Uses of Geotextile Fabrics
Geotextiles can be referred to as permeable fabrics that consist of materials like polyester and polypropylene. Based on the manufacturing process they can be woven or non-woven, depending on the kind of application they are needed for. Woven and non-woven ones come with different production processes.
Woven fabrics are considered as a material manufactured by combining two or more fibers, yarn filaments, or any other elements, at right angles both crosswise and lengthwise, by implementing a textile procedure. These are mainly used in the construction sector and it is one of the simplest kinds of fabric manufacturing, also referred to as the simple pattern method resulting in a flat structure. Here are some of its uses.
They Provide Biaxial Resistance-
Due to the features and structure of the strips used in the production method, geotextiles have low deformation and high resistance, making them perfect for the reinforcement of walls, slopes, foundations, and roads. Due to their nature, we can divide these fabrics into the following categories:
-Sindhu filament fabrics are obtained from single vast length textile fiber mesh.
-Multiple filament fabrics are obtained from several vast-length textile fiber meshes.
-Short fiber fabrics are obtained from several cut fiber meshes of varying lengths.
They Are UV Stabilised-
Geotextiles are ultraviolet Ray stabilized, hence increasing their durability and resistance features against damages caused due to adverse weather conditions. The fabric comes with demonstrated performance in the event of chemical degradation in alkaline and acid soil areas like salt marshes. It also comes with highly resistant properties, which are resistant to damages occurring throughout installation, hence improving the mechanical properties of the ground due to the tear resistance and traction features. Some of the notable uses are:
-Increased stability and ground resistance on construction sites.
-Separation of multiple material layers while facilitating water filtration between them.
-Capable of developing a filtration layer hence preventing the passage of final soil elements within the different materials due to the smaller pore size and preventing ground degradation and erosion.
-Protecting rockfill, break wave, and jetty structures.
-Expanding surface for increasing stability in slopes, green walls, and embankments.
-Stabilizing and reinforcing any surface in motorway and road construction along with temporary roads.
-Allowing for better drainage distribution and water drainage.
