Polyethylene geotextiles

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One can classify fibers in a variety of ways. For example, one may divide the whole field of fibers into apparel and nonapparel fibers, i.e. based upon the final use of fibrous material. The apparel fibers include synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester, spandex, and natural fibers such as cotton, jute, sisal, ramie, silk, etc. Nonapparel fibers include aramid, polyethylene, steel, copper, carbon, glass, silicon carbide, and alumina. These nonapparel fibers are used for making cords and ropes, geotextiles, and structural applications such as fiber reinforcements... 

Natural fibers and the majority of regenerated fibers are seldom used to make geotextiles and geomembranes because they are biodegradable. Because of ease of manufacture, useful properties, and general economy, the most common synthetic fibers used in the manufacture of geotextiles are polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyester (PET) and polyamide (PA). 

Soong T-Y and Koemer RM (1999) Behavior of waves in high density polyethylene geomembranes a laboratory study. Geotextiles and Geomembranes 17 81-104... 

Olefin fibers are used for a variety of purposes from home furnishings to industrial applications. These include carpets, upholstery, drapery, rope, geotextiles, and both disposable and nondisposable nonwovens. Fiber mechanical properties, relative chemical inertness, low moisture absorption, and low density contribute to desirable product properties. Olefin fiber use in apparel has been restricted by low melting temperatures, which make machine drying and ironing of polyethylene... 

Nonwoven geotextHes are permeable geosynthetics made of nonwoven materials used with soil, rock, or other geotechnical-related material as an integral part of a civil engineering project, structure, or system. They are frequently made from synthetic polymers such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, and polyester, as well as natural fibres such as jute, sisal, and coir. The European standards (EN) for the specifications and performance requirements of geotextiles in 11 application areas (roads and other... 

Polyethylene and polyamides (eg, nylon) are also sometimes used to manufacture geotextiles. Although they are often used to manufacture geomembranes, the lack of supply of polyethylene fibres makes them a rarely used solution in the field of geotextiles. Nylon has less resistance to acids and aging and is therefore less appropriate for use in natural environments. Nylon is often used for knitted socks covering perforated drainage pipes. 

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