Applications and Functions

Functions

Our ProPex geotextiles have 3 main functions:

• Separation / Filtration
• Filtration
• Reinforcement

Separation and Filtration

ProPex separates the subsoil from the aggregate, providing critical stabilisation, even on soil weakened by retained moisture. This means a high performance surface with a longer life at a lower cost. ProPex stabilisation fabrics preserve aggregate on both paved and unpaved surfaces. These high modulus fabrics effectively separate the subsoil from the aggregate and provide tensile reinforcement to ensure high quality soil stabilisation.

Filtration

The woven structure of ProPex geotextiles produces a series of openings which allow the transmission of water. Since the size and spacing of these openings are regular they can easily be related to the grading of the water bearing soil to prevent the sustained migration of fines into the subsoil.

Reinforcement

Due to high drawn and high strength tapes, ProPex is also used for construction of walls and embankments where strength, low creep and chemical resistance is required.

Applications

ProPex Geotextiles are a proven solution for a wide range of civil and environmental engineering applications:

• Roads and other trafficked areas
• Railways
• Canals
• Foundations and retaining walls
• Erosion control systems
• Reservoirs and dams
• Solid and liquid waste storage / containment
• Drainage systems

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