Original scientific paper
Studies on serviceability of jute geotextiles in unpaved roads at different rainfall conditions
Vinay Kumar Midha
; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Department of Textile Technology Jalandhar, India
Suresh Kumar S.
; 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
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.
Keywords
jute geotextiles; reinforcement; drainage; unpaved roads; rainfall intensity
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186281
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Publication date:
20.8.2016.
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