ABSTRACT
Construction of structures on soft foundations presents a major challenge for geotechnical engineers due to the limited bearing capacity of foundation, resulting in excessive settlement under construction loads. To address this issue, various ground improvement techniques are used, including preloading, soil replacement, grouting, piling, and geosynthetic reinforcement. Geosynthetic reinforcement, which involves incorporating geosynthetic layers into the foundation bed, is particularly effective in enhancing the shear strength of soil and creating a well-structured foundation with high bearing capacity and minimal settlement. The choice of geosynthetic reinforcement, such as geotextile, geogrid, or geocell, influences failure modes and stress distribution within the soil. Recent advancements in understanding the technical aspects of geosynthetic reinforcement have led to their widespread application in stabilizing and reinforcing footings, buried pipes, pavements, embankments, slopes, etc. This paper provides an overview of recent scientific achievements, reinforcing mechanisms, and research findings related to the protection of footings, buried pipes, and roads.
