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Jute Geotextiles and their Applications in Civil Engineering

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  • Presents a unique compilation on jute geotextiles
  • Includes discussions on core concepts and applications in civil engineering
  • Covers soil basics for a deeper understanding

Part of the book series: Developments in Geotechnical Engineering (DGE)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiii
  2. Introducing Geotextiles

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 1-6
  3. Jute, Jute Fiber, and Jute Yarn

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 7-17
  4. Jute Geotextiles: Its Types and Functions

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 19-31
  5. Soil Basics

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 33-39
  6. Stabilizing Embankments with Jute Geotextiles

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 103-109
  7. Management of Settlement of Railway Tracks

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 111-115
  8. Environmental Aspects

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 141-147
  9. Potentially Important Jute Geotextiles

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 149-161
  10. Transportation, Storage, and Handling of JGT

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 163-165
  11. Prospective Applications of JGT and Its Variants

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 167-174
  12. Economical and Environmental Advantages of JGT

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 175-179
  13. Application of JGT and a Few Case Studies

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 181-211
  14. Future of Jute Geotextile

    • Tapobrata Sanyal
    Pages 213-215
  15. Back Matter

    Pages 217-218

About this book

This book presents a first-of-its-kind exposition on the emerging technology of jute fiber geotextiles. The book covers the characteristics of jute fiber and jute yarns, types and functions of jute geotextiles, and the mechanism of control of surficial soil with jute geotextiles. The content also includes applications such as the mechanisms of functioning of jute geotextiles in strengthening road sub-grade and controlling river bank erosion, stabilization of earthen embankments, management of settlement of railway tracks, and consolidation of soft soil by use of pre-fabricated vertical jute drains (PVJD). Geotextile standards, properties and test methods, variants of jute geotextiles, economical and environmental advantages in different applications are covered along with a few case studies. A chapter on soil basics is included to enable clearer understanding of soil mechanisms. The book can be usedas a reference work or as primary or supporting text for graduate and professional coursework. It will also prove useful to researchers and practicing engineers looking for a comprehensive treatise on jute geotextiles.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Ex-Chief Consultant, National Jute Board, Kolkata, India

    Tapobrata Sanyal

About the author

Tapobrata Sanyal is an internationally known geotechnical and river expert, an acclaimed writer, a speaker and a social thinker. He graduated in civil engineering from Calcutta University (BE College, now IIEST) in 1961. He had his post-graduate stint in Holland as a government nominee in river engineering in the specialized field of geo-synthetic applications. At present he is the Chief Consultant to National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. He is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and member of several academic bodies in India and abroad. He has contributed more than 60 technical and research papers in national and international journals and has received a number of awards for his contribution. He has been awarded Life Time Achievement Certification from the International Geosynthetics Society (IS) for his outstanding contribution in the field of geosynthetics. He is the pioneer and an acknowledged exponent in application of Jute Geotextilesin India. He is in the Advisory Board of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of West Bengal (Geo-informatics & Remote Sensing). He has also been named as one of the Leading Scientists/Leading Intellectuals by foreign Assessment Boards and figures in the lists of ‘Who’s Who in Asia’, ‘Leading Scientists of the World’, ‘Leading Intellectuals of the World’ ‘Leading Professionals of The World’.

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Buying options

eBook USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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