The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal
association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom.
The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal
association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom.
A Joint meeting of the International Geosynthetics Society and the British Geotechnical Association
with Steve Corbet (AECOM)
Summary:
The presentation will open with an introduction to types and uses of geosynthetics to set the scene. The design of geosynthetics for applications other than reinforcement is often overlooked and products are routinely selected by engineers on the basis of recommendations and past history. The design of geosynthetics is not normally taught as part of Civil Engineering courses, there are a number of text books to help engineers but there are no national or international standards. ISO TC221 Geosynthetics has recognised this gap and the experts are currently working on developing a series of Technical Reports to provide a guide to good practice for the design of geosynthetics. If well received the Technical Reports may later be further developed as full ISO standards. The presentation will provide an update on the progress of the work in ISO TC221 and will provide guidance on the specification of geosynthetics using the information available to users through European CE marking, now compulsory in the UK under the Construction Products regulations.
Full details: BGA IGS flyer 151014