Geotextiles are the most effective product solution for soil separation and filtration. They act as a separation layer between the sub-base soil and over topping aggregate to prevent intermixing of the two. Preventing this intermixing helps ensure structural integrity of construction projects while avoiding aggregate loss. Geotextiles can also minimize the risk of soil particles migrating into the sub-base from surface water by acting as filter. This soil filtration helps also helps preserve structural integrity.
The type of construction projects requiring soil separation and filtration is vast, however common projects where geotextiles are typically used, include:
- Road building
- Railway construction
- Earth dam construction
- Retaining wall construction
- Drainage trenches and ditches
- Landfill lining systems
- Wastewater lagoon lining systems
- Embankment and channel erosion control systems