Geosynthetics in Embankment Dams
Abstract
The often overlooked advantage of embankment dam engineering is its capacity to use natural, easily obtainable, earthen and/or rocky materials, to build retaining structures of superior performance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Landfill Environmental Impact Studies
Dam Engineering and Safety
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Geotechnical engineering
- Pages
- 279–304
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter