Performance Properties of Geogrids

This chapter describes how, with BS 8006, FHWA-SA-96-071, an independent certification of product characteristics by the British Board of Agreement, a sound base for the use of reinforcing products, whether the products are flexible or stiff now available. A range of geogrid products with varying strength that are made in different ways is available where users can select the product best suited for their purpose. However, it should be emphasized that in the design specification for a project all relevant design parameters must be listed. The required design strength should clearly be specified for a design life, and the design conditions that influence the various partial factors should be listed. Alternatively, the factors used in the design for the different polymers must be listed. This allows the contractor to select between various products while the advantages in lower material factors, which are listed in the BS 8006 for products that have a record of extensive tests, are fully used as a competitive edge and for the benefit of the user. In an earlier publication a comparison is made between the partial material factors and some other characteristics of stiff and flexible geogrids. This chapter gives the latest results and comparisons with other standards.

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    Marcel Dekker, Incorporated

    270 Madison Avenue
    New York, NY  United States  10016
  • Authors:
    • Voskamp, W
  • Publication Date: 2003

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Features: Figures; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: pp 19-35
  • Monograph Title: Reinforced Soil Engineering. Advances in Research and Practice

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  • Accession Number: 01041734
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 0824742540
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jan 30 2007 1:32PM