Experimental Performance of Fiberglass Geogrid in Asphalt Pavements

Abstract

This study performed an experimental investigation of asphalt concrete with and without fiberglass geogrid reinforcement, using specimens in the laboratory and in situ. A 100kN/m fiberglass geogrid was used. The results showed that with the fiberglass geogrid reinforcement, the flexural strength of the asphalt increased by 24.82%, deformation was significantly reduced, and the elastic modulus did not improve significantly. In addition, using the Hamburg Wheel Tracker test, the fiberglass geogrid reinforced asphalt samples had a 7.41%reduced rutting depth. Finally, two segments in situ were also tested showing that the flexural strength of asphalt concrete increased by 24.27% and the structural strength of the pavement increased by 25.24%. These results show that pavement structures are significantly improved when reinforced with fiberglass geogrid.