17 Questions
What type of geotextile is produced by longitudinal stretching of a regularly punched polymer sheet?
Non-Woven geotextile
Which type of geogrid has a much higher tensile strength in the longitudinal direction than in the transverse direction?
Uniaxial geogrid
What distinguishes a Knitted geotextile from other types of geotextiles in terms of production process?
It is woven on a loom
Which type of geogrid has equal tensile strength in both the longitudinal and transverse directions?
Biaxial geogrid
What is the defining characteristic of a Geonet?
It has an open network of intersecting elements
Which of the following is NOT a common type of geosynthetic material mentioned in the text?
Geonaturals
Which of the following is a key aspect in the design of state-of-the-art filter materials?
Internal Stability
What is the primary material used in the manufacture of geosynthetics according to the text?
Synthetic polymers
In a zoned dam, where is the filter placed according to the text?
Between the core and the downstream shell zone
What is the purpose of the longitudinal 'chimney' drain in a zoned dam according to the text?
To collect the intercepted seepage flow and carry it to the base of the chimney
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect for the design of state-of-the-art filter materials?
Compaction
What is a defining characteristic of a GEONET?
Regular dense network of parallel ribs
Which geosynthetic product is best suited for use as lightweight fills, thermal insulators, and drainage channels?
GEOFOAM
What is a key feature of a GEOMEMBRANE?
Relatively impermeable synthetic sheet
Which term describes a geosynthetic product assembled from two or more materials to perform specific functions more effectively together?
GEOCOMPOSITE
In the context of geosynthetics, what function does FILTRATION primarily serve?
Drainage
Which geosynthetic material would be most suitable for providing protection against fluid migration in a project?
GEOMEMBRANE
Test your knowledge on the classification of geotextiles based on their manufacturing process and the characteristics of geogrids. Learn about woven, non-woven, knitted, and stitched geotextiles as well as uniaxial geogrids in this quiz.
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