The Behaviour and Performance of Geo-Textiles with Reference to CBR Value on Clay Soil

Abstract

Geo-textiles are polymers of high tensile strength, and they are flexible in nature. They are widely used in a variety of engineering applications including soil reinforcement. Hence, it was necessary to make an in depth study on the use of geo-textiles and their relative advantages. This work focuses on a comparative study on the load carrying capacities using geo-textiles. A series of California Bearing Ratio (CBR) tests were performed on soil reinforced with geo-textiles, placed in single and double layers at different depths. The CBR value and stress-strain results of this study provided a better understanding on the comparative changes in load carrying capacities of the soil. The information will help in better decision making in the field of soil reinforcement.