Closely Spaced Footings on Geogrid-Reinforced Sand

Abstract

The results discussed in this paper are based on a total of 74 tests performed on closely spaced strip and square footings on geogrid-reinforced sand. The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of spacing between the footings, size of reinforcement, and continuous and discontinuous reinforcement layers on bearing capacity and tilt of closely spaced footings. The interference effects on bearing capacity and settlement of closely spaced square footings on reinforced sand were almost insignificant in comparison to those on isolated footings on reinforced sand; whereas a significant improvement in the tilt of adjacent square footings has been observed by providing continuous reinforcement layers in the foundation soil under the closely spaced footings. A considerable improvement in bearing capacity, settlement, and tilt of adjacent strip footings has been observed by providing continuous reinforcement layers in the foundation soil under the closely spaced strip footings.