PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION OF SUGAR CANE FIBER GEOTEXTILES (REPORT 2: FIELD TESTING)

Prior research involved the production and laboratory testing of sugar cane fiber geotextiles for soil erosion control. Comparative preliminary studies were conducted on test slopes to determine slope stability, in horticulture plots to determine grass propagation characteristics, and in the laboratory to characterize physical properties. Based upon satisfactory laboratory and germination results, a field test was designed to determine product performance in a natural environment. A field test was conducted in cooperation with the Louisiana Transportation Research Center and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to compare the sugar cane fiber mats with commercially available natural fiber geotextiles of wood, coconut, and straw. Field test results indicated that protection provided for the seed bed during the vegetative establishment period and slope stabilization were satisfactory among all products. Further work will include a continuous process for sugar cane fiber mat formation and a spray-on application using bagasse fibers. Standardized product specifications need to be developed.

• Record URL:
  http://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/pdf/2008/fr_290.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

  Department of Chemical Engineering
  Baton Rouge, LA  United States  70803

  Louisiana Transportation Research Center

  4101 Gourrier Avenue
  Baton Rouge, LA  United States  70808

  Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

  1201 Capitol Access Road, P.O. Box 94245
  Baton Rouge, LA  United States  70804-9245
• Authors:
  • Collier, J R
  • Collier, B J
  • Thames, J L
  • ElSunni, M M
• Publication Date: 1997-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 44 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Erosion control; Fibers; Field tests; Future; Geotextiles; Plant growth; Research; Slope stability; Slopes; Soil stabilization; Sugar; Vegetation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Future research; Sugar cane
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Research; I35: Miscellaneous Materials; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00745729
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: LA-95-290, Final Report
• Contract Numbers: 93-1GT(B)
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Feb 18 1998 12:00AM