What are Geosynthetic Products ?
Geosynthetic products are man-made materials used in contact with soil, rock, or earth structures to improve their performance. They are mostly made from polymer-based materials (like polypropylene, polyethylene) and serve various functions such as separation, filtration, drainage, reinforcement, and protection in civil, geotechnical, environmental, and hydraulic engineering applications.
Main functions of Geosynthetic Products:
- Separation – Prevent mixing of two different soil layers (e.g., road base and subgrade).
- Filtration – Allow water to pass while retaining soil particles.
- Drainage – Collect and channel water or gases within the plane of the material.
- Reinforcement – Provide tensile strength to soil structures (e.g., walls, slopes).
- Containment – Prevent migration of fluids or gases (e.g., liners in landfills).
- Protection – Cushion or shield other layers (e.g., geomembranes or insulation).
- Confinement – Transforms the loose soil into a semi-rigid, composite layer with higher strength and stiffness.
