Journal Published Online: 01 September 1985
Volume 8, Issue 3

Geotextile Filters for a Large Liquefaction Tank

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

A large liquefaction tank used to prepare sand for laboratory testing required a 107-cm (42-in.) diameter filter. The filter was needed to separate the sand from water diffusers below, to facilitate a uniform upward flow of water, and to filter out undersired fines. The chosen design consisted of two geotextile fabrics sandwiched between a perforated plexiglass sheet and a steel grating. Selection of the geotextiles was based on the fabrics' porosities, permeabilities, and pore sizes. The system has been a success and has required no maintenance in over four years of usage.

Author Information

Hryciw, RD
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Cornet, J-M
, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dowding, CH
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Pages: 3
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Stock #: GTJ10526J
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10526J