USE OF SMART GEOSYNTHETICS BY UTILIZING SENSORS TO ENCHANCE INFRASTRUCTURE MONITORING

Abstract: The incorporation of load, temperature, and moisture sensors into geosynthetics for enhanced pavement monitoring and maintenance is the subject of a thorough investigation presented in this article. Intelligent characteristics that enable real-time data gathering and analysis have been added to a geosynthetic material that is often used in civil engineering applications. The development of sensor-integrated geosynthetic materials, their installation in pavement constructions, and an assessment of how well they enhance maintenance procedures are the objectives of this project. Data collecting, installation of pavement, and sensor integration are some of the methods. The project seeks to successfully accomplish its objectives using a structured management plan that incorporates planning, resource allocation, and risk management. The creation of material with sensors embedded into them, monitoring tools, and an improved comprehension of pavement performance are among the anticipated outcomes.To characterize various environmental and traffic circumstances, the project is implemented on specific road segments in both urban and rural locations. A project's workflow is depicted in a management flow chart, which also guarantees efficient planning and execution. The overall goal of this project is to apply intelligent geosynthetics to pavement management procedures, therefore improving infrastructure maintenance's longevity, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Keywords: Geosynthetics, Sensor, Structured management plan, Pavement performance, Pavement management