Technical Textile Updates

Pradip Kumar Choudhury, Rishav Singh, and Aditya Shankar Ghosh1# Dream Institute of Technology, B.H. Road, Thakurpukur, Kolkata-700104, India, 1 Assistant Professor Dream Institute of Technology, B.H. Road, Thakurpukur, Kolkata-700104, India, 2 Assistant Professor3A former technical advisor and principal scientist at the National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Kolkata Abstract Jute Geotextile (JGT) is a natural alternative to synthetic geotextiles that shows promise in solving a range of soil-related civil engineering problems. JGT, which belongs to the GEOTECH technical textile class, acts as a change agent and enhances soil behaviour. It is becoming more and more popular with end users because of its technical advantages, eco-friendliness, very affordable prices. JGT’s fabric qualities are always being improved by research developments, and the company’s tried-and-true technology is supported by field tests and lab tests around the country. Contrary to popular opinion, JGT’s initial durability sufficiently supports soil consolidation processes, therefore its biodegradability is not a technological barrier. Moreover, JGT’s cost competitiveness against synthetic counterparts offers significant savings in construction projects, particularly evident in road construction and river bank protection. JGT’s high tensile modulus, yield strength, and mould surface flexibility are among its highlighted benefits. It interacts with soil during biodegradation, provides simple customisation, and efficiently reduces surface erosion. As demonstrated by more than 205 successful field experiments conducted in 22 Indian states, standardisation through published rules guarantees its smooth incorporation into a variety of civil engineering applications. Benefits to the environment further highlight JGT’s allure, since its ability to reduce carbon emissions and absorb CO2 makes it more appealing for sustainable building methods. By taking use of jute’s social importance, JGT helps the agricultural industry create jobs, boost soil fertility, and produce oxygen. Even if there are still issues, such as rivalry in the market and new technology, JGT has a bright future. Together with government backing and industry innovation, JGT’s critical role in sustainable engineering solutions makes it an essential part of tackling geotechnical issues while maintaining socioeconomic stability and environmental balance. Overview Jute Geotextile (JGT) is a natural substitute for synthetic geotextiles [8].It belongs to the technical textile class of the GEOTECH category [8]. It deals with a range of civil engineering problems pertaining to soil. It acts as a change agent and improves the behaviour of soil [3].Because of its efficacy, eco-friendliness, suitable techno-physical qualities, and cheap pricing, the product is becoming more and more popular with end customers. Jute research and studies have aided in the ongoing enhancement of fabric characteristics. Technology JGT technology has been validated via laboratory research and significant field applications. It has been and continues to be utilised nationwide for slope protection, erosion management, river/canal bank protection, road building, and the prevention of railway track subsidence. The application technology is comparable to that of synthetic geotextiles. Separation, filtration, and drainage are the three ways that geotextiles work together to provide effective stress in the soil. The results of lab-scale studies and field-scale applications with JGT have definitively demonstrated that in no case