The use of high-strength geogrids in fill embankments
The uses of geosynthetics in civil engineering are relatively well-defined according to their functions. There is still, however, an inclination to use traditional methods over geosynthetics. The use of high-strength geogrids is not as widely used as lower-strength geogrids which are commonly applie...
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| description | The uses of geosynthetics in civil engineering are relatively well-defined according to their functions. There is still, however, an inclination to use traditional methods over geosynthetics. The use of high-strength geogrids is not as widely used as lower-strength geogrids which are commonly applied in civil engineering applications. Zimbali Lakes Resort was a development that required earthworks conducted before the construction of the facilities. The initial construction required high-engineered fills that were designed to reach a height of up to 15m. The excessive load projected instability, and the high-water table necessitated the requirement for control measures. Reinforcement was required to increase the shear strength of the soil before it can support the self-weight of the fill. High-strength geogrids were used to restrict the vertical displacement of the fills by preventing base sliding, controlling differential settlement, and protecting the embankment against internal and global stability failures. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-786f50d9b4744f05ba361e112ab2b94d2023-02-23T14:18:46ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422023-01-013680202410.1051/e3sconf/202336802024e3sconf_geoafrica2023_02024The use of high-strength geogrids in fill embankmentsJacob Blaise0Naidoo Brandon1Maccaferri SA, Engineering DepartmentMaccaferri SA, Engineering DepartmentThe uses of geosynthetics in civil engineering are relatively well-defined according to their functions. There is still, however, an inclination to use traditional methods over geosynthetics. The use of high-strength geogrids is not as widely used as lower-strength geogrids which are commonly applied in civil engineering applications. Zimbali Lakes Resort was a development that required earthworks conducted before the construction of the facilities. The initial construction required high-engineered fills that were designed to reach a height of up to 15m. The excessive load projected instability, and the high-water table necessitated the requirement for control measures. Reinforcement was required to increase the shear strength of the soil before it can support the self-weight of the fill. High-strength geogrids were used to restrict the vertical displacement of the fills by preventing base sliding, controlling differential settlement, and protecting the embankment against internal and global stability failures.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/05/e3sconf_geoafrica2023_02024.pdfgeosyntheticsgeogridreinforcement |
| spellingShingle | Jacob Blaise Naidoo Brandon The use of high-strength geogrids in fill embankments E3S Web of Conferences geosynthetics geogrid reinforcement |
| title | The use of high-strength geogrids in fill embankments |
| title_full | The use of high-strength geogrids in fill embankments |
| title_fullStr | The use of high-strength geogrids in fill embankments |
| title_full_unstemmed | The use of high-strength geogrids in fill embankments |
| title_short | The use of high-strength geogrids in fill embankments |
| title_sort | use of high strength geogrids in fill embankments |
| topic | geosynthetics geogrid reinforcement |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/05/e3sconf_geoafrica2023_02024.pdf |
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