NPTEL : Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structures (Civil Engineering)

Co-ordinators : Dr. K. Rajagopal


Lecture 1 - Introduction & Need for Geosynthetics

Lecture 2 - Types and Functions of Geosynthetics

Lecture 3 - Polymers in Geosynthetics and Manufacturing Techniques

Lecture 4 - Strength Analysis of Reinforced Soils - I

Lecture 5 - Strength Analysis of Reinforced Soils - II

Lecture 6 - Testing of Geosynthetics - I

Lecture 7 - Testing of Geosynthetics - II

Lecture 8 - Testing of Geosynthetics - III

Lecture 9 - Different Types of Soil Retaining Structures

Lecture 10 - Construction Aspects of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls

Lecture 11 - Design Codes for Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls

Lecture 12 - External Stability Analysis of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls

Lecture 13 - Seismic Loads and Internal Stability Analysis of Reinforced Soil Walls

Lecture 14 - Testing Requirements for Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls

Lecture 15 - Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls - I

Lecture 16 - Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls - II

Lecture 17 - Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls - III

Lecture 18 - Design Example of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls - IV

Lecture 19 - Case Study of Construction of Very High Tiered Reinforced Soil Walls

Lecture 20 - Controlled Yielding to Reduce Lateral Earth Pressures on Rigid Walls

Lecture 21 - Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Embankments - I

Lecture 22 - Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Embankments - II

Lecture 23 - Two-Part Wedge Analysis of Reinforced Soil Embankments

Lecture 24 - Soil Embankments Supported on Geocell Mattresses

Lecture 25 - Accelerated Pre-Consolidation of Soft Clay Soils Using Geosynthetics

Lecture 26 - Geosynthetic Reinforced Pile Systems for High Embankments

Lecture 27 - Geosynthetic Encasement for Stronger and Stiffer Stone Columns

Lecture 28 - Response of Footings Resting on Reinforced Foundation Soils

Lecture 29 - Bearing Capacity Analysis of Footings Resting on Reinforced Foundation Soils

Lecture 30 - Design and Construction of Container Yards Using Geosynthetics

Lecture 31 - Geosynthetics in Flexible Pavements - I

Lecture 32 - Geosynthetics in Flexible Pavements - II

Lecture 33 - Geosynthetics in Flexible Pavements and Carbon Foot Print Analysis

Lecture 34 - Filtration of Soils Using Geosynthetics

Lecture 35 - Drainage Applications of Geosynthetics

Lecture 36 - Erosion Control of Soils Using Geosynthetics

Lecture 37 - Sustainable Infrastructure Development & Natural Geosynthetics

Lecture 38 - Introduction to Geosynthetics in Landfills

Lecture 39 - Case Study of the Construction of Airport Runway at Pakyong, Sikkim Using Geosynthetics (Guest Lecture)

Lecture 40 - Landfill Engineering Systems (Guest Lecture)