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| Author(s): | Sivaramakrishnan, R.;
Varma, C. R. R. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Aspinwall Geotech, Ltd., Cochin, Kerala, India |
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| Title: | Natural fibre geotextiles as a revetment filter for river bank protection |
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| Column Name: | Research and development
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| Section: | Technical papers
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| Meeting Info.: | Nashville, TN: February 25-28, 1997 |
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| Source: | International Erosion Control Association Proceedings 28:Erosion Control and the Environment...Working in Harmony. February 1997, p. 419-426. |
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| Publishing Information: | Steamboat Springs, CO: International Erosion Control Association |
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| # of Pages: | 8 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Jute netting; Erosion control; Banks; History; Geotextile fabrics; Conservation
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Jute Geotextiles in woven, nonwoven and composite forms are used in ground engineering applications. Geotextiles are permeable textile fabrics used as filters to prevent soil from migrating, while maintaining the water flow. They are similarly used as filters below riprap and other armour materials to prevent soil from washing out coastal and stream bank protection systems. Presently these consist of up to 90% of synthetic materials, including polyester, polypropylene, polythene as well as some polyamide and polyvinychloride fibres, which are not bio-degradable. It is not generally realized that jute textiles have been used in a limited way from the beginning of this century as the traditional geotextile material for various ground engineering applications. Jute mesh was probably first used in erosion control in the USA in the early 30s and was in use for over 20 years with an annual consumption of 3000 tons'. The use of jute mesh there after declined due to uncompetitive price loaded with high freight cost. The United Nations International Trade Center is now making an endeavor to promote the use of Jute geotextiles. At least a few companies supplying jute geotextiles manufactured in India and Thailand are operating in the USA, West Germany, France and several types of erosion control works have been undertaken using jute geo fabrics. In the western countries, environment pollution is a major issue, of which planners are increasingly aware. As the synthetic geotextiles are prone to adverse environmental effects, the desirable ecological aspects of jute geotextiles come into play in erosion control applications." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 5 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Sivaramakrishnan, R., and C. R. R. Varma. 1997. Natural fibre geotextiles as a revetment filter for river bank protection. Int. Erosion Control Assoc. Proc. p. 419-426. |
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