Sustainable geosystems in civil engineering applications

This guidance document explains what Geosystems are, and how they can be used to provide sustainable and cost effective solutions.

Geosystem Applications Guidance Notes

This section provides technical, economical and environmental guidance of each Geosystem applications listed below:

Guidance on reinforced soil slopes and retaining walls...

Guidance on foundations, drainage and strengthening techniques...

Guidance on sub-base and asphalt reinforcement, temporary access and haul roads...

Guidance on the type of materials that can be used to build working platforms...

Provides general and technical guidance on erosion control for slopes and water courses, such as river beds and banks...

Provides general and technical guidance on erosion protection, filtration and containment for beaches and banks...

Guidance on revetments, breakwaters, artificial reefs, coastal defence structures, marine beds and beaches...

Guidance on the materials or geocomponents that can be used for landfill lining, daily cover and capping...

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