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Record 1 1999-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Civil Engineering
CONT

Filters. Protective granular blankets comprising one or more layers of free-draining sand-gravel material placed on a subgrade or around a well casing to allow water to seep or flow from the soil but at the same time to prevent the washing-out of fines and erosion of the soil.

CONT

Placement of rip-rap size material may need a granular cushion to prevent damage to the fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Génie civil
CONT

Si le géotextile est placé sous enrochement, il peut s’avérer nécessaire de le protéger au moyen d’un coussin granulaire.

Spanish

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