Geosynthetics Testing Laboratory

COURSE LAYOUT

Week 1  :  Module 1 : Physical Properties: Introduction; Types of Geosynthetics; Functions; Mass per unit area, thickness, specific gravity, Module 2: Mechanical Properties :Tensile                     strength and trapezoidal tear strength; Tensile Modulus;

Week 2  :  Module 2: Mechanical Properties : Drop cone test; Puncture resistance; Puncture resistance contd. and burst strength; burst strength contd. and Grab strength; Grab strength                     contd. and triaxial test.

Week 3  :  Module 2: Mechanical Properties : Direct Shear and Pull-out test; Pull-out contd.; Sewn seam strength test, Module 3: Hydraulic Properties : Permittivity and transmittivity;                  transmittivity contd.; Apparent Opening size, Module 4: Endurance Properties : Abrasion test; Ultraviolet degradation and Gradient Ratio, Module 5: Tests on Geofoam :                    geofoam introduction

Week 4  :  Module 5: Tests on Geofoam : Density of geofoam, Water absorption test, Compressive Properties; Compressive strength contd.; Compressive strength contd., Tensile                               properties; Tensile Properties contd., Flexural properties, and flammability