AKTU Geotextiles (MNTT501) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Minor Degree in Technical Textiles

Course Objectives

• To learn the basic applications and concept of Geotextiles
• To learn the manufacturing processes of Geotextiles
• To learn the required attributes features of raw materials for Geotextiles
• To study the characterization techniques and their data interpretation to evaluate the Geotextiles
• To understand the country’s position in this field and understand the planning to become manufacturing hub of Geotextiles Course Articulation Matrix of Medical Textiles Geotextiles Functions of geotextiles, Fibres used in Geotextiles, Major Geotextile Applications, Production of Geotextiles, Market Outlook, Properties of Geotextiles: mechanical properties, Frictional behaviour of Geotextiles, Compressional behaviour of Geotextiles, Geotextile development and manufacture, Early background and history of geotextiles, Geotextile resins and additives, Manufacturing process of geotextiles, Geotextiles made from natural fibres Unit 2 Properties, behavior and testing, Geotextiles/geosynthetic testing standards development organizations, Physical properties, behavior, and testing of geotextiles, Mechanical properties, behavior, and testing of geotextiles, Hydraulic properties, behavior, and testing of geotextiles, Unit 3 Geotextile durability, Long-term geotextile degradation mechanisms and exposed lifetime predictions, primary functions of geotextiles, Geotextiles used in separation, Geotextiles used in filtration, Geotextiles used in drainage, Geotextiles used in reinforcing paved and unpaved roads and railroads, Geotextiles used in reinforcing walls, berms, and slopes Unit 4 Geotextiles used to reinforce soft soil foundations, Geotextiles use for cushioning, Geotextile composites having multiple functions, Geotextiles in waste containment, Geotextiles in marine engineering, Geotextile tubes for dewatering and decontamination of fine-grained soils, Geotextiles in commercial development, Unit 5 Geotextiles in agriculture and aquaculture, Geosynthetics in erosion and sediment control, Common attributes of geotextiles, Quality control and quality assurance for geotextiles, Sustainability aspects of using geotextiles,

Reference Books

• Geotextiles: Production, performance and Applications, A Rawal, T Shah, SC Anand, CRC Press, Woodhead Publications, 2010 • Geotextiles: NWM John, Blackie Publications, 1987