Evaluation of geogrid reinforcement of flexible pavement performance: A review of large-scale laboratory studies

H Alimohammadi, J Zheng, VR Schaefer… - Transportation …, 2021 - Elsevier
Many researchers have conducted laboratory studies for assessing the interaction
mechanism of soil and geosynthetics and have shown that the performance of flexible …

Performance of geosynthetic reinforced/stabilized paved roads built over soft soil under cyclic plate loads

M Abu-Farsakh, S Hanandeh, L Mohammad… - Geotextiles and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The benefits of using geosynthetics to enhance the performance of pavement constructed
over soft subgrade was evaluated using cyclic plate load testing. A total of six test sections …

Laboratory investigation of particle size effects on the shear behavior of aggregate-geogrid interface

B Han, J Ling, X Shu, H Gong, B Huang - Construction and Building …, 2018 - Elsevier
As an effective method to explore the interaction mechanism between aggregate particles
and geogrids, a large-scale direct shear test was employed to study the shear behavior of …

Strain distribution along geogrid-reinforced asphalt overlays under traffic loading

NS Correia, JG Zornberg - Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 2018 - Elsevier
While there is significant field evidence of the benefits of geosynthetic-reinforced asphalt
overlays, their use has focused on minimizing the development of reflective cracks. Yet …

Evaluating long-term benefits of geosynthetics in flexible pavements built over weak subgrades by finite element and Mechanistic-Empirical analyses

M Zadehmohamad, N Luo, M Abu-Farsakh… - Geotextiles and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Finite element (FE) models were developed to evaluate the benefits of geosynthetic
reinforcement in flexible pavements built over weak subgrades. The parametric study was …

Quantifying the effects of geogrid reinforcement in unbound granular base

B Han, J Ling, X Shu, W Song, RL Boudreau… - Geotextiles and …, 2019 - Elsevier
This study presents an effort to quantify the effects of geogrid reinforcement in the unbound
granular base through laboratory testing. Two laboratory tests, the large-scale cyclic shear …

Evaluation of geosynthetic reinforcement in unpaved road using moving wheel load test

M Singh, A Trivedi, SK Shukla - Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 2022 - Elsevier
The common cause of failure of the unpaved road is associated with undesirable ruts and
deformations. Use of geosynthetic reinforcement is a solution to this pavement distress …

Evaluating the performance of geosynthetic-reinforced unpaved roads using plate load tests

MY Abu-Farsakh, I Akond, Q Chen - International Journal of …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
This study evaluates the performance of geosynthetic-reinforced unpaved road sections
over soft subgrade using plate load test. The parameters investigated included the location …

Mechanistic–empirical analysis of the results of finite element analysis on flexible pavement with geogrid base reinforcement

MY Abu-Farsakh, J Gu, GZ Voyiadjis… - International Journal of …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
A finite-element response model was developed using ABAQUS software package to
investigate the effect of geogrid base reinforcement on the response of a flexible pavement …

Enhancing soft subgrade performance with geocomposite-embedded cap** layer: utilising Australian granular pavement design chart for assessing geocomposite …

C Gallage, K Wimalasena, S Jayakody… - Road Materials and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Improving soft subgrades in road construction is essential for efficient machinery use,
reducing gravel layer thickness, and enhancing pavement performance. Traditional methods …