Reply:
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Mr President,
The principles of using geosynthetic materials to reinforce and drain soil are well known. The use of such materials to reinforce compacted soil slopes has been in practice in Hong Kong since the mid-1980s. In 1989 the Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) published an engineering standard entitled Geospec 2: Model Specification for Reinforced Fill Structures. At the same time we established an Endorsement Certificate System for the acceptance of proprietary products for use in permanent reinforced fill structures. The GEO has also commissioned a substantial number of studies with a prominent UK research institute into the engineering properties of various generic types of geosynthetics, to assess their acceptability and permissible design loadings for Hong Kong conditions.
It is not clear from the information provided by the Honourable Member whether the particular geosynthetic material referred to represents a new application of geosynthetics, or whether it is simply a new product for use in known applications. The GEO is following up with enquiries to professional colleagues in Singapore to obtain more information.
End/Wednesday, November 29, 1995
Continuing education for adults
Following is a question by the Hon Henry Tang Ying-yen and a written reply by the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Joseph Wong, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
With regard to continuing education for adults, will the Government inform the
Council: