What is geotextile and what are its functions
Geotextile is a material that is used to strengthen and protect ground structures in the construction of landscapes, sports grounds, in road construction, when creating hydraulic structures.Geotextile can be used for various purposes, such as:
Filtration: Geotextile can be used to filter soil and water.
- It can be installed under the road surface or a protective layer to prevent soil or dirt from entering the drainage system.
- Separation: Geotextiles can be used to separate layers of soil of different densities or different materials. This will help prevent mixing of layers and preserve the structural integrity of the soil.
- Reinforcement: Geotextile can be used to strengthen slopes, riverbanks, shores of seas and lakes. It helps to protect the soil from erosion and reduce the impact of waves and currents.
- Protection: Geotextile can be used to protect the soil from UV rays, abrasive effects and other factors. It can be used as an underlying material for green spaces to prevent the growth of weeds and protect the soil from the effects of aggressive elements.
- Drainage: Geotextiles can be used to create drainage systems on construction sites to prevent flooding and reduce the water table.
The use of geotextiles in each case will depend on the specific conditions and requirements of the project. Usually, professional engineers and architects are engaged in the selection and installation of geotextiles based on specific project requirements and certain geotechnical conditions.
For drainage and filtration, we choose needle-punched geotextile, which has a large elongation coefficient, has excellent filtering abilities in the longitudinal and transverse directions, retains filtration qualities, withstanding operational loads.- To reinforce the surface, we choose heat-treated geotextile, which forms a strong layer, while withstanding the load of pushing and stretching, while maintaining filtering abilities only in the transverse direction.
- For road construction, we choose a durable thermally fixed geotextile, which provides high strength characteristics, filtration and drainage properties due to additional heat treatment. Thermofixed geotextile has increased resistance to pushing and stretching.
According to its physical parameters, geotextile has no expiration date. It is resistant to moisture and rot, has resistance to infection by fungi and mold, which allows it to be used for a long period of time and increase the service life of the facility.
