There are various types of geosynthetics used in civil engineering and construction works. Properties, functions and uses of geosynthetics are discussed.

Depleting sources for granular and other elementary raw materials, combined with the limited availability of funds for projects, has been generating new opportunities for innovative engineering to achieve cost-effective solutions. One of those innovations is the introduction of geosynthetics into the field of civil engineering.

Geosynthetics are considered as bona fide engineering materials that not only are filling in for the scarce raw materials like cement and steel, but also are turning out to be a pretty sound and good alternative to the conventional designs.