Geosynthetics are materials that are used to strengthen and stabilize the ground. It’s like putting on a cast when you break your arm – the cast helps your arm heal and become strong again. Geosynthetics do the same thing for the ground.
Geosynthetics are made of different materials, such as plastic or fabric, and come in many different shapes and sizes. They can be put down on the ground like a blanket, or they can be buried underneath the ground. The geosynthetics keep the ground from moving too much, or shifting around, which can cause problems like landslides or erosion.
Geosynthetics can also be used to clean up pollution. There are special materials that can clean up things like oil spills or contaminated soil. They’re like superhero capes for the environment!
Without geosynthetics, many construction projects would be much harder or even impossible to complete. So geosynthetics are an important part of building and taking care of our world.