Geotextile, a key to sustainable construction

Con el paso del tiempo la industria de la construcción se ha destacado por ser uno de los sectores que ha buscado soluciones más livianas, resistentes y sostenibles, todo esto con el fin de generar un tejido geotextil que genere mayor innovación y que a su vez, esté a favor del medioambiente, es por esto que, hoy en Textiles Omnes te contaremos la importancia de los geotextiles y los beneficios que aportan a esta industria.

¿What is a geotextile used for?

Es importante tener en cuenta que un geotextil es un material que se usa especialmente en los sectores de construcción, ya que son tejidos sintéticos, flexibles e impermeables fabricados con fibras de polipropileno, poliéster, etc. Los tejidos geotextiles funcionan perfectamente en obras de drenaje, carreteras y sectores de ingeniería civil. A continuación te mostraremos los usos de estos tejidos:

  • Separation: A geotextile can be used to separate two different materials such as soil and concrete. This separation process is important as it prevents materials from mixing to improve the structural integrity of a building.
  • Filtration: Geotextile fabrics can be perfectly used to filter water and prevent soil particles from moving. This filtration function prevents blockages and improves drainage capacity. An example of this occurs in the filtration of water that passes through the base of a road, since these fabrics prevent soil erosion.
  • Booster: This fabric is ideal for reinforcing the soil and improving its load capacity, which is why it is ideal for the construction of slopes and retaining walls, as this material helps the slope not to crumble.
  • Protection: Geotextiles are characterized by protecting other materials from damage. An example of the use of these fabrics is in the protection of underground pipes and cables.

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Advantages of geotextile in the construction sector

Sin lugar a dudas el papel de un tejido geotextil en el sector de la  construcción es fundamental para la sostenibilidad, pues estos tejidos no solo mejoran la estabilidad y vida útil de las estructuras; lo cual disminuye la cantidad de residuos que se generan en el sector de la construcción, sino que también, estabilizan el suelo, reducen la erosión, mejoran la capacidad de carga y protegen ecosistemas acuáticos, ya que previenen la lixiviación de sustancias tóxicas en cuerpos de agua. Es por esto que, es importante que conozcas algunos beneficios que te brindan estos tejidos:

  • They reduce energy consumption: Geotextiles help reduce energy consumption, especially in the construction sector, because by providing a protective layer that helps prevent erosion and increases the durability of structures, the need for frequent interventions is reduced and therefore , energy consumption that would be spent on structural damage and the construction materials supply chain is reduced.
  • Environmental restoration: In environmental restoration projects, geotextiles help rehabilitate degraded areas, promoting biodiversity and helping with the recovery of affected ecosystems.
  • Water Conservation: These fabrics are ideal for erosion control and water management, which is why they conserve water and promote water infiltration into the soil. This is crucial for those areas that are prone to drought and for the sustainable development of water resources.
  • Reduce costs: Geotextile fabrics reduce construction costs by reducing the amount of materials needed, speeding up the construction process and reducing maintenance.

 ¿Why is it ideal to use a geotextile on roads? 

El uso de un geotextil es fundamental para la construcción de carreteras, ya que estos materiales ofrecen estabilidad en suelos blandos o poco compactos, actúan como una barrera que evita que el suelo se desplace, separan capas de suelo y materiales en la construcción de carreteras, reducen el espesor de la capa de asfalto, facilitan el drenaje de agua lluvia y proporcionan una base más sólida en terrenos difíciles o inestables.

Indeed, the application of geotextiles in the construction sector significantly supports sustainability, efficiency and safety, thus providing an improvement in the quality and longevity of infrastructure. At Textiles Omnes we are experts in industrial fabrics, if this topic seemed interesting to you contact us for more information.

 

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