Geotextiles

04/02/26

“How can we use synthetic fabrics to improve soil behavior?”

Soils often need interventions to make them perform well. One way is to implement synthetic, permeable fabrics called Geotextiles into the soil. Geotextiles can aid in separation (preventing mixing of different soil layers), filtration (allowing water to pass through while holding soil particles back), drainage (soil dewatering), reinforcement (adding strength and stability to geotextiles), and protection (protecting soils from external damage). 

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