Finite element simulations of field behavior of flexible pavements with and without geosynthetic reinforcements using PLAXIS 2D | |
| Author | Nutthachai Prongmanee |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GE-11-06 |
| Subject(s) | Flexible pavement Siols--Reinforcement Soil-structure interaction |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Engineering in Geotechnical and Earth Resources Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GE-11-06 |
| Abstract | The purpose of this research is to study the behavior of full scale non-reinforced and reinforced flexible pavement in the field and compared the observed data with FEM PLAXIS 2D simulations. This research also studies the behavior of flexible road with geogrid reinforcements at different locations. The field observations were obtained from monitoring of field instrumentation. The concerned parameters included the vertical stress distributions, strains at geogrid reinforcements and deformations (rutting) in the flexible pavement reinforced from field instrumentations. Moreover, this research investigates properties, performances and suitability of flexible pavement and the advantages of flexible pavement with geogrid reinforcement. Geogrid reinforcements can improve the stiffness of flexible pavement structure and minimize rutting from repeated loading on the surface of the road pavement. Moreover, geogrid reinforcement can extend the life span of flexible pavements. |
| Year | 2011 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GE-11-06 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical Engineering (GE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Bergado, Dennes T.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Noppadol Phien-wej;Pham Huy Giao; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government (RTG) Scholarships; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2011 |