Abstract:
Ground improvement with Geosynthetics is an innovative solution for difficult ground conditions. It is a sustainable solution for ground improvement, as it utilizes locally available materials, can employ unskilled labour, and is easy to install. This paper shows a review study of the recent development in ground improvement techniques, using geosynthetics, focusing on drainage application of geosynthetics. Various functions of Geosynthetics for ground improvement are Drainage, Filtration, surface erosion Control, Barrier (fluid), Protection, Reinforcement, Separation, etc. Different types of Geosynthetics serve various purposes, such as erosion control, canal lining, landfill lining, tunnel lining, accelerating the consolidation rate, soil confinement, sub-base support for road bases, construction of steep slopes, railway tracks, container yards, etc. The most recent trends in ground improvement feature vacuum consolidation, encased stone columns, and electrokinetic geosynthetics.
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