because of the large file size, we recommend that you first save the file to your computer by right clicking the mouse and choosing "Save Target As ...", and then open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader from your computer.
Related Links
For
additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following
website:
Geotextile Selection Guide - FHWA
Once you finish studying the above course content you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.org or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
