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Use Terrafix Geo Fabric for: Stabilizing coastal structures, protecting landfill lining systems, soil filtration, separation, and drainage in civil engineering projects.
Terrafix Geo Fabric is a high-performance, non-woven staple fibre geotextile designed for demanding applications in coastal and landfill environments. Manufactured in Australia, it provides a unique combination of mechanical strength, hydraulic properties, and durability. Made from either polyester or polypropylene fibres, Terrafix Geo Fabric is engineered to protect impermeable liners, ensuring long-term stability and performance. Its high elongation properties minimize installation damage and ensure effective soil contact, interaction, and stability. Terrafix Geo Fabric's resistance to abrasion, UV degradation, and hydrocarbons makes it a reliable solution for a wide range of civil engineering projects.
Key Features of Terrafix Geo Fabric Non-Woven Stable Fibre Geotextile
- High Strength: Offers exceptional CBR burst strength and wide strip tensile strength, providing robust reinforcement and stability for coastal structures and landfill lining systems.
- UV Resistance: Exhibits high retention of strength after accelerated UV exposure, ensuring long-term performance in exposed environments.
- Abrasion Resistance: Maintains strength after abrasion, making it suitable for dynamic environments where mechanical stress is a concern.
- Excellent Filtration Properties: Provides optimal pore size and permeability, allowing for effective filtration while preventing soil particle migration.
- Chemical Resistance: Demonstrates high retention of strength after hydrocarbon (diesel) exposure, ensuring durability in contaminated environments.
- Australian-Made: Developed and tested in accordance with Australian standards, ensuring quality and reliability for local conditions.
Technical Overview
Terrafix Geo Fabric non-woven geotextiles are engineered to provide a balance of mechanical and hydraulic properties essential for the stability and longevity of civil engineering projects. The staple fibre blend and inbuilt flexibility allow for effective soil interaction and stability, while the hydraulic characteristics ensure efficient filtration and drainage. These geotextiles are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of coastal and landfill environments, providing reliable performance over time.
Fibre Type: 100% Virgin Polyester Fibre
Pore Size (O95): ≤ 75 µm (AS 3706.7), 108-182 µm (ASTM D6767 - Capillary Flow Method) - Provides effective filtration while preventing soil particle migration.
Application Information
- Applications: Coastal protection, landfill lining systems, soil stabilization, filtration, separation, drainage, and erosion control.
- Installation: High elongation properties minimize installation damage and ensure effective soil contact, interaction, and stability.
- Industry Standards: Developed and tested in accordance with Australian standards (AS 3706) and ASTM standards.
Storage and Shelf Life
- Storage Recommendations: Store in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight and mechanical damage.
- Handling Precautions: Handle with care to avoid punctures or tears.
Certifications
- Tested in accordance with Australian Standards (AS 3706)
- Tested in accordance with ASTM Standards
Frequently Asked Questions About Terrafix Geo Fabric Non-Woven Stable Fibre Geotextile
Q: What is Terrafix Geo Fabric used for?
A: Terrafix Geo Fabric is used for stabilizing coastal structures, protecting landfill lining systems, and various civil engineering applications requiring soil filtration, separation, and drainage.
Q: What type of fibres are used in Terrafix Geo Fabric?
A: Terrafix Geo Fabric is made using either polyester and/or polypropylene fibres, providing a unique staple fibre blend for enhanced performance.
Q: How does Terrafix Geo Fabric protect landfill liners?
A: Terrafix Geo Fabric significantly reduces the force placed on impermeable liners, protecting them in both the short and long term.
Q: Is Terrafix Geo Fabric suitable for coastal environments?
A: Yes, Terrafix Geo Fabric is specifically developed to stabilize coastal structures, offering high abrasion and UV resistance for harsh environmental conditions.
Q: What are the hydraulic properties of Terrafix Geo Fabric?
A: Terrafix Geo Fabric provides optimal pore size and permeability for effective filtration, with permittivity ranging from 0.30 s-1 to 1.41 s-1 and a coefficient of permeability from 20 x 10-4 m/s to 48 x 10-4 m/s.
Q: Is Terrafix Geo Fabric resistant to chemical exposure?
A: Yes, Terrafix Geo Fabric demonstrates high retention of strength after hydrocarbon (diesel) exposure, ensuring durability in contaminated environments.
Q: Where is Terrafix Geo Fabric manufactured?
A: Terrafix Geo Fabric is proudly made in Australia, developed and tested in accordance with Australian standards.
Use Terrafix Geo Fabric Non-Woven Stable Fibre Geotextile for:
- Stabilizing coastal structures, preventing erosion and protecting shorelines.
- Protecting landfill lining systems, preventing damage to geomembranes and ensuring containment.
- Soil filtration, preventing soil particle migration while allowing water flow.
- Soil separation, preventing intermixing of different soil layers.
- Drainage, facilitating water flow in drainage systems.
- Erosion control, stabilizing slopes and preventing soil loss.
Why Use Terrafix Geo Fabric Non-Woven Stable Fibre Geotextile:
- High Strength: Provides robust reinforcement, ensuring stability and long-term performance in demanding applications, preventing structural failures.
- UV Resistance: Ensures long-term durability in exposed environments, reducing the need for replacements and maintenance.
- Abrasion Resistance: Maintains performance in dynamic conditions, ensuring continued protection and stability, even with mechanical stress.
- Excellent Filtration Properties: Optimizes water flow while retaining soil, preventing clogging and maintaining drainage efficiency, ensuring long term performance.
- Chemical Resistance: Ensures durability in contaminated environments, providing reliable performance in landfills and industrial areas, preventing costly remediation.
- Australian-Made: Supports local manufacturing and ensures quality control, providing reliable products tailored to Australian conditions.
How to apply Terrafix Geo Fabric Non-Woven Stable Fibre Geotextile:
- Surface Preparation: Ensure the subgrade is smooth, free of debris, and properly compacted.
- Placement: Roll out the Terrafix Geo Fabric geotextile to the required dimensions, ensuring proper overlap between rolls.
- Securing: Secure the geotextile with pins or other appropriate methods to prevent movement during installation.
- Backfilling: Place fill material over the geotextile, ensuring it is placed carefully to avoid damage.
- Compaction: Compact the fill material according to project specifications.
Terrafix Geo limitations:
- Ensure proper installation techniques to avoid damage.
- Consider specific project requirements when selecting the appropriate Terrafix Geo Fabric grade.
- Protect from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during storage to prevent UV degradation.
Safety precautions when using Terrafix Geo Fabric Non-Woven Stable Fibre Geotextile:
- Personal Protective Equipment: Wear appropriate work gloves and safety footwear.
- Handling: Handle with care to avoid trips and falls.
- Cutting: Use appropriate cutting tools and exercise caution.
Terrafix Geo Fabric Non-Woven Stable Fibre Geotextile can be used on the following substrates:
- Soil: Provides separation, filtration, and reinforcement in soil structures.
- Sand: Stabilizes and filters sandy soils in coastal and hydraulic applications.
- Aggregate: Separates aggregate layers in road construction.
- Geomembranes: Protects geomembranes in landfill lining systems.
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