Abstract:
Improving the quality and efficiency of construction on problematic soil conditions largely
depends on the correct assessment of their properties, the choice of foundations, and structural and
technological solutions. This study presents a practical solution for improving soil bases using reinforcement
as the chosen method of improvement. The effectiveness of the reinforcing element was established
experimentally, which made it possible to identify the peculiarities of changing strength and deformation
properties of ground bases reinforced with geosynthetic material, as well as the possibility of modeling
destructive soils using a "quasi-soil" approach. Analysis of the influence of reinforcing geosynthetic material
proved its positive effect on the properties of the ground. The calculation of the coefficient of relative collapse
after reinforcing became 0.03. Geosynthetic material is not subject to rotting, or root penetration, the structure
of the material provides good strength and filtering properties. Thus, the use of geosynthetic materials allows
the improvement of the mechanical properties of soils in a targeted way
