Innovative Geotextiles for Reinforcement of Roadside Ditch

Abstract

Geotextiles consisting of meandrically arranged coarse ropes were produced. For the production of the ropes Kemafi l technology was applied and the wastes of various nonwovens were used. The geotextiles were used for the protection of the roadside ditch in a clay ground. After instalation of the geotextiles ensured immediate and eff ective protection of the ditch. During heavy rains the meandrically arranged geotextiles formed a system of cascades which slowed down the stream of water fl owing in the ditch. Additionally, the retention of water between the meanders of geotextiles and water absorption inside the ropes was observed. The materials used for the production of geotextiles had suffi cient resistance to biodegradation and ensured the protection of the ditch at least for one growing season.