7 geotextile fabrics function and uses

7 GEOTEXTILE FABRICS FUNCTION AND USES
Geotextile is a synthetic permeable textile material used to improve the soil characteristics. It has the ability to separate, filter, reinforce, protect and drain when used in association with soils. Geotextiles are ideal materials for many infrastructure works such as roads, harbors, landfills, drainage structures, and other civil projects.

Fig 1: Uses of Geotextile in various places.

Types of Geotextile

Geotextiles are made up of polymers such as polyester or polypropylene. They are divided into 3 categories on the basis of the way they are prepared :

1) Woven Fabric Geotextiles
2) Non-Woven Geotextiles
3) Knitted Geotextiles