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Nylon matting: A textile structure used for soil and civil engineering applications
Author(s) -
Godehn D. J.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
polymer engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.503
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1548-2634
pISSN - 0032-3888
DOI - 10.1002/pen.760170509
Subject(s) - materials science , porosity , textile , water content , soil structure , moisture , surface runoff , erosion , composite material , environmental science , geotechnical engineering , soil water , soil science , engineering , geology , ecology , paleontology , biology
A new type of interlaced mat made of heavy denier nylon monofilaments has been developed, and has been under evaluation for the past few years. Due to its combination of unique properties—high strength, great porosity, chemical stability—it is finding uses in many varied applications. Its current greatest use is in soil erosion control, where the product, when placed on steep banks, traps soil particles caused by runoff water, thus preventing erosion and providing a good seed bed for grasses and other ground cover. Placed under turf and sods, the structure provides a porous, open structure which holds moisture and enhances root growth, while the mechanical strength of this material reduces packing of the soil, thus making a superior base for athletic fields and playgrounds. The product, its properties, and its applications are described.