What are the differences in the uses of geotextile filters and geotextile drainage nets?

Among the geosynthetics used in landfills, one is described in the design as follows: a nonwoven geotextile with a basis weight of 200 grams per square meter, intended for use in the support layer. Many people aren’t sure exactly what this material is, but if the design specifies it further as a black, mesh-like material designed to filter and collect leachate, it immediately becomes clear that this refers to the 200g geotextile filter. The geotextile filter is a water-permeable, mesh-like material woven from polypropylene and polyethylene polymers. It’s primarily used at the bottom layer of landfills to facilitate drainage, and its performance is governed by the CJ/T 437-2013 standard. Typically, these filters come in weights of either 200g or 300g per square meter, with 200g being the most common choice. Geotextile filters serve two main purposes: first, they help collect excess groundwater and surface moisture from the landfill’s top layer; second, they are used at the base of the landfill to efficiently gather leachate. When purchasing these materials, it’s crucial to clearly identify their intended application—whether they’ll be placed at the bottom or top layer. In landfill projects, you may also encounter another related product: the three-dimensional composite drainage geonet, often referred to simply as a "drainage net." While both geotextile filters and drainage nets play vital roles in landfill construction, they are entirely distinct products designed for different functions.

2023

12-06

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