Studies on serviceability of jute geotextiles in unpaved roads at different rainfall conditions

Authors

  • Vinay Kumar Midha Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Department of Textile Technology, Jalandhar, India
  • S. Suresh Kumar Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Department of Textile Technology, Jalandhar, India
  • Neeraj Sharma Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Department of Textile Technology, Jalandhar, India

Keywords:

jute geotextiles, reinforcement, drainage, unpaved roads, rainfall intensity

Abstract

Geotextiles in roads provide better reinforcement and drainage functions. In this paper, 760 g/m2 grade jute geotextiles/geojute were laid in unpaved road designs with and without sand layer, for durations of 30, 60 and 90 days, and were subjected to 50 and 100 mm/hour simulated rainfall. It was observed that the tensile strength, breaking elongation and puncture resistance properties, which influence the reinforcement function of jute geotextiles are significantly influenced by the presence of sand layer in road design, which was followed by rainfall intensity and duration of usage. The average pore size which influences the drainage function of jute geotextiles was highly influenced by the sand layer and rainfall intensity.

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Published

2016-04-29

Issue

Vol. 65 No. 3-4 (2016)

Section

Original scientific paper

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How to Cite

[1]
Midha, V.K. et al. 2016. Studies on serviceability of jute geotextiles in unpaved roads at different rainfall conditions. Tekstil. 65, 3-4 (Apr. 2016), 67–75.

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