Difference between revisions of "Drainage fabric"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A natural or synthetic fabric used as a geotextile to mechanically aid in the optimization of water drainage systems. A drainage fabric, such as burlap, is used to restrict movement of dirt and stones while permitting water to pass. It may be installed around a drain pipe to prevent soil from entering the system or it may be installed on a slope to minimize erosion. | + | A natural or synthetic fabric used as a [[geotextile]] to mechanically aid in the optimization of water drainage systems. A drainage fabric, such as [[burlap]], is used to restrict movement of dirt and stones while permitting water to pass. It may be installed around a drain pipe to prevent soil from entering the system or it may be installed on a slope to minimize erosion. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 13:56, 26 August 2020
Description
A natural or synthetic fabric used as a Geotextile to mechanically aid in the optimization of water drainage systems. A drainage fabric, such as Burlap, is used to restrict movement of dirt and stones while permitting water to pass. It may be installed around a drain pipe to prevent soil from entering the system or it may be installed on a slope to minimize erosion.
Synonyms and Related Terms
manta drenante (Port.); geotextile
Resources and Citations
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990