DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

FOR
GEOSYNTHETIC SOIL
TECHNIQUE

by:
Dandung S. Harninto
 GEO = earth, soil
SYNTHETIC = made by human
Geosynthetics =
• A planar, polymeric (synthetic or natural)
material used in contact with soil/rock and/or
any other geotechnical material, for
Filtration,Drainage, Separation,
Reinforcement, Protection, Sealing and
Packing.
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Combigrids
Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells

Geostrips

Geomats

Pvd =
Geospacers
prefabricated vertical drain
 GEOSYNTHETICS

PERMEABLE IMPERMEABLE

Geosynthetic
Geotextiles Related Products Clay Liners Geomembranes
(GCL)

Polymeric
Woven Geogrids -Elastomerics
- Thermoplastic

Non Woven Geonets Bituminous

Knitted Geocells
geodrain

Geostrips

Geomats

Geospacers
 Bases Functions
• Drainage, to collect and transport fluids

>> geodrain
>> prefabricated vertical drain
 Bases Functions
• Filtration, to allow passage of fluids
while preventing passage of soil
particles

>> non woven geotextiles

 Bases Functions
• Protection, to prevent damage of a
layer

>> non woven geotextiles

 Bases Functions
• Reinforcement, to improve the shear
resistance of a soil

>> geogrids,
>> high strength woven geotextiles
 Bases Functions
• Separation, to maintain the integrity of a soil
layer

>> non woven geotextiles

>> woven geotextiles
>> combination geogrids and non woven
 Bases Functions
• Erosion control, to prevent soil
erosion by water or wind forces

>> geomats
 Bases Functions
• Barrier, to prevent the migration of
liquids orgases

>> GCL
>> geomembranes
 Bases Functions
• Containing, to cover soil or sand to prevents
of scouring

>> non woven geotextiles

>> woven geotextiles
GEOSYNTHETIC REINFORCED SOIL TECHNIQUE
GEOSYNTHETIC REINFORCED SOIL TECHNIQUE
GEOSYNTHETIC REINFORCED SOIL TECHNIQUE

M2+MZ1+MZ2 … = SF
M1 ΣM = 0

M2

M1
MT1

MT2
Z2

Z1

W1
W2
GEOSYNTHETIC REINFORCED SOIL TECHNIQUE

The soil reinforcement by geosynthetics generates

a mechanical improvement of the soil by
supporting tensile forces. The reinforcing elements
are flexible and, due to their low bending
stiffness, can only absorb axial tensile loads. The
improvement acts to reduce the shear force that
has to be carried by the soil, and to enhance the
shearing resistance in the soil by increasing the
normal stress acting on potential shear surfaces.
Geosynthetic reinforced fill slopes and walls
Geosynthetic reinforced fill slopes and walls
Geosynthetic reinforced fill slopes and walls
Geosynthetic reinforced fill slopes and walls
Geosynthetic reinforced bearing layers
 Geosynthetic reinforced bearing layers

Possible Reinforcement Function in Roadways (After Haliburton et al., 1981)

Geosynthetic reinforced bearing layers

a. Reinforcement at base/subgrade interface.

b. Reinforcement in base course.

Geosynthetic separate layers

Subgrade separation (After Rankilor, 1981)

 Geosynthetic reinforced bearing layers

Applicability Assessment for unpaved roads. (After USACE, 2003).

Applicability assessment for flexible paved roads. (After US Army, 2003).

 GEOSYNTHETIC SOIL TECHNIQUE FOR
WATERWAYS AND COASTAL PROTECTION
 GEOSYNTHETIC SOIL TECHNIQUE FOR
WATERWAYS AND COASTAL PROTECTION
This can happen if you have
choosen the wrong
geosynthetic filter
underneath your revetment
system / or no erosion
control at all
 GEOSYNTHETIC SOIL TECHNIQUE FOR
WATERWAYS AND COASTAL PROTECTION

Overview of the application of geosynthetics in coastal protection.

 GEOSYNTHETIC SOIL TECHNIQUE FOR
WATERWAYS AND COASTAL PROTECTION
GEOSYNTHETIC SOIL TECHNIQUE FOR
LANDFILL STRUCTURE
Gas Vent
Capping

Waste

Base sealing
Leachate Collection
 TERIMA KASIH

Dandung S. Harninto