Application of Coir Geotextiles in Rural Roads of India

Worldwide, there is continuous search for finding new materials for use in civil/geotechnical Engineering practice. This paper presents the emergence of one such material known as coir geotextiles. Efforts have been made to present the significant technological developments that have taken place in the evolution of coir geotextiles, particularly for application in low-volume roads. This paper summarizes the various studies conducted to evaluate the potential of coir geotextiles through extensive laboratory model studies and field trials.