After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

•     explain the basics of the application and dimensioning of geosynthetics in geotechnics,
•     distinguish types of geosynthetics and to state their function and mode of action,
•     explain design principles, dimensioning and design bases,
•     describe areas of application and possible applications,
•     list test methods and acceptance controls,
•     discuss planning and projecting of components with geotextiles,
•     select between the geosynthetic products available on the market.

The lecture content includes the description of the most common types of geosynthetics used in geotechnics (geotextiles, nonwovens, sealing foils, filter products, reinforcement elements, etc.), their areas of application as well as the basic features of dimensioning and project planning. Test methods and acceptance criteria as well as areas of application and rehabilitation possibilities of geosynthetics are explained on the basis of current practical examples (hydraulic engineering, reinforced base layers in road and railway construction, service roads and traffic areas in municipal road and path construction, geogrid-reinforced steep embankments and supporting structures, dam foundations, rockfall reinforcement and subsoil improvement with geosynthetics, etc.).

The course provides an overview of the application fundamentals for the design and application of geosynthetics in geotechnics; products, regulations and recommendations for practical application are presented and construction principles, dimensioning and design fundamentals are explained; design, approval and project processing of geotechnical structures with geosynthetics are taught on the basis of practical case studies;

The course will be held online in the summer semester 2021. The meeting ID for the online lectures will be communicated via TISS-News. Lecture notes are provided via TISS.

Elaboration of theoretical questions and calculation examples