Geosynthetics and Geosystems in Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering

A review of the existing applications of geosynthetics and geosystems in hydraulic and coastal engineering with an overview on material specifications structural components relevant tools during conceptual and detail design possible applications and execution aspects. A more detailed description is given of new or lesser-known systems and applications. Additional basic information on design methodology and geosynthetics is included to provide a basic framework of information for design purposes. <p>A review of the existing applications of geosynthetics and geosystems in hydraulic and coastal engineering, with an overview on material specifications, structural components, relevant tools during conceptual and detail design, possible applications, and execution aspects. A more detailed description is given of new or lesser-known systems and applications. Additional basic information on design methodology and geosynthetics is included to provide a basic framework of information for design purposes. </p>