Soil-reinforcement interaction of a novel type of geogrid-geotextile composite for road applications: Experimental and numerical studies

Incorporating geosynthetic layers on top of the subgrade layer provides more stability and serviceability. That becomes a must when the subgrade layer is classified as a problematic soil. With the traditional method, two layers of geosynthetic are adopted: a geogrid for reinforcement and a geotextile for filtration. Placing these two materials in this manner is inefficient, economically unviable, and labor intensive. Hence, the proposed novel geogrid composite material combines the two geosynthetic layers (geogrid and geosynthetic) into one bonded system. That is capable of easing the construction process, saving time and expenses. It is expected to exceed the targeted properties of using the traditional technique.

Faculty Supervisor:

Marolo Alfaro

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Partner:

Titan Environmental Containment

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

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