Functions of Geotextile Fabric
The Ins and Outs of Geotextiles
Each function of the fabric geotextile has a very specific purpose for both woven and non woven geotextiles. While each of the geotextiles vary in weight, thickness, and apparent opening size, the functions do not change.
How Does Each Function Work?
- Filtration: Provides a permanent mechanical and hydraulic filter stability as it retains fine particles when water passes from fine-grained to coarse-grained soil.
- Drainage: Provides water drainage and gas venting in the plane of the fabric geotextile.
- Reinforcement: Increases soil shear strength by providing bonding mechanism of the geotextile-soil system to improve the soil quality and structural stability.
- Cushion/Protection: Allows permanent protection of synthetic sealing systems (geomembranes) against mechanical damage during installation and after completion of construction.
- Waterproofing: Acts as a support material for impregnations with bitumen or plastic-modified sealing materials.
- Separation: Permanently prevents the mixing of two materials.
When are the Functions Applicable?
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PF: Primary Function
SF: Secondary Function
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Beach Erosion • Coastal Erosion • Soil Erosion • Water Erosion •
Wind Erosion • River Bank Erosion • Weathering and Erosion
Learn About the Causes and Solutions:
Causes of Soil Erosion • Ways to Prevent Soil Erosion • River Bank Protection • Erosion Control Netting • Erosion Control Woven Geotextile • Erosion Control Non Woven Fabric
Master the Specifics of Geotextiles:
Geotextile Fabric Overview • Geotextile Material Selection • Geotextile Application • Geotextile Types • Skit Film • Geotextile Functions • Geotextile Testing • Geotextile Comparison • Geotextile Installation • Geotextile Certification • Geotextile DOT Information • Geotextile AASHTO Information • Geotextile Fabric for Dirt Roads
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Woven Geotextiles:
W100 • LM200 • W200 • W250 • W300 • W315 • M404 • M706
Non Woven Geotextiles:
GT131 • GT135 • GT140 • GT142 • GT160 • GT170 • GT180 • GT110 • GT112 • GT116 • GC130 • GC140 • GE110 • GE116 • GE140 • GE160 • GE170 • GE180
Natural Fiber Products:
Coir Silt Check • Coir Wattles • Soil Erosion Control Blankets and Mats • Coir Blocks • Coir Logs • Coir Weed Mats
View All Soil Erosion Control Products
Geotextiles by Propex®:
Civil:
Geotex® 311 • Geotex® 351 • Geotex® 401 • Geotex® 451 • Geotex® 501 • Geotex® 601 • Geotex® 701 • Geotex® 801 • Geotex® 1001 • Geotex® 1071 • Geotex® 1201 • Geotex® 1601
Environmental:
Geotex® 651 • Geotex® 861 • Geotex® 1071 • Geotex® 1291 • Geotex® 1701
Paving Products:
Petromat® 4597 • Petromat® 4598 • Petromat® 4599 • Petrotac® 4591
Separation and Stabilization:
Geotex® 135ST • Geotex® 200ST • Geotex® 250ST • Geotex® 270ST • Geotex® 315ST
Filtration and Monofilament:
Geotex® 104F • Geotex® 111F • Geotex® 117F
Biaxial Soil Reinforcement:
Geotex® 2 x 2 HF • Geotex® 3 x 3 HF • Geotex® 4 x 4 • Geotex® 4 x 4 HF • Geotex® 4 x 6
Uniaxial Soil Reinforcement:
Geotex® 4 x 1 • Geotex® 6 x 1 • Geotex® 9 x 1 • Geotex® 12 x 1
Silt Fence:
Geotex® 2130
