Soil stabilization alters the physical, chemical, or biological properties of soil to improve its stability, shear strength, load-bearing capacity, and geotechnical features for construction use. Soil stabilization, a branch of geotechnical engineering, improves soil properties by altering its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. This is done by reducing permeability and increasing its overall strength before construction commences.
Soil stabilization is broadly classified into three types, which we detail below:
Soil stabilization aims at enhancing the engineering properties of soil, and rendering it usable for civil engineering needs such as creation of roadways, mining, building bridges, canal draining, or even landfill management. The need for soil stabilization is broken down into five key geotechnical aspects.
If you want to construct strong foundations and infrastructure it is important to understand what types of soil require soil stabilization. Below we have listed the kind of soils and the methods that are employed to stabilise them.
Geosynthetic products are made of durable polyethylene [PET] and polypropylene polymers. Geosynthetics are preferred in soil stabilization owing to the high tensile strength of the products.
Picking the right materials for stabilizing soil can be a difficult task. It forms an important part of construction projects. The first step is testing the soil to check its composition, and other properties before arriving at various steps of addressing the topographical challenges. For soil stabilization, StrataGrid uniaxial (SGU) geogrids are a popular choice of material. This is due to its high tensile strength and durability. Made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polyester, geogrids are useful in areas that have poor soil conditions. They are easy to install and significantly reduce construction cost. Strata Geosystems is a popular choice of engineers who are looking for geogrids and if you would like to consult with us, we’re just a call away.
Geotextiles are another popular and multifaceted choice for stabilization among engineers who are looking for geosynthetic-based soil stabilization materials. Geotextiles improve drainage and reduce erosion in areas with high water content. Geotextiles perform three functions—separation, filtration, and reinforcement; making them a unique geotechnical product
StrataDrain is often the choice for projects due to its ability to work in different environments, be it aggressive Ph, or aqueous environments. A high performance drainage composite product, it’s a non-woven geotextile that functions both as a separator and filter. It’s composed of high flow, geonet-geotextile drainage composites manufactured with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geonet and polypropylene nonwoven fabric bonded to one or both sides.
As a result, it allows for liquid and gas –both to pass into the geonet core. This geonet in turn collects and allows the flow of liquid and/or gas into a collection system. With a width of upto 3.8 m, laminated in PP geotextile varying from 90 to 1 gsm, on one or both sides – StrataDrain’s properties make it a versatile product for soil stabilization in a wide range of soil types and are an excellent choice for your next project. Choose from different types, and consult with us for more insights on how we can design and implement your next engineering challenge.
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