Landscape Maintenance - Geo-synthetic Material
About Geo-synthetic Material
Overview
Geo-synthetic materials are predominately used throughout the construction industry and landscaping industry. Geo-synthetic materials are man made from all types of polymers which make them environmentally friendly. One of the most useful and effective applications in which geo-synthetic materials are used for nowadays is erosion. The geo-synthetic material would be placed upon the unbound soil to prevent further erosion of the area. They can be found is various different sizes, shapes and forms.
Geo-synthetic materials have been successfully used to prevent cracking and flexibility issues on all types of pavements, residential or commercial. Geo-synthetic materials are designed to provide an area of tensile strength and reinforcement. They also provide an irregular property which makes it hard to understand the material. But they have been successfully used throughout the construction and landscaping industry and will been used for many more years on end for their effectiveness and environmentally friendly issues. Applications
There are various different areas which contractors or homeowners can use geo-synthetic materials to help with construction issues they may face. Generally speaking geo-synthetic materials are used for the following applications:
- Separation
- Reinforcement
- Filtration
- Drainage
- Liquid Barrier
- Moisture Barrier
- Pavement Support
These functions which the geo-synthetic materials provide have been proven highly successful and they are being used on a day to day basis. The biggest and most successful application of geo-synthetic materials is on erosion and soil problems. The geo-synthetic material acts like a coating and protects the soil from the harsh forces of water, wind and ice. It is able to retain moisture and keep the soil healthy.
Reinforcement of pavement materials is needed when cracks and damages appear, geo-synthetic materials can assist with these problems.
Types of Geo-Synthetic Materials
The growth of geo-synthetic materials is becoming extensive with latest sales and manufacturing figures rising by 20 per cent. There are all sorts of geo-synthetic materials which are used in the construction, transportation and landscaping industry. Over the next few paragraphs we will discuss types of geo-synthetic materials, their uses and benefits.
Geo-Textiles
Geo-textiles are the largest group of geo-synthetic materials. They are textiles in the traditional sense but they are made of synthetic fibres instead of natural fibres. Biodegradation is not a problem. The synthetic fibres are made into a porous, flexible fabric and it is then woven into matting by machinery. The geo-textile then becomes porous against water. There are loads of different functions in which geo-textiles can perform some include; separation, liquid barrier, pavement reinforcement, and drainage. Geo-Nets
Geo-nets are also called geo-spacers. They are used for drainage purposes. They are formed in a continuous extrusion of sets which are polymeric ribs at angles next to one and other. When these ribs are opened they are fairly large and the form a net type of figuration. They have mostly been used to convey fluids of all types. Geo-Grids
Geo-grids are used for reinforcement purposes; this is where they are most functional and effective. They are unlike or geo-synthetic materials and made from plastics which are formed into an open grid configuration. They are stretched either way to improve physical properties. Geo-grids can be used on other applications but predominately they are designed for reinforcement functions. There are also many other types of geo-synthetic materials here is a list:
- Geo-Membranes
- Geo-Synthetic Clay Liners
- Geo-Pipe
- Geo-Composites
