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ASSESSMENT OF GEOGRID APPLICATION IN REDUCED-SCALE FOOTING WITH TRANSPARENT SOIL

Resumo

This study presents an experimental investigation into the application of geogrids for basal reinforcement of footings. To achieve this, a series of reduced-scale load tests were conducted on a transparent granular soil foundation. These tests involved the strategic placement of a single layer of geogrid at varying depths. In addition to the load tests, a suite of geotechnical characterization assessments and transparency quantification measurements were meticulously performed to gain profound insights into the complex behavior of the transparent soil medium. This comprehensive characterization provided valuable information regarding the soil's response to the geogrid reinforcement. Furthermore, the study included a detailed investigation of the geogrid material itself, with a focus on measuring its tensile strength properties. The results derived from this research effort not only contributed to determining the optimal depth for geogrid embedment, accounting for geometric constraints, but also unveiled the substantial influence of the geogrid positioning on the reinforcement strategy. These findings offer valuable insights into the practical implementation of geogrids for footing reinforcement, ultimately advancing our understanding of soil-engineering interactions and their implications for structural stability and safety.

Palavras-chave

Geogrids; Basal Reinforcement; Footings; Transparency Quantification

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