Understanding and Improving the Durability of Textiles

Understanding and Improving the Durability of Textiles

Author: Patricia A Annis

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-09-11

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 0857097644

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The ability of a fabric to resist wear is an essential aspect of its performance. Understanding and improving the durability of textiles provides a comprehensive guide to the factors affecting the durability of a range of different textiles.Part one addresses the different factors that affect textile durability, including the influence of fabric construction and fibre type, as well as properties affecting strength and dimensional stability. Colour fastness and the effects of light are discussed, along with methods for testing and improving wrinkle-resistance and textile durability. Part two goes on to explore the durability of particular types of textile including antimicrobial textiles, protective clothing, historic textiles, silk and geotextiles.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Understanding and improving the durability of textiles is an indispensable book for textile scientists, technologists, engineers and those designing, testing and manufacturing textiles. It also provides a comprehensive guide to textile durability for researchers and academics of all levels in this sector. - Provides a comprehensive guide to the factors affecting the durability of a range of different textiles - Discusses colour fastness and the effects of light, and methods for testing and improving wrinkle-resistance and textile durability - Explores the durability of particular types of textile


Durability of Geosynthetics

Durability of Geosynthetics

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board

Publisher: Transportation Research Board National Research

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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Geotextiles and Geomembranes Handbook

Geotextiles and Geomembranes Handbook

Author: T.S. Ingold

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 665

ISBN-13: 1483292622

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An essential introductory reference manual for anyone specifying, maintaining or manufacturing geotextiles and geomembranes.


Long-term Durability of Geosynthetics Based on Exhumed Samples from Construction Projects

Long-term Durability of Geosynthetics Based on Exhumed Samples from Construction Projects

Author: Victor Elias

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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This report presents the results of mechanical and chemical tests on 24 retrieved geosynthetics from 12 sites across the United States and provides a baseline databank of mechanical and chemical properties of many commonly used geosynthetics in transportation applications as tested by industry. It also provides a summary and synthesis of results and methods from site retrievals and comments on the significance of laboratory index testing in developing durability design protocols.


Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering

Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering

Author: R W Sarsby

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2006-12-22

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1845692497

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Geosynthetics are man-made polymer-based materials which facilitate cost effective building, environmental, transportation and other construction projects. Given their versatility, geosynthetics are a vital material in all aspects of civil engineering.The first section of the book covers the fundamentals of geosynthetics. Chapters discuss the design and durability of geosynthetics together with their material properties and international standards governing their use. Building on these foundations, part two examines the various applications of geosynthetics in areas such as filters, separators, landfills, barriers and foundation materials. The book concludes by reviewing methods of quality assurance and the service life of geosynthetics.Written by an international team of contributors, Geosynthetics in civil engineering is an essential reference to all those involved in civil engineering. - Discusses the fundamentals of geosynthetics - Examines various applications in areas such as filters, separators, landfills and foundation materials - Reviews quality assurance and the service life of geosynthetics


Durability of Geosynthetics for Highway Applications

Durability of Geosynthetics for Highway Applications

Author: Tony M. Allen

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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This report provides background and summary of the scope of work for the pooled fund study, "Durability of Geosynthetics for Highway Applications". Status and a summary of initial test results for each of the tasks in this study, as well as a summary of the significant accomplishments to date are provided. Finally, discussion of geosynthetic life prediction issues and additional research needs are provided.


Designing with Geosynthetics - 6Th Edition; Vol2

Designing with Geosynthetics - 6Th Edition; Vol2

Author: Robert M. Koerner

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2012-01-16

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1465345264

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Following the structure of previous editions, Volume 2 of this Sixth Edition proceeds through four individual chapters on geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners, geofoam and geocomposites. The two volumes must accompany one another. Volume 1 contains geosynthetics, geotextiles, geogrids and geonets. The two volumes must accompany one another. All are polymeric materials used for myriad applications in geotechnical, geoenvironmental, transportation, hydraulic and private development applications. The technology has become a worldwide enterprise with approximate $5B material sales in the 35-years since first being introduced. In addition to describing and illustrating the various materials; the most important test methods and design examples are included as pertains to specific application areas. This latest edition differs from previous ones in that sustainability is addressed throughout, new material variations are presented, new applications are included and references are updated accordingly. Each chapter includes problems for which a solutions manual is available.