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Geosynthetics
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<p>Geosynthetics are synthetic products used to stabilize terrain. They are generally polymeric products used to solve <a href="/facts/Civil_engineering/avh5kEq2">civil engineering</a> problems. This includes eight main product categories: <a href="/facts/Geotextiles/aH0A0Hzz">geotextiles</a>, <a href="/facts/Geogrid/va0qLnj6">geogrids</a>, <a href="/facts/Geonets/h5yInULx">geonets</a>, <a href="/facts/Geomembranes/xH2HgN3C">geomembranes</a>, <a href="/facts/Geosynthetic_clay_liners/ko0UE8Bm">geosynthetic clay liners</a>, <a href="/facts/Geofoam/ajycatrt">geofoam</a>, <a href="/facts/Cellular_confinement/DKHcztF0">geocells</a> and <a href="/facts/Geocomposites/sDH4e72V">geocomposites</a>. The <a href="/facts/Polymer/eF32E50K">polymeric</a> nature of the products makes them suitable for use in the ground where high levels of durability are required. They can also be used in exposed applications. Geosynthetics are available in a wide range of forms and materials. These products have a wide range of applications and are currently used in many civil, <a href="/facts/Geotechnical_engineering/Nw55uq9R">geotechnical</a>, <a href="/facts/Transportation/npstdhvc">transportation</a>, geoenvironmental, <a href="/facts/Hydraulics/KSIqLovc">hydraulic</a>, and private <a href="/facts/Land_development/W6dVvXjT">development</a> applications including <a href="/facts/Road/3aadH4s3">roads</a>, <a href="/facts/Airfield/7KTfUuMc">airfields</a>, <a href="/facts/Railroad/9nJQbsDV">railroads</a>, <a href="/facts/Embankment_(transportation)/zuU0oRYD">embankments</a>, <a href="/facts/Retaining_structure/BNqSyXeS">retaining structures</a>, <a href="/facts/Reservoir/2FewszmR">reservoirs</a>, <a href="/facts/Canal/pBE8LsJx">canals</a>, <a href="/facts/Dam/BroJFhEI">dams</a>, <a href="/facts/Erosion_control/cyFXqN0x">erosion control</a>, <a href="/facts/Sediment_control/ullGGWy6">sediment control</a>, <a href="/facts/Landfill/7K4efGgz">landfill</a> liners, landfill covers, <a href="/facts/Mining/g6uDIFab">mining</a>, <a href="/facts/Aquaculture/MYdIMfbt">aquaculture</a> and <a href="/facts/Agriculture/TGztqzJs">agriculture</a>. </p>