Abstract
The research is an investigation of soil filtration by geotextile fabrics, with the ultimate objective of improving design and long-term performance of underdrain systems in Indiana highways. Experiments were conducted in the laboratory using the best available techniques, Flexible Wall Gradient Ratio Test and Rapid Retention Test, in order to assess soil-filter compatibility and monitor geotextile clogging, for a range of materials and testing conditions. Field information was also collected and samples from highway reconstruction project were examined for their long-term performance. The main findings relate to the influence of the amounts of silt and clay and the state of compaction of the subgrade. Controlling parameters of the geotextile effectiveness are its opening size, thickness and manufacturing style. Based on these findings and information already available from the literature, new design and installation guidelines including filter selection criteria are proposed for non-woven geotextile filters in Indiana highway edge underdrain systems.
Keywords
underdrain, edge drain, filter, clogging, non-woven, geotextiles, filter criterion, flexible wall gradient ratio, rapid retention test, SPR-2635
Report Number
FHWA/IN/JTRP-2005/01
SPR Number
2635
Performing Organization
Joint Transportation Research Program
Publisher Place
West Lafayette, IN
Date of Version
2006
DOI
10.5703/1288284313389
Recommended Citation
Lee, S., and P. L. Bourdeau. Filter Performance and Design for Highway Drains. Publication FHWA/IN/JTRP-2005/01. Joint Transportation Research Program, Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2006. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284313389Project Number
C-36-15O
File Number
6-9-15