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Photo-initiated degradation of geotextiles

Journal Article · · Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
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  1. Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA (United States)
Seven commercially available needle punched nonwoven geotextiles were evaluated in three outdoor locations and the results were contrasted against results from three different accelerated laboratory weathering test devices. The outdoor tests were conducted in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas, and were conducted for 12 months` duration. The laboratory tests were carbon arc, xenon arc, and UV-fluorescent methods conducted for 500 hours` duration. Responses of various nonwoven geotextiles varied from little strength and strain loss to significant degradation of the material. Outdoor versus accelerated results are contrasted and practical conclusions are given based on information gained from this investigation.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
289433
Journal Information:
Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Journal Name: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 124; ISSN 1090-0241; ISSN JGGEFK
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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