Geosynthetics Testing Laboratory

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