Code
01CD01225
Duration
01 October 2025 → 31 May 2026
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Engineering and technology
- Construction materials
- Soil mechanics
- Geotechnical and environmental engineering not elsewhere classified
Keywords
creep
sustainability
Recycled aggregate
Project description
Reinforced fill structures with geogrid reinforced soils are preferred for their cost-effectiveness, durability, and adaptability over traditional systems. However, still some challenges exist, particularly the long-term creep behavior of geogrids. While geosynthetics exhibit creep at high stress levels, realworld confined conditions typically impose lower tensile stresses. This study addresses these gaps through an optimized design approach and explores recycled aggregates as sustainable fill alternatives.