BIO-BASED SUBSTITUTES FOR GEOTEXTILE BARRIERS IN PERMEABLE BRICK PAVING SYSTEMS
The major assessment reveals that natural fiber geotextiles provide a viable "temporary support" mechanism. Among the bio-based candidates, heavy woven Coconut Coir matting (700 - 900 GSM) represents an optimal biomaterial substitute due to its high lignin content, which extends biological durability to 3 - 5 years. This window provides a stabilized transition, allowing the native subgrade soil to achieve natural compaction equilibrium before organic degradation safely concludes. To supplement shorter functional lifespans—such as Jute (1 - 2 years), Hemp (2 - 4 years), and Sisal (3 - 4 years) this paper examines the integration of the "No - Fabric" engineering method based on Terzaghi’s Filter Criteria. By leveraging precision particle size distribution and geometric stone interlocking, the system establishes a permanent subgrade transition zone that outlasts organic decomposition without risking subbase contamination. Ultimately, this research demonstrates that substituting synthetic geotextiles with bio-based barriers, backed by graded aggregate physics, achieves zero-plastic stormwater infiltration, eliminates groundwater microplastic accumulation, and transitions civil infrastructure toward high-performance, carbon-negative life cycles.
Keywords: Permeable Brick Paving, Bio-Based Geotextiles, Coconut Coir, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), Microplastic Mitigation, Terzaghi’s Filter Criteria.
Jha, D. (2026). Bio-Based Substitutes for Geotextile Barriers in Permeable Brick Paving Systems. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(6). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i6.138
Jha, Deeya. "Bio-Based Substitutes for Geotextile Barriers in Permeable Brick Paving Systems." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 6, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i6.138.
Jha, Deeya. "Bio-Based Substitutes for Geotextile Barriers in Permeable Brick Paving Systems." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 6 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i6.138.
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