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An Introduction to Geotextiles in Pavement and Drainage Applications

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI

Course Outline

1.  GEOTEXTILES IN GENERAL
1.1  Scope
1.2  Geotextile Types and Construction
1.3  Geotextile Durability
1.4  Geotextile Functions and Applications

2.  PAVEMENT APPLICATIONS
2.1  Applications
2.2  Paved Surface Rehabilitation
2.3  Reflective Crack Treatment for Pavements
2.4  Separation and Reinforcement
2.5  Design for Separation
2.6  Geotextile Survivability
2.7  Design for Reinforcement

3.  DRAINAGE APPLICATIONS
3.1 Water Control
3.2  Granular Drain Performance
3.3  Geotextile Characteristics Influencing Filter Functions
3.4  Piping Resistance
3.5  Permeability
3.6  Other Filter Considerations
3.7  Strength Requirements
3.8  Design and Construction Considerations

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

Intended Audience

This course is intended for engineers and construction professionals who want to learn about the benefits and techniques for incorporating geotextiles into construction applications, including pavement and drainage structures.

Benefit for Attendee

This course will give engineers and others an introduction to geotextiles in general, plus specifics about incorporating them into pavement and drainage structures.

Course Introduction

This is an introduction to the fundamentals of geotextiles, how they are manufactured, their applications, and their strength, functions and survivability.

About Course Author

Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure.  For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues.  He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies.  He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.

Course Content

You need to view and study the following materials for this course:

1. An Introduction to Geotextiles in Pavement and Drainage Applications (slides handout in PDF, 25 pages, 1.9 MB)
2. An Introduction to Geotextiles in Pavement and Drainage Applications (video) (Request the link to video)

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Course Summary

This course will give you information about the types, construction, durability, functions and applications of geotextiles, with emphasis on their use in pavement and drainage design.

Quiz

You need to print the quiz questions prior to viewing the videos. At the end of the viewing, you must complete the quiz and submit your answers online to obtain your PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center 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 architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.