USE GEOSYNTHETIC (GEOCELL MATTREES) IN ROAD EMBANKMENT OVER SOFT CLAYS

BY

LEE SEA TEE

ABSTRACT

Extensive experience has shown that reinforced soil techniques are very effective in the construction of embankment over soft foundation. Mattress foundation using geogrids are often used to improve the supporting capability of a soft soil foundation. It is well know that the vertical load applied on a geogrid – mattress foundation is transmitted to the supporting soil over a wider area, thus, improving the soils ability to support the foundation load.

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Diploma in Civil Engineering

April 1998

Number: Volume VIII