Evaluating of geosynthetics reinforced road base with plate loading tests

OK B., DEMİR A., SARICI T., OVALI M.

Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences, vol.27, no.6, pp.718-728, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5505/pajes.2016.24483
  • Journal Name: Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.718-728
  • Keywords: Field tests, Weak soil, Granular fill bed, Geogrid, Plate loading test, UNPAVED ROADS, FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The use of geosynthetics as reinforcement for the base layer of flexible pavement systems has grown steadily over the past thirty years. Although geosynthetic reinforcements can lead to improved pavement performance, the specific conditions or mechanisms that govern the reinforcement are unclear, largely remaining unidentified and unmeasured. In this study, the assessment of the effect of geogrids on the roads that is reinforced granular fill layer over soft clay soil, section's ability to support before and after traffic loads were investigated using plate loading tests in situ. The results of the field tests show that geosynthetic reinforcement as is an effective method in reducing deformation and repairing granular fill layer overlying soft foundations.