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Geosynthetics
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Geosysnthetic matrials
Transportation and geotechnical
Geoenvironmental
Hydraulic engineering
Private development
1. Geosynthetic materials
Geotextile (GT)
Geogrids (GG)
Geonets (GN)
Geomembranes (GM)
Geosynthetic clay liners (GCL)
Geopipe (GP)
Geofoam (GF)
Geocomposites (GC)
3. Geotechnical aplications
Nature of waste problem
Vertical geomembrane cutoff
walls
Liners for surface impoundments
Heap leach mining
4. Hydraulic engineering
applications
Water proofing of dams
Water proofing of canals
Reservoir liners/Floating covers
New tunnel water proofing
Tunnel rehabilitation
Pipe rehabilitation and
remediation
5. Private development
applications
Tank Farms/Gas stations
Pools, ponds and lakes
Golf courses
Agriculture
Aquaculture
Functions of geosynthetics
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Filtration
Drainage
Separation
Protection
Impermeabilization
Reinforcement of walls/steep slopes
Reinforcement of soft soil
Reinforcement of concrete and
asphalt
9. Erosion control or surfacial
stabilization
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Confinement
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Resistance to hydrolysisprEN 12447