Geotextiles Configured for Moisture Management

Abstract

Disclosed are geotextiles configured for moisture management. In exemplary embodiments, a geotextile comprises a plurality of structural elements including one or more yarns, cords, or filament bundles arranged to form a fabric or grid. At least a portion of the structural elements include capillary-active surfaces and/or are configured to promote capillary wicking of moisture along at least one direction of the geotextile. At least a portion of the structural elements include internal void regions configured to maintain hydraulic conductivity under compaction. The geotextile is operable for providing dual-mode moisture transport through both capillary wicking and hydraulic flow thereby allowing for removal and redistribution of water from pavement layers and subgrade soils.

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