This document provides an introduction to geosynthetics. It discusses that geosynthetics are fabric-like materials made from polymers such as polypropylene and polyethylene. Geosynthetics can perform major functions like reinforcement, separation, filtration, drainage, acting as a fluid barrier, and protection. The key functions include reinforcement, separation, and filtration.
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1. Module-7 Introduction of
Geosynthetics
Prepared By:- Chaudhari Silas
Civil Engineering Department
Pacific School of Engineering
Pacific School
of
Engineering
Gujarat
Technological
University
Semester : 5th
Subject: Soil Mechanics (3150615)
Civil Engineering Department
5. Each type of geosynthetics perform one or
more of the Following major Functions:
1. Reinforcement
2. Separation
3. Filtration
4. Drainage
5. Fluid Barrier
6. Protection
Geo Synthetics are fabriclike material made from Polymers such as
polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride(PVC), nylon.