Use of geotextile in road construction

Abstract

Geotextile have been successfully used for decades in the construction of roads. They fulfil almost all classical function like separation, protection, filtration, Drainage, sealing, and reinforcement. In recent time the scope of application has been extended significantly by the construction of road pavement. Field evidences indicate that geosynthetic reinforcements can improve pavement performance by avoiding cracking, rutting, potholes & by reducing deflection of road surface. Jute produced abundantly in India and may used in beneficially and abundantly with great efficacy for stabilization of soil and soil stabilization for week sub grade .Though there has been extremely limited but successful construction of roads.