SECTION 209 - GEOTEXTILE STABILIZATION
209.01 Description. This work consists of furnishing and installing geotextile for
stabilization of embankments and subgrades as shown in the plans and in conformance with these specifications.
209.02 Materials. The geotextile and incidental materials for this work shall meet the
requirements of Subsection 714.13.
209.03 Construction Requirements. A subgrade that is to receive geotextile shall be
shaped and compacted to a smooth finish and free of loose material and sharp objects. An embankment site shall be cleared and grad ed to establish a relatively smooth surface. Trees and stumps are to be cut off at ground line and sawdust or sand placed over these areas to provide a cushion for the geotextile. The geotextile shall be placed as smooth as pos sible and free from tens ion, stress, folds, wrinkles or creases. Where more than one layer of geotextile is required, all joints of the bottom layer shall be sewn to develop the required geotextile strength perpendicular to the joint. The top layer and single layer installations of geotextile may be overlapped a minimum of two feet at each joint or sewn.
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