Category: Glossary Term

Creating a successful structure involves several stages. Each stage has some components without which the structure cannot be upstanding. To ensure a long-lasting and safe structure, engineers use one of the most crucial materials: geotextile sheets. These sheets act as a versatile protective shield and play various roles in creating a well-planned and well-designed structure.… Continue reading Geotextile sheet

What are geosynthetics? Geosynthetics have become important in modern construction and engineering because they offer different ways of stabilizing structures and making them sustainable. They are produced by polymers to improve mechanical and physical features of soil. These materials include geotextiles, geogrids, geocells, geocomposite, geomembrane among others which are used differently depending on what they… Continue reading Geosynthetics

Geosynthetic products have changed every facet of civil engineering. They have significantly simplified the process of constructing huge, durable, and strong structures. Traditional construction materials were expensive and not readily available. Geosynthetic materials, though manmade, are easily available and less expensive. One such geosynthetic material that plays a significant role as a barrier is a… Continue reading Geomembrane sheet

A geomembrane is a highly impermeable membrane used with geotechnical engineering materials to stop fluid migration and contamination.  caps were developed for applications in need of contamination prevention solutions, while withstanding harsh pH. We look into the specific application of geomembrane caps, used for landfill linings. Geomembranes serve slightly different purposes from geotextiles. What are… Continue reading Geomembrane caps

What is geogrid reinforced embankment? Geogrid reinforced embankment refers to using geogrids, which are geosynthetic materials that enhance the tensile strength of the soil, to reinforce embankments. Geogrids improve the stability and bearing capacity of embankments. The application of geogrid in civil engineering started in the late 20th century. It brought about a big revolution in… Continue reading Geogrid reinforced embankment

Geogrid aperture stability refers to the strength of geogrid in resisting deformation and maintaining its structure under load. Understanding and maintaining aperture stability is crucial as it directly influences the performance and longevity of geogrid systems in various civil engineering projects. Geogrids exhibiting high aperture stability tend to outperform those with lower stability, resulting in… Continue reading Geogrid aperture stability

Table of Contents What is a geogrid? A geogrid is a two-dimensional geosynthetic material designed to provide tensile reinforcement for soil and aggregate layers in civil engineering projects. Geogrids are manufactured from high-tensile polymers, such as polyester, polyethylene, or polypropylene, and are characterized by a network of intersecting ribs that form apertures of a specific… Continue reading Geogrid

What is a geocomposite: definition, types, uses and materials Geocomposites is defined as a combination of two or more geosynthetic products, used for specific applications in civil engineering. Geocomposites can be made by pairing products such as geonets, geomembranes, geogrids, or geotextiles. They are designed to solve specific geotechnical challenges with soil terrains, or topographical situations. For… Continue reading Geocomposite

Table of Contents What is a geocell, its working principle and why is it necessary in geotechnical engineering? A geocell is a three dimensional hollow cellular confinement system, which is used to confine soil in honeycomb structure. It is comprised of a matrix of several honeycomb-like structures which are interconnected [either by bonding or extrusion]… Continue reading Geocell

What is a gabion wall? The gabion wall has been widely used as a structural framework in civil engineering and landscaping work because of its strength and flexibility. It originates from the Italian word “gabbione,” which literally means “big cage.” The wire mesh cages are filled with materials like rock, concrete, or, in some cases,… Continue reading Gabion wall