Use of geosynthetics for pavement construction in less developed countries

J. Dennis Clarke*, R. C. Harvey, G. H. Jamnejad, B. Kazerani

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Abstract

Highway construction in less developed countries requires, increasingly it seems, the use of scarce resources in order to satisfy the demands of modern traffic. As an alternative to high-quality road metal base materials to disperse applied loads onto the subgrade, it may be cost-efficient to provide a local base material stabilized with geosynthetics. In particular, the use of a honeycomb-type grid material, called the 'grid cell' system, offers a number of advantages in this regard. These include improvements in the geomechanical and structural characteristics of the base layer, in addition to constructional advantages relating to the availability and handling of materials. This paper highlights the advantages to be gained from the use of grid cells, and the technical improvements which derive from reinforcing local and otherwise unsuitable material with the grid cell system.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)249-255
Number of pages7
JournalInternational journal for development technology
Volume4
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1986
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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