Use of geogrid in tank foundations
Use of geogrid in tank foundations
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For a tank (Dia 80metre) foundation project
We are proposing a geogrid layer on a stone blanket with sand layer on top of the geogrid. Should it be vice versa?
We are proposing a geogrid layer on a stone blanket with sand layer on top of the geogrid. Should it be vice versa?





RE: Use of geogrid in tank foundations
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RE: Use of geogrid in tank foundations
we are proposing a layer of geogrid in the sand pad foundation. what should be the layers in which the geogrid should be laid. i.e sand or aggergate.
should we lay the geogrid on the aggregate base and top up with sand layer or vice versa for better results.