Soilgeosynthetic interaction

Abstract

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Soilgeosynthetic interaction mechanisms and soilgeosynthetic interface resistance are referred to in this chapter. Factors influencing soilgeosynthetic interaction, such as soil particle size, confinement stress, soil density, geosynthetic structure, soil type or alternative fill material, and cyclic loading, are analysed. The main relevance of soil particle size when the reinforcement is a geogrid is put forward. The influence of the soil moisture content on the behaviour of soilgeosynthetic interfaces and the use of alternative backfilling materials such as recycled construction and demolition materials are presented and discussed. The effects of cyclic loading on the interface behaviour under pull-out and direct shear are also described.</jats:p>