What are geosynthetic materials?

Geosynthetics are synthetic materials used in geotechnical engineering to enhance the performance of soil, rock, or other geotechnical materials. They are used to solve a wide variety of geotechnical problems related to soil stabilization, erosion control, filtration, drainage, and reinforcement. There are various types of geosynthetics, including geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, geonets, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners. Geotextiles are typically used for soil or ground stabilization, erosion control, and filtration. Geogrids are used for soil improvement, while geomembranes are used for environmental applications. Geonets are used for drainage applications, and geocomposites are combinations of two or more geosynthetics.