Paved Roads & Parking Lots: Fiberweb
Paved Roads & Parking Lots: Fiberweb
Paved Roads & Parking Lots: Fiberweb
Reemay, Inc., dba Fiberweb, for use in North and South America, Israel, and
GEO-06002 08/06 South Africa for its polypropylene products.
The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable and is provided for the user’s
assessment and verification. However, since the circumstances and conditions under which such information and the
products discussed can be used may vary and are beyond our control, we make no warranty, expressed or implied, of
merchantability, fitness or otherwise, or of the results to be obtained, or against patent infringement and we disclaim all
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liability from any resulting damage or loss.
FIBERWEB
70 Old Hickory Blvd.
Old Hickory, TN 37138 USA
800-284-2780 GEOTEXTILES
www.TyparGeotextiles.com
www.Fiberweb.com T O U G H O V E R T I M E
PAVED ROADS & PARKING LOTS
GEOTEXTILES
T O U G H O V E R T I M E
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1.0 FEATURES OF PAVED ROADS Geotextiles are now a standard element in the
AND PARKING LOTS construction of both rigid and flexible pavements
Paved roads are built for the comfort and conve- due to their:
nience of the public. The key characteristics of paved • Low cost
roads and parking lots are their high initial cost, • Long-lasting separation of the base and subgrade
reliability, design life/length of useful service and material
cost of maintenance. The design of paved roads takes • Preservation of load-bearing capacity
into consideration volumes and loads, sub-base soil, • Ability to extend the life of paved roads
construction materials, environment, drainage and
expected life-cycle. An effective geotextile is one that provides separa-
tion to preserve the aggregate base and maintain the
Paved roads will fail prematurely if they can’t support designed structure and load-bearing capacity of the
traffic loads over the subgrades on which they are road. It helps prevent failure of the base and therefore
built. Intermixing of the aggregate base and subgrade the pavement by allowing the passage of water and
soil greatly reduces the load a road can support and preventing fine soil from mixing with the base.
consequently its expected life. Signs of premature
failure include rutting, cracking and potholing of the Light-use roads are usually constructed with thinner
pavement. Repairing a rutted and cracked roadway than required pavement thickness; these construction
means large maintenance or capital improvement methods result in damage from the occasional passes
costs, not to mention traffic disruption. of heavy delivery trucks or dumpsters, especially
when the road is wet.
Pavement
Pavement
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Typar Geotextile
Pavement
ate
reg Figure 3: Typar stabilizes and
agg strengthens paved roads by providing
a separation layer between the aggre-
subg gate base and subgrade.
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soil
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intermixing is ion
perm OF GEOTEXTILES
eliminated and any allowance ittiv
ity
of aggregate base for intermixing can Most paved roads are designed by a qualified
then be reduced. architect or engineer referencing either State design
specifications or the American Association of State
Typar’s durability and tensile strength also confines Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide
the subgrade (Figure 3), which significantly increases for Design of Pavement Structures. Please refer to
the road’s load-bearing capacity. Over time, Typar AASHTO M288 for fabric selection specifications.
eliminates intermixing to help prevent deterioration
of the base, which is critical in preserving the Paved roads should be designed for peak loads, not
road structure. average loads. For instance, according to AASHTO, the
pass of one 18-wheeler truck (20,000 lb. axle load) is
equivalent to 5,000 passes of an automobile.
SOAKED CONDITIONS
Soil Strength
Notes AASHTO M288 Class Typar Style
Notes:
1. Reinforcement is required.
2. Typar 3501 is recommended unless installation conditions are particularly harsh.
3. Typar 3401 is recommended unless installation conditions are particularly harsh.
Figure 4: Selection of AASHTO M288 Class and Typar style based on soil conditions at the time of installation.
3.1 GEOTEXTILE SELECTION OF PAVED ROADS The AASHTO M288 specification is applicable for the
use of geotextiles to prevent mixing of a subgrade soil
The maximum stress experienced by the geotextile
and an aggregate cover material. The AASHTO geo-
used in paved roads with an asphalt or concrete
textile class and Typar geotextile style is dependent
surface–including light-use roads, heavy-use roads
on the harshness of the subgrade surface, the type of
and interstate highways–is experienced at the time of
equipment used for installation, the strength of the
installation. This stress is influenced by the subgrade
subgrade soil and whether the soil is in a saturated or
and the thickness of the first lift. Once aggregate
unsaturated state during installation.
has been placed, the geotextile is insulated by the
depth of aggregate and can be relied on to remain in
Use Figure 4 as a guide to select the appropriate
position and perform the separation and stabilization
AASHTO class and corresponding Typar style of
function throughout the life of the road.
geotextile, based on soil conditions at the time of
Recommendations are for 6-12 inch initial lift thickness. For other lift thicknesses:
12-18 inch – Reduce survivability requirement one level I 18-24 inch – Reduce survivability requirement two levels
> 24 inch – Reduce survivability requirements three levels
For special construction conditions like pre-rutting, increase fabric survivability requirement one class. Placement of
excessive initial thickness may cause bearing failure of the soft subgrade.
Figure 5: Recommended Typar styles depending upon site conditions and construction procedure.
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installation. The engineer should always refer to the 4.0 INSTALLATION GUIDE
AASHTO M288 specification for the final selection of
The successful use of geotextiles in road design
the class of geotextile needed.
requires proper installation. Follow the sequence of
installation in Figure 7.
Site-specific installation conditions and procedures
also have implications on the class of geotextile se-
Prepare the installation site by clearing grubbing,
lected. Once the geotextile has been selected based
and excavating or filling the area to the design grade.
on soil strength, reference Figure 5 to check that the
Soft spots and unsuitable areas identified during site
site conditions and construction equipment being
preparation or subsequent proof-rolling should be
used do not require a higher grade of geotextile.
excavated and back-filled with select material and
then compacted using normal procedures.
3.2 GEOTEXTILE SELECTION of PAVED DRIVE-
WAYS, PARKING LOTS, AND PRIVATE ROADS
The geotextile should be laid smooth on the
Typar geotextiles are recommended in all paved prepared subgrade without wrinkles or folds and
structures. However, certain light applications do not in the direction of construction traffic.
require the grade of Typar geotextiles specified for
public road construction. Figure 6 offers an additional Prior to covering, the geotextile should be inspected
guide for these non-critical applications. If installa- to ensure it has not been damaged (i.e. holes, rips,
tion conditions appear harsh in any way, the designer tears). If damage has occurred, the area should be
should not use this guide, but should instead refer covered with a geotextile patch that extends an
to the AASHTO M288 geotextile selection guide for amount equal to the required overlap beyond the
paved roads. damaged area.
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The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable and is provided for the user’s
assessment and verification. However, since the circumstances and conditions under which such information and the
products discussed can be used may vary and are beyond our control, we make no warranty, expressed or implied, of
merchantability, fitness or otherwise, or of the results to be obtained, or against patent infringement and we disclaim all
P A V E D R O A D S & P A R K I N G L O T S
liability from any resulting damage or loss.
FIBERWEB
70 Old Hickory Blvd.
Old Hickory, TN 37138 USA
800-284-2780 GEOTEXTILES
www.TyparGeotextiles.com
www.Fiberweb.com T O U G H O V E R T I M E