Reinforcing Subgrade of GT Road Kamra Using Jute Fibers Optimally

Abstract

The concept of earth reinforcement is an ancient technique and demonstrated abundantly in nature by animals, birds and the action of tree roots. Constructions using these techniques are known to have existed in the fifth and fourth millenniums BC. This concept is used for the improvement of certain desired properties of soil like bearing capacity, shear strength (C and φ), permeability characteristics, etc The knowledge of soil Stabilization in geotechnical engineering has been well documented. Journal articles and text books on stabilization technology are available to the students, practicing and consulting engineers in the field of geotechnical engineering. This state of the art review brings up to date trends in stabilization practice with the main focus on the jute fiber reinforcement to augment the California Bearing Ratio of Subgrade of GT. Road Kamara and to avoid rutting. The first part of this report discusses the subgrade problems and stabilization techniques. The second part describes the methodology of working