The application of soil and slurry filled geotextile tubes -an analytical survey on their behavior under a variation of magnitudes of influence

摘要

In this article horizontally lying, hydraulically filled geotextile tubes are described. Examples for applications in coastal engineering and sludge dewatering are reviewed. The different existing calculation and design approaches are compared and valued. Calculations which were carried out using a selected approach are mentioned. A finite element model is presented in detail. This model covers the mechanical and hydraulic behavior of geotextile tubes under load and during the consolidation stages. Finally some ideas for a design guide in German language are given.