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    This document discusses the use of geosynthetics in road construction. It provides an overview of different types of geosynthetics including geotextiles, geogrids, and geomembranes. The functions of geosynthetics in construction are described as separation, drainage, filtration, reinforcement, and acting as a moisture barrier or cushion. The document outlines some common applications of geosynthetics in highways like reinforced soil walls. It also discusses challenges like a lack of standardized testing methods and the need to establish a national organization to address these issues and support research and development.

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    This document discusses the use of geosynthetics in road construction. It provides an overview of different types of geosynthetics including geotextiles, geogrids, and geomembranes. The functions of geosynthetics in construction are described as separation, drainage, filtration, reinforcement, and acting as a moisture barrier or cushion. The document outlines some common applications of geosynthetics in highways like reinforced soil walls. It also discusses challenges like a lack of standardized testing methods and the need to establish a national organization to address these issues and support research and development.

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    This document discusses the use of geosynthetics in road construction. It provides an overview of different types of geosynthetics including geotextiles, geogrids, and geomembranes. The functions of geosynthetics in construction are described as separation, drainage, filtration, reinforcement, and acting as a moisture barrier or cushion. The document outlines some common applications of geosynthetics in highways like reinforced soil walls. It also discusses challenges like a lack of standardized testing methods and the need to establish a national organization to address these issues and support research and development.

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    Geosynthetics in Road Construction

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    This document discusses the use of geosynthetics in road construction. It provides an overview of different types of geosynthetics including geotextiles, geogrids, and geomembranes. The functions of geosynthetics in construction are described as separation, drainage, filtration, reinforcement, and acting as a moisture barrier or cushion. The document outlines some common applications of geosynthetics in highways like reinforced soil walls. It also discusses challenges like a lack of standardized testing methods and the need to establish a national organization to address these issues and support research and development.

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    GEOSYNTHETICS IN

    ROAD CONSTRUCTION
    S.Jaswant Kumar
    Chief General Manager (Planning and Quality)
    National Highways Authority Of India
    Introduction
    Geosynthetic-Overview
    Geosynthetics Applications
    Impediments
    Suggestions

    Geosynthetics
    Modern civil engineering construction
    materials
    Modify/Improve soil/geologic material
    behaviour
    Developed/Synthesized for specific
    function or application in construction
    More than 1billion sq m annual use
    Geosynthetics The wide variety
    Geotextiles Woven, non-woven Filter
    fabrics
    Geogrids
    Geomembranes
    Geocomposites
    Geonets, Geofibres,mesh mattings,
    Geopipes, Geotubes.

    Woven or Knitted Geotextiles
    Non-woven Geotextile
    Uniaxial Geogrid
    BIAXIAL GEO GRID
    Woven or Welded Geogrids
    Geonets
    Geocomposites
    Geosynthetics composition

    Polypropylene
    H D P E
    Polyester
    PVC
    Synthetic Rubber
    Natural fibres Jute, coir

    COIR GEOTEXTILES
    Geosynthetics the functions
    Separation
    Drainage
    Filtration
    Reinforcement
    Moisture barrier
    Cushion
    Separation function
    Drainage function
    Filtration function
    Reinforcement function
    REINFORCEMENT FUNCTION
    Geomembrane Seepage Barrier
    Lateral Restraint
    Bearing Capacity Increase
    Membrane Tension Support






    GEOCELL MATRESS UNDER
    EMBANKMENT ON SOFT SOIL
    Geocell in the making

    Geotextile wrapping of Geocell
    Concrete Facia Panels for GRS
    Wall
    Erosion Control Blanket
    Design Requirements for
    Asphalt Pavements
    Grid Locations for Asphalt
    reinforcement
    Reflection Cracking
    Locate near to
    existing discontinuity
    Mechanistic design
    method still evolving
    Stiff geogrid best
    Geotextile can
    waterproof
    Rutting in Overlays
    Locate where
    strains are largest;
    mid-depth
    Increase in life to
    critical rut of three
    times
    Requires stiff
    geogrid

    GLASS GRID UNDER OVER LAY
    ROAD WIDENING
    bitumen emulsion layer
    GLASS GRID
    Overlay
    ROAD WIDENING
    Other Applications in Highways
    Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Walls
    Reinforced soil slopes
    Subsurface Drainage systems-trench
    drains, strip drains
    Stabilising canal road systems in
    expansive soil regions.
    PVD.

    Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil
    Wall
    Geosynthetic Band drains
    Impediments
    Most of the Geosynthetics are imported.
    Test Methodology they adopt is from country of
    origin.
    Test could be of:-
    International standards (ISO TC221 Geosynthetics).
    European Standards (CFN TC Geosynthetics).
    German Standards DIN textiles norms.
    British Standards BS
    American Standards ASTM.
    Very few Indian Standards.
    specifications
    Specifications are from international
    organizations.
    AASHO.
    British Textile Technology Group - BTTG.
    DGGT- EBGEO, Germany.
    Geosynthetics Research Institute, USA
    Presence of large number of test methods &
    specifications are a matter of concern and
    confusion.
    Need for Testing
    Index Testing-Basic Properties of Products
    Quality control tests- Rapid testing to
    assure continuity of equality.
    Performance testing- Testing of
    Geosynthetics in contact with soil under
    standard conditions in the lab to provide
    better simulation of site conditions. Also in
    full scale on site.
    R&D FACILITIES
    Available R&D facilities:-
    IITs, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai.
    BTRA
    CRRI
    CCRI, Coir Board
    SASMIRA
    Manufacturers Lab.


    R&D FACILITIES
    The existing Labs may have excellent facilities
    but
    May not necessarily have all relevant
    facilities for test house.
    May not maintain ambient temperature and
    humidity as required by ISO (21 2C &65%).
    May not have necessary Grips for all varieties
    of Geosynthetics.
    May not have skilled/Trained Technicians.
    Not accredited.
    SUGGESTIONS
    Need for establishing national organisation to
    address the problems.
    Role:-
    1) Functions as a Geosynthetics test house.
    i. QC checking at the place of manufacturer.
    ii. Property assessment of the product for the
    designer.
    iii. 3
    rd
    party quality control testing of product.
    iv. Testing & evaluation for product certifications.
    v. Testing for R&D needs.



    SUGGESTIONS
    2) Render advice to the industry & Govt.
    3) Organise short refresher & training
    programs.
    4) Develop laison with all specifying dept.
    like BIS, IRC & International institutions.
    Immediate Standardization of
    specifications, test procedures.
    Code on the lines of BS 8006.

    THANK YOU

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