The main functions of Geonet are Drainage and Separation of geotechnical layers of materials. Here are some common uses of geonet:
Ponds are artificially created for fluid storage systems which are designed commonly using geosynthetic materials. Ponds can be of various types depending on applications such as; Leachate Ponds, Brine Ponds, Wastewater Ponds, Containment Ponds, Gravity Ponds, Raw Water Storage Pond, Pregnant Solution Ponds etc
Geonet and Geocomposite ( Laminated Geonet with Geotextile ) are great drainage options for low slopes and can also withstand high loads which make an ideal system by providing drainage to migrating gases and liquids.They also offer better protection to geomembrane and are the most cost effective solution for drainage in pond applications.
Geonet and Geocomposite provide better gas drainage solutions beneath ponds. Often the subsoil has entrapped gases that travel upwards and accumulate beneath the impermeable barrier such as geomembrane. These gases create uplift pressure on the impermeable barrier which can ultimately affect the integrity of the impermeable barrier and destabilize the pond systems
Moreover during the construction of ponds, underground running water and water tables may be intercepted, which must be drained to eliminate the hydrostatic pressure and guarantee the stability of the structure.
Geonet can be used to separate different layers of soil. The goal of separating diverse ground structures is to prevent granular grounds from losing their geotechnical and mechanical features and functions. These structures can lose their characteristics due to the influence of pollution and fine-grained grounds. Another reason for the usage of geonet is ground reinforcement. These products empower the carrying potential of the current system due to the effects of friction and locking.