Engineering in Action Series (8 Parts)

Synopsis

A series of 8 videos produced between 1999 and 2001 by the Continuing Education Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, focusing on critical engineering topics of current interest. The videos feature demonstrations of engineering technology in action.

Series

Engineering in Action, Series

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of production

1999-2001

Subjects

Civil Engineering & Building

Keywords

boring techniques; civil engineering; pipelines; soil mechanics; tunnels; geosynthetics

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£92.83 each part

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

50 minutes

Year

2005

Sections

Title

Sewer and Utility Tunnelling in Soft Ground

Synopsis

Shows the types of shield and permanent lining systems used today in the construction of tunnels in the usual size range for sewer and utility tunnels. The choice of shield and tunnel lining depends on ground conditions and the utility to be carried: water, wastewater, gas or cables for power or communications. Specialised muds and polymers also have important functions in the performance of slurry machines, earth pressure balance machines (EPBs) and pipe jacking. Methods of shaft construction - cofferdams, caissons, slurry diaphragm walls or temporary linings - are principally determined by local soils, groundwater and equipment size.

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49738 (BRE)

Title

Design and Installation of Buried Pipes

Synopsis

This video is about pipe types and soil types and how, through good design and installation, they interact to form effective pipe-soil systems. It shows the basic structural assumptions that designers make about the installation of rigid and flexible pipe in specific soil conditions. As we see the stages of pipeline construction - excavating the trench, preparing the foundations, placing the bedding and placing and compacting the embedment soil and backfill to design specifications - we understand how designers and installers must work together to provide long lasting pipelines which will serve many future generations.

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49740 (BRE)

Title

Geosynthetics in Landfills

Synopsis

Geosynthetics technology is an effective engineering solution to a vital modern problem - the safe containment, collection and disposal of leachate from landfills. Geomembranes contain the leachate, while geonets and various geocomposites are designed to collect and remove it. Today’s typical landfill project may also include geotextiles for filtration and separation, and geogrids for reinforcement. This video discusses the functions and properties of some of these geosynthetic materials, together with some key issues in landfill design. Co-sponsored by the International Geosynthetics Society.

Duration

30 mins

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49744 (BRE)

Title

Geosynthetics in Reinforced Soil Structures

Synopsis

Geotextiles, geomembranes and related products have had a significant impact on civil and geotechnical engineering. These materials provide a means of improving performance and reducing costs on a variety of projects. Like all engineering materials, however, they must be treated with respect. Design with geosynthetics must be based on sound engineering principles and proper construction techniques. Specifications should be attended to appropriately and standard tests and procedures followed to determine the engineering properties of the materials to be used.

Duration

34 mins

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49739 (BRE)

Title

Geosynthetics in Transportation Applications

Synopsis

This video shows how geosynthetics have proved durable and reliable materials in the construction and repair of roads, railroads, airfields and other transportation facilities. These materials have significant economic as well as engineering advantages. Their use allows smaller volumes of expensive backfill and aggregate - and backfill can represent up to 80% of the cost of a project. As geosynthetics are easy to transport and handle, they allow construction on sites which could not have been contemplated before. Co-sponsor: The International Geosynthetics Society.

Duration

35 mins

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49743 (BRE)

Title

Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation

Synopsis

Sewer failure is increasingly common, especially in urban areas with ageing sewer networks. Their replacement by conventional open-cut methods is expensive, disruptive and, in some parts of the world, penalised. This video shows a variety of systems and no-dig technologies now available for the inspection, repair, maintenance, renovation and on-line replacement of deteriorated sewer pipelines. Sewer rehabilitation methods which allow continuing use of existing sewer networks are not only less disruptive but can also bring very significant cost savings.

Duration

40 mins

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49741 (BRE)

Title

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

Synopsis

Erosion not only removes billions of tonnes of our soil each year, but also transports it downstream as sediment to silt up waterways and pollute water courses. After discussing the causes of soil erosion (particularly accelerated erosion caused by construction, mining and forestry activities) this video shows a range of practices and technologies which mitigate erosion by keeping a cover on the surface. Co-sponsored by the International Erosion Control Association.

Duration

35 mins

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49742 (BRE)

Title

Trenchless Technology

Synopsis

Complete insight into trenchless techniques for new installation, on-line replacement and in-situ renovation of sewers, pressure pipes and cables. It shows these systems on the job, explains their principles and indicates the ground conditions and other situations where each system would be appropriate.

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49745

Production Company

Name

American Society of Civil Engineers, Continuing Education

Email

conted@asce.org

Web

http://www.asce.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 703 295 6300

Fax

+1 703 295 6144

Address

PO Box 79536, Baltimore
Maryland 21279-0536
USA

Distributor

Name

Building Research Establishment

Email

bookshop@bre.co.uk

Web

http://www.brebookshop.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01923 664272

Address

Bookshop
Bucknalls Lane
Garston
Watford
WD25 9XX

Name

Jason Consultants

Web

http://www.jasonconsult.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7592 9808

Fax

020 7592 9810

Address

33 Sutherland Street
London
SW1V 4JU