Extensive article about the potential for cost savings, obtained by the use of geotextile fabrics for reinforcing road decks instead of aggregate materials. From Due North Resources.
Extensive paper about the classification of the various rolled erosion control products designed to help mitigate immediate erosion control problems, and provide long-term soil stabilization. Authors: Tim Lancaster and Deron Austin.
Lecture on a case study where coir geotextiles were applied in the construction of a river embankment as a horizontal blanket over vertical drains. Authors: M. Sudhakaran Pillai and C. Fernandez.
Technical paper about field tests performed with nonwoven polyester and polypropylene, and woven polypropylene geotextiles to study the clogging of drainage systems due to the effects of microbial colonization on the solid surface of geotextile filters. Authors: Marcos Barreto de Mendonca and others.
Study initiated by the National Textile Center, to evaluate the performance of woven and nonwoven geotextiles, in-situ and in-isolation, and under different loading environments. Authors: Sabit Adanur and others.
Extensive technical paper reporting the results of gradient ratio (GR) tests and hydraulic conductivity (HCR) tests performed to evaluate the effects of boundary conditions on the behaviour of geotextile soil filtration systems. Authors: Prof. Hsin-Yu Shan and others.
Joint Departments of the US Army and Air Force 1995 technical manual, describing various geotextiles, test methods for evaluating their proerties, and recommended design and installation procedures.
Technical article on the contributing factors for strength retention and durability of coir products in field applications. From the Rolanka International, Inc web site. Authers: Lanka Santha P.E., and Calista Santha Ph.D.
Feature article on woven and nonwoven geotextiles made from jute fiber. History. Properties, applications and costs. List of woven and nonwoven fabric manufacturers. Author: Mr. Red Smith.
Technical article focusing on the issue of sewing seams of woven and nonwoven technical fabrics for geotechnical applications. From the Amoco Fabrics and Fibers Company.
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