A Durability Study of Jute Geotextile Treated with Bitumen Emulsion

Jute geotextile is considered as one of the vital construction material. It is also considered as an eco-friendly material but exhibits poor resistance against biodegradation. In the present study, bitumen emulsion was selected for the treatment of jute geotextile, as it prolongs the life of jute geotextile. The Sample of compost was prepared by mixing fertile garden soil, cow dung manure and sand in the proportion of 2:1:1. After the...