SOIL STABILIZATION USING GEO GRID

Author: SRIVARSHINI T, ASHWATH P

Published On: 2024-12-13

Soil stabilization is a critical component of geotechnical engineering, essential for improving the structural integrity of weak or unstable soils, especially in construction. Geo grids are geosynthetic materials, that have a grid-like geometry, are installed to reinforce soils through interlocking with soil particles, distribute loads, reduce lateral soil movement, increase shear resistance, and, indeed, add immense value to applications involving retaining walls, roadways, embankments, and slope stabilization. This research will involve extensive laboratory testing combined with analysis in the field. Some of the features that it will be evaluating include soil strength, deformation, and settlement reduction with and without reinforcement by geo grids. It will also present an observation on the long-term durability of geo grids and their capacity to reduce soil erosion. To explain the best applications of geo-grids in soil stabilization, these findings would be helpful and lead to improved performances for soil within challenging geotechnical conditions at a relatively low cost with environmental friendliness. By working on this study, it aims to contribute to enhancing more sustainable geotechnical engineering solutions in the development of infrastructure and the environment.

Key Words:  Geo grids, Geosynthetics, Load-bearing capacity, Shear strength, Soil reinforcement, Settlement reduction, Slope stabilization, Retaining walls, Embankments, Erosion control, Geotechnical engineering, Sustainable infrastructure, Soil deformation