PREVENTING MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO GEOTEXTILE FILTERS

Although geotextiles make ideal filters for a wide range of soil types, they are prone to mechanical damage when selected incorrectly, mishandled, or installed without proper care. Mechanical damage is defined as the rupturing of the geotextile filter before, during, or following installation. In general, good practice and common sense can minimize the likelihood of such damage. Before installation, the geotextile filter should be stored and handled on site according to the manufacturer's recommendations. During installation, risks can be minimized by adopting recognized installation procedures that cause stresses within the filter's mechanical-strength boundaries. The risk of mechanical damage following installation can be minimized by following good design practice.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Industrial Fabrics Association International

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  St Paul, MN  United States  55101-1088
• Authors:
  • LAWSON, C
• Publication Date: 1999-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 32-35
• Serial:
  • Geotechnical Fabrics Report
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Industrial Fabrics Association International
  • ISSN: 0882-4983

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Design; Filters; Geotextiles; Handling and storage; Materials management; Mechanical failure
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Environment; Freight Transportation; Geotechnology; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I51: Earthworks and Soil Drainage;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00761005
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 19 1999 12:00AM