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DANCIL, APRIL JOY B.
FABIAN, LEI CHRISTIAN
LLENA, JAY-R B.
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Geogrids - is a geosynthetic materials used as reinforcement in construction works. It can be used in the
soil reinforcement or used in the reinforcement of retaining walls and even many applications of the
The geogrids serve the function of holding or capturing the aggregates together. This method of
interlocking the aggregates would help in an earthwork that is stabilized mechanically. The apertures in
geogrids help in interlocking the aggregates or the soil that are placed over them.
The geogrids helps in redistribution of load over a wider area. This function has made the
The Geogrid layer possesses sufficient frictional resistance that opposes subgrade
lateral movement. This mechanism hence improves the bearing capacity of the layer.
Reduction of outward stresses means inward stresses are formed, which is the reason
behind the increase in bearing capacity.
The stresses produced by means of the wheel loadings coming over the pavement results
in the lateral movement of the aggregates. Which in turn affects the stability of the whole
pavement arrangement. The Geogrid act a restraint against this lateral movement.
Types of Geogrids
Based on which direction the stretching is done during manufacture, geogrids are classified as
1. Uniaxial geogrids
2. Biaxial Geogrids
Uniaxial Geogrids
These geogrids are formed by the stretching of ribs in the longitudinal direction. So, in
this case, the material possesses high tensile strength in the longitudinal direction than on the
transverse direction.
Biaxial Geogrids
Here during the punching of polymer sheets, the stretching is done in both directions.
Hence the function of tensile strength is equally given to both transverse and longitudinal
direction.
The usage of geogrids in retaining wall construction is in the area of soil backfills.
Holding the soil together will help in a stable retaining wall construction. The soil
structural integrity can be increased by reinforcing it by geogrids. This help in confining
backfill as well as help in distributing the loads. The geogrids solve the problems with
soft backfill or sloping ground.
The geogrid system is more flexible in nature. The retaining wall with the geogrid
system has the higher adapting ability with the deformation of the foundation, when
compared with traditional construction, which is very stiffer in nature.
The Geogrid retaining wall construction guaranty quality and reduced cost of
construction. This helps in rapid and convenient construction.
With time the geogrid reinforcing retaining wall construction and its advantages have
earned appreciation, which had made its demand to increase in the construction in
highways, railways, dams, ports, planning city and projects focusing on the
environment.
Geogrids can be used to stabilize the soil below the foundation mainly in shallow
foundation. To know that the modes of failure under the reinforced soil foundation has to be
understood.
Improvement of subgrade: The subgrade, which is the most important load bearing
strata, is made solid and strong by the geogrids. The problem of soft subgrade can be
Reinforcement of pavement base: The thickness of base if increased would increase the
reinforcement to a given base layer would give adequate stiffening that helps in reduction
of thickness and time of construction. This also helps in increasing the life of the
pavement.
Ease of Construction: he Geogrid can be installed in any weather conditions. This makes it more
demanding.
Land Optimization: This method of Geogrid installation in soils makes an unsuitable area suitable
for preparing it to meet desired properties for construction. Geogrid thus helps in proper land
utilization.
Geogrids are flexible in nature. They are known for their versatility.
Geogrids have high durability reducing maintenance cost. They are highly resistant against
environmental influences.
Reference :
https://theconstructor.org/building/geogrids-types-functions-applications-
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