Geoforce Indonesia is a company engaged in the field as a geosynthetic soil reinforcement materials with main product segmental retaining wall, earthwork, geosynthetic and soil improvement
Hydraulic structures is a highly growing segment of the geosynthetic market. What is meant by hydraulic structure here is for dams and canals. Hydraulic structures in contact with water can be a cause of more serious damage to the environment. Geosynthetics are often required to limit interactions between structures and water. Geosynthetics can increase the stability of hydraulic structures.
For hydraulic structures, geosynthetics can be used for :
Reduce or maintain seepage when using geomembranes
Reduce or protect channel slopes from erosion by using geomembranes
Provide drainage and/or filters using geotextiles and geonets
Provide reinforcement for the foundation of the structure or the structure itself by using a geogrid
Geomembrane and GCL are impermeable layers and are generally used to create a hydraulic barrier on the upstream side of the weir. Geomembrane can also be used exposed or covered with materials such as concrete panels or rip-rap stone. The use of geomembranes has proven its usefulness in preventing concrete damage due to the passage of time or age. Exposure conditions can shorten the life of the geomembrane due to degradation due to ultraviolet light, but repair can be done very easily. Geomembrane covers can be subject to danger of damage, such as punching caused by the material being spread above or below it, therefore geotextiles are often placed as a protective layer.
Leaks in the geomembrane mainly occur due to damage to the welding joint and holes due to punctured sharp objects. In general, damage can be minimized through a strict CAQ/CQC program at the time of implementation in the field. However, the actual leakage is predictable because the geomembrane has been exposed for a long time. To protect the structure, geonets or geonets are generally used as drainage behind the geomembrane. The leaking water is collected and discharged through channels through the body of the dam or returned to the dam. Geosynthetic systems are attached to the surface of the weir by mechanical means, usually using anchor bolts and strip plates. Gaskets and sealants are used for the purpose of sealing the joints.
Geosynthetics are various types of synthetic polymer materials that are specially fabricated for use in geotechnical, geo-environmental, hydraulic and transportation engineering applications.
In general, geosynthetic materials can be identified as having the main functions, namely separation or separator, filter, drainage, reinforcement, liquid and gas storage as well as erosion control. In some applications in the field, geosynthetic materials can simultaneously serve two or even more of these functions.
Geosynthetics can be effectively used as drainage and filters in civil works and environmental engineering as an addition to or substitute for conventional granular materials. Geosynthetics are easier to install in the field and often cost less when the available granular material does not meet specifications, or has some constraints on applicable environmental regulations.
Hydraulic structures is a highly growing segment of the geosynthetic market. What is meant by hydraulic structure here is for dams and canals. Hydraulic structures in contact with water can be a cause of more serious damage to the environment. Geosynthetics are often required to limit interactions between structures and water. Geosynthetics can increase the stability of hydraulic structures.
The use of geosynthetics in agriculture is one of the fastest growing market segments worldwide. The earliest applications of geosynthetics were for agricultural use and the specification of geosynthetics was directed at lining ponds for agriculture, including linings for ditches, ditches, and irrigation canals to help conserve water, lining farm ponds, and rainwater catchment ponds in arid regions of the world. Nowadays, the use of geosynthetics and geomembranes, especially in agriculture, has grown significantly in recent years.
Erosion is a natural process caused by forces from water or wind. This is influenced by several factors, such as soil type, types of plants and land degradation, and can also be accelerated by several human activities that occur in the area. Uncontrolled erosion process can cause severe damage to the existing structure and also to the environment.
Geosynthetics are effective for use as an unpaved road reinforcement layer and also as a work platform on soft soils. If properly designed, a geosynthetic can have one or more of the following functions: separation, reinforcement and drainage functions
Horizontal layers of geosynthetic reinforcement can be applied to the embankment soil of the retaining wall system to provide a reinforced soil mass that functions like a gravity wall structure to withstand lateral stresses that occur behind the reinforcement zone.
Roads or highways are the most important infrastructure in development in every country. Due to the very heavy load of vehicular traffic, climatic conditions and the property of the materials used in the structure, the road pavement cannot achieve the expected performance.
In the construction of new railway tracks, geosynthetics can function as separators from materials that have different grain distributions, filters, drainage and soil reinforcement. Geosynthetics can be installed in or under the ballast or sub-ballast layers.
Embankment construction on soft soil is a very challenging job. In this context, the use of geosynthetics to improve embankment stability is one of the most effective and an excellent form of application in soil reinforcement engineering.
