Geotextile Fabric: Types, Uses, and Engineering Benefits Explained
In the 21st century world of civil engineering and sustainable land management, what lies beneath is as relevant as what resides above. Geosynthetic fabrics have achieved a technological breakthrough in South Africa for various applications including separation, filtration, reinforcement and drainage. Such porous fabrics, which can be polyester-based or polypropylene-based have been developed to resist environmental degradation and provide soil reinforcement. By serving as an intelligent membrane between various soil strata or between the earth and a structure, geotextiles help to maintain long-term mechanical properties of a location, which means that such problems as erosion and foundation failure can be avoided. Geo Fabric For Gardening And Landscaping – Multiple Uses Meanwhile, on a smaller scale, gardeners have transformed the way they garden with geo fabric. They are being used in a garden environment to suppress weeds and hold soil for paths or raised veggie/flower beds. Unlike ...