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G L E 731: Properties of Geosynthetics

  • Catalog Description:
    Properties and behavior of geosynthetics (plastics sheets and geotextiles used in geotechnical and geo-environmental construction) are discussed and measured in a laboratory setting. Students learn how to measure and quantify geomechanical and hydraulic behavior of geosynthetics which are used in design.
  • Credits: 3
  • Prerequisites or Corequisites: Grad st & Civ Engr 330, or cons inst
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