CEE 421 Earth Structures Design with Geosynthetics
CEE 421: Earth Structures Design with Geosynthetics(Elective course for a BSCE degree)

Seepage and stability analysis and design of man made and natural slopes retaining structures. Applications of GeoSnythetics materials to seepage control, reinforcement of earth works, and containment of hazardous materials. Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits.
CEE 323 (Soil Mechanics) Designing with Geosynthetics, 4rd edition by Robert M. Koerner, Prentice Hall, 1997. Students completing this course successfully will be able to:

  1. analyze the seepage and slope stability problems of earth embankment and slops.
  2. understand material properties and testing methods of various geosynthetic materials.
  3. analyze and design earth structures utilizing various geosynthetic materials for earth reinforcement, filtration, liquid and solid liners and other applications
  1. Seepage through dams (5 hrs)
  2. Earth filtering design (1 hr)
  3. Slope stability analysis (8 hrs)
  4. Overview of geosynthetics (2 hrs)
  5. Geotextiles (13 hrs)
  6. Geogrids (2 hrs)
  7. Geonets (1 hr)
  8. Geomembrances (7 hrs)
  9. Geosynthetic clay liners (3 hrs)
Two 75 minute lecture sessions per week. Extensive use of spreadsheet program through homework None College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits
Engineering topics: 3 credits
General education: 0 credits This course will enhance the student's

  1. ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, physics and engineering science areas to civil engineering problems,
  2. ability to develop design criteria to meet desired needs and to design a civil engineering system, component, or a process satisfying these criteria,
  3. ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, to collect and analyze relevant data, and to develop a solution,
  4. knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
  5. ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools including computer- based tools for civil engineering analysis and design,
  6. proficiency in geotechnical and water resources engineering,
Isao Ishibashi <ishibas@odu.edu> March 07, 2003