Application of Geotextile in Textile Industry: A Review

The monograph critically reviews most commonly used geotextile structures, their properties and performance characteristics. In general, both natural and synthetic fibres are used for the production of geotextiles, and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of fibre are discussed for various applications of geotextiles. The important functions ofb geotex tiles, i.e. filtration, drainage, separation and rein forcement have been identified and have been related to several properties and major applications of geotextiles. Various geotextile properties, namely mechanical, hydraulic and chemical and their test methods have been critically in discus sed . A process structure property relationship for most commonly used geotextiles is also anal yse d. Further more, the design of a geotextile is of paramount importance for any civil engi neering in application. Thus, the design criteria for various functions of geotextiles have been ad dressed. Subsequently, the durability characteristics of geotextile have been introduced for an alysing the performance overnits lifetime.