Geotextile fabrics from Landplan Engineering Supplies
Geotextile fabrics perform four basic functions;
Filtration
Geotextiles function to restrict the migration of fine soil particles from a soil
mass while remaining permeable to water movement at least greater than, or equivalent
to, permeability of the protected soil.
Drainage
Water is conveyed vertically or horizontally along the plane of the geotextile and
thence to an outlet. Drainage is related to the role of filtration, and is a function
of the permeability of a geotextile and its pore opening size.
Separation
Prevents two distinct soils of different materials from intermixing. The key factors
for a geotextile to satisfy this function are porosity, toughness and strength.
Reinforcement
This function involves stabilisation of a soil mass by provision of tensile strength
of the soil-fabrication system.
For further information contact:
Landplan Engineering Supplies
phone: 1800 550 000
fax: 07 3823 5314
web: www.landplan.com.au
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