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A study conducted by scientists and experts of the offshore breakwater system using geotube technology along the Poonthura coastal stretch in Kerala has found that they yielded remarkable transformations in the coastal landscape behind the offshore breakwater stretch.

About Geotubing

• Geotubes are large, permeable fabric tubes filled with dredged materials or other hydraulically filled materials. 
• The geotextile fabric allows water to escape while retaining the solid particles, making them effective for dewatering purposes and retaining soil from erosions. 
• These tubes are constructed from high-strength, permeable materials, typically polypropylene woven geotextile, ensuring durability and resistance to environmental factors.
• Geotubes for seawalls and coastal protection create a synthetic barrier to use along shorelines and beaches to help control erosion. 
• Often referred to as breakwater tubes, these barriers act as the first line of defense against waves and tidal action. 
• As waves crash onto the beaches and shorelines, they hit the seawall, limiting the exposure to beaches and dunes. 
• Geotube seawalls provide coastal defense for canals, bays, and other areas, minimizing the eroding impact of waves and helping retain sand/shorelines.
• Geotubes can be installed in various sizes and shapes to fit specific project requirements. 
• They are also adaptable to different site conditions, including contaminated sites, waterfronts, and inland waterways. 

Geotubing FAQs

Q1: What is the primary purpose of Geotubes?

Ans: Dewatering and erosion control

Q2: How do Geotubes help in dewatering?

Ans: Their fabric allows water to escape while retaining solids.

Q3: Geotubes are primarily made from which type of material?

Ans: Polypropylene woven geotextile

Source: TH