Author:
Sayed Sherif,Morsy Mohamed S.,Ahmed Sayed M.,Elhanafy Ahmed M.
Abstract
Uniaxial tensile and/or pull-out tests are performed to obtain the stress-strain curve of geogrids. The clamp lining in contact with a specimen in the uniaxial tensile test or the grit of a sandpaper clamp liner in a pull-out test affects the results. In this study, one geogrid made of polyester and another one made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) are tested in the uniaxial tensile test using various clamps and in pull-out test using sandpapers of different grits. Based on the results obtained, it is recommended to test HDPE in uniaxial tests with serrated steel-lined clamps and in pull-out tests with sandpaper (grit 180) lined clamps. A polyester geogrid shall be tested in uniaxial tests with plastic-lined clamps and in pull-out tests with sandpaper (grit 400) lined clamps.
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