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Geotextile characteristics

October 1st, 2023

Q: I have two nonwoven heat-bonded geotextile filters: one made of polyester and the other made of polypropylene. They look the same but are giving very different hydraulic performance. Can you explain this phenomenon? A: Geotextiles are permeable fabrics consisting of materials such as polypropylene or polyester. Depending on their manufacturing method, nonwoven geotextiles have […]

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