GEOTEXTILE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY TRICHY

PRESENTED BY GOURAV SINGH

(203114002)

GEOTEXTILE:
Geotextilesare permeablefabricswhich, when used
in association withsoil, have the ability to separate,
filter, reinforce, protect, or drain.
The four main polymer most widely used as the raw
material for geotextiles are:

Polyester
Polyamide
Polypropylene
Polyethylene

FORMS OF GEOTEXTILE:
GEOMEMBRANE
GEOGRIDS
GEONETS
GEOCOMPESITE
GEOMAT
GEOCELL

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF GEOTEXTILES:

SEPARATION
DRAINAGE
FILTRATION
PROTECTION
REINFORCEMENT

SEPARATION:
Geotextiles function to prevent mutual mixing between
2 layers of soil having different particle sizes or different
properties.

DRAINAGE:
Thick non woven geotextile provide an avenue for flow
of water through the plane of geotextile.

FILTRATION:
Filtration involves the establishment of a stable
interface between the drain and the surrounding soil.

PROTECTION:
Erosion of earth embankments by wave action, currents
and repeated drawdown is a constant problem
geotextile can be placed to prevent leaching of fine
material

REINFORCEMENT:
Due to their high soil fabric friction coefficient and high
tensile strength, heavy grades of geotextiles are used to
reinforce earth structures allowing the use of local fill
material.

APPLICATIONS OF GEOTEXTILES:
EMBANKMENT ON WEAK FOUNDATION
STEEPEND SLOPE
RETAINING WALL
SUBGRADE STABILISATION
BASE COURCE REINFORCEMENT
VOID BRIDGING
SOFT SITE CLOSURE

CONT.
In Roads and Pavements:
Subgrade separation and Stabilization,
Base Reinforcement,
Overlay Stress Absorption and Reinforcement.
In Subsurface Drainage:
Subgrade dewatering,
Road base drainage,
Structure drainage.
In Erosion and Sediment Control
Hard Armor Systems, Silt Fence.

CONTI
In Reinforced Soil Systems:
Embankments over soft foundations,
Reinforced Steepened slopes,
Reinforced soil walls.
In Seepage control systems
Structure water proofing,
Environmental Protection.
In Support Systems:
Prefabricated Systems and On-site Fabrication

ADVANTAGE OF GEOTEXTILE:
Cheaper in product cost, transport and installation.
Can be installed quickly with flexibility to construct during short period.
Consistent over a wide range of soils
Space Savings
Material Quality Control - More homogeneous than soil and aggregates.
Better Construction Quality Control at site
Easy Material Deployment
Less Environmentally Sensitive
Improved performance and extended life
Increased safety factor
Compatible with field conditions
Increased service life of pavement section

REQUIREMENT OF GEOTEXTILE:
Endurance Properties

Hydraulic Properties

Abrasion Resistance Apparent Opening Size (AOS),

UV Stability Percent Open Area, Porosity
Biological Resistance Permeability / Permittivity
Chemical Resistance Soil Retention Ability
Wet/Dry Stability Clogging Resistance
Temperature Stability In-Plane Flow Capacity
Long term durability

Performance Soil / Fabric Properties

Stress - Strain
Creep
Friction/Adhesion
Dynamic and Cycling Loading
Soil Retention
Filtration

PARAMETERS FOR GEOTEXTILE

SELECTION:

Material Selection
Designing of Geotextile
Functional Requirements
Application and Performance Requirements
Durability Requirements
Survivability Requirements
Required Geotextile Structural and Integrity Properties
Storage, handling and installation requirements

APPLICATION OF JUTE GEOTEXTILE

ON RURAL RAOD

PAVEMENT WITH AND WITHOUT

GEOTEXTILE: