Examples of applications of geotextile fabrics in erosion control and soil stabilization are very diverse. Geotextile itself is a material in the form of a cloth or carpet made of polyester and polypropylene as a base material. There are two types of geotextiles that are equally beneficial. The first type is woven geotextile, which is woven and non-woven, which is not woven.
Applications of Geotextile Fabrics in Erosion Control and Soil Stabilization, Slope Erosion Control to Road Construction
Geotextiles itselves are useful materials in various projects. This material itself has many functions, such as filtering water and soil, reinforcer, and separator. Because of its function, many projects or needs use this material, including erosion control and soil stabilization. Examples of the use of geotextiles for erosion control and soil stabilization are quite diverse. Here are some examples:
Coastal Erosion Control
According to a video from the Cirtex NZ YouTube channel, geotextiles can prevent coastal erosion from rain and waves. Geotextile is able to hold soil or sand so that it is not carried away by water during high tides or storms so that the waves become larger. In its installation on the beach, the top of the geotextile is also covered with rocks to keep the geotextile in place.
Slope Erosion Control
Slopes are areas that are prone to erosion, especially on slopes that are not overgrown by plants. A sloping slope will cause the flow of water from the top to the bottom to be faster. The impact is that the soil on the slope will be eroded little by little until it can finally cause various adverse impacts. One way to prevent this is to install geotextile on the slope area.
Strengthening River Embankments
An example of the next application of geotextile fabrics in erosion control and soil stabilization is in strengthening river embankments. This material offers many benefits, such as making the embankment structure more stable. Then it is more resistant to damage due to erosion, so that the embankment is able to last longer. It can improve the durability of the embankment structure and protect the bottom soil layer from abrasion.
Asphalt Road Stabilization
Geotextile is also widely used for the stabilization of asphalt roads such as toll roads, urban highways, port access roads, and so on. This material is able to increase the tensile strength of the soil so that the subsoil and embankment are able to withstand the load of the road well. Other functions prevent the soil from waving, cracking, or sinking inwards.
Protection of Irrigation or Drainage Canals
Other examples to protect irrigation or drainage canals. Its function is to prevent erosion of the walls of water channels due to too fast water flow. That way, irrigation canals can avoid damage due to erosion so that they can continue to function for a long time. Water irrigation can also run smoothly without any problems.
These are some examples of applications of geotextile fabrics in erosion control and soil stabilization. This example proves that geotextiles do have a fairly important role in various projects. This material is also able to help protect the environment from problems caused by erosion.
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