Nonwoven Geotextile Interlayers

in Concrete Pavements

Improving Pavement in America

Pavement engineers are constantly seeking out proven innovative concepts with the potential to improve pavement performance while reducing costs. An example of such a concept is the use of a nonwoven geotextile as an alternative to hot-mix asphalt (HMA) between cementitious layers. Proven by German engineers to be effective, this concept is not common or widespread in the U.S. However, as part of a recent effort to demonstrate the use of nonwoven geotextile interlayers as concrete pavement interlayers, initial recommendations for materials specifications and better construction practices were developed.  Implementation of a nonwoven geotextile interlayer was successful in two recent field trials in Missouri and Oklahoma. The material proved to be cost effective, required minimal training and equipment during construction, and could be placed rapidly. As a result, nonwoven geotextiles have the potential to be a viable alternative to more conventional materials as an interlayer in the U.S. pavements.

Principles

Benefits

  • Cost Savings – lower cost for material and installation.
  • Expedited Construction – rapid installation, with firsthand observations revealing installation rates exceeding that of paving.
  • Ease of Construction – requiring a minimum of training and equipment
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