GEOMAT Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: civil engineering, applicable for protection of slopes of roads, water-development works against erosion, as well as for reinforcement of soil beds of roads, airfields and other geotechnic objects. SUBSTANCE: the cellular structure geomat is made of two flexible strips installed on the ribs and interconnected by staggered linear joints. Novelty is in the fact that the strips are manufactured of unwoven geotextile reinforced by finishing and plain seams arranged uniformly over the area of strips and parallel to their base, the distance between the seams and the width of the stitch make up 2 to 5 mm, the strips are interconnected by plain seams with reinforcement of the edge zones. EFFECT: reduced specific consumption of materials, enhanced service life, strength, stiffness and water permeability of the cellular structure in the conditions of action of the soil medium. 6 cl, 4 dwg