Which materials are typically used for soil stabilization and erosion control?

Geosynthetics are commonly used for soil stabilization and erosion control because they include a variety of synthetic products such as geotextiles, geomembranes, and geogrids, which can enhance the physical properties of soil. They serve multiple functions including separation, reinforcement, filtration, and drainage. For example, geotextiles can prevent soil erosion by allowing water to pass through while filtering out soil particles, effectively providing support to the soil structure. They are also used to stabilize slopes and prevent sediment from entering waterways, making them a versatile choice in civil engineering and landscape architecture.

Other materials mentioned may have their own applications; for instance, gabions are wire mesh baskets filled with stones, primarily used for retaining walls or bank stabilization but not as versatile as geosynthetics in terms of specific soil stabilization applications. French drains are drainage systems designed to redirect water, not specifically for soil stabilization. Fill sections refer to the material used to build up grade but lack the soil reinforcing properties that geosynthetics provide.