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SECTION 02232 GEOGRID SOIL REINFORCEMENT PART I GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY This section includes geogrid reinforcement for subgrade improvement in areas where Sabkha soils are encountered. Geogrid shall not be used in areas intended to be subject to further soil improvement by other methods. 1.2 RELATED SPECIFICATIONS SAES-A-l 14 Geotextiles (Filter Fabric)

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REFERENCES Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES) Saudi Aramco Materials System (SAMS) American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) Geosynthetic Research Institute (G RI) National Highway Institute (NIIl)

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DEFINITIONS Geogrid A biaxial polymeric grid formed by a regular network of internally connected tensile elements with apertures of sufficient size to allow interlocking with surrounding soil, rock, or earth to function primarily as reinforcement. Subgrade Improvement using geogrid Placement of a geogrid immediately over a soft subgrade soil in order to improve the bearing capacity and mitigate deformation of the subgrade soil. The goal of this application is to eliminate undercut of the Sabkha, improve construction efficiency, and provide a stiff working platform for embankment and pavement construction.

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SUBMITTALS A. Submit geogrid product sample approximately 300 mm by 300 mm or larger. Submit geogrid product data sheet and certification from the manufacturer that the geogrid product supplied meets the specified requirements. Submit manufacturers recommendations. installation instructions and general
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Submit additional information as requested by the Engineer to fully evaluate the product. Submit calculations and construction details/shop drawings showing the improved bearing capacity/settlement properties of the soil (as a result of utilizing geogrid) and the composition of the geogrid / crushed stones layers (numbers and thickness) which are required to achieve the target improved bearing capacity. Design reinforced soil structure in conformance with the local codes and regulations or the design guidelines of NHI-00-043. Construction shall not proceed till the submittals are approved.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Pre-Construction Conference Prior to installation of the geogrid, the Contractor shall arrange a meeting at the site with the geogrid material supplier. The Engineer will be notified at least three days in advance of the time of the meeting. A representative of the geogrid supplier shall be available on as needed basis during installation of the grid to provide guidance, advise and technical support. Manufacturer Qualifications: System components manufactured by licensees or by companies approved and authorized by the component supplier. Installer Qualifications: Firm with documented experience of at least five projects of similar construction and scope.

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STORAGE Geogrid shall be protected from deleterious materials, chemicals, sparks and flames, temperatures in access of 70 degrees C, and any other environmental conditions that may degrade the physical properties. If stored outdoors, the rolls shall be protected with an opaque waterproof cover.

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PART 2 PRODUCT 2.1 GEOGRID REINFORCEMENT Geogrid shall be a geosynthetic manufactured for reinforcement applications. The geogrid shall be a regular network of integrally connected polymer tensile elements with aperture geometry sufficient to permit significant mechanical interlock with the surrounding soil, aggregate, or other fill materials. The geogrid structure shall be dimensionally stable and able to retain its geometry under manufacture, transport and installation. The geogrid shall be manufactured with 100 percent virgin resin consisting of high density polyethylene (HDP), polypropylene (PP), polyester (PET), or other approved material.
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2.2 GEOGRID REINFORCEMENT PROPERTIES Geogrid shall be biaxial geogrid reinforcement with minimum tensile properties in both the machine and cross-machine direction not less than the following:

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Properties Aperture Dimensions Minimum Rib Thickness Tensile Strength @ 5% Stain (Ta) Ultimate Tensile Strength (Tult) Resistance to UV Degradation

Units mm mm kN/m kN/m %

Requirements 25 1.25 11 19 100

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Allowable Tensile Strength (Ta) shall be defined as Tult I RF Where RF = RFCR x RFD x RFID. Reduction Factor for Creep (RFCR), Reduction Factor for Durability (RFD), and Reduction Factor for Installation Damage (RFID). Ultimate Tensile Strength (Tult) shall be the minimum average roll value (MARV) as tested per ASTM D 6637. Reduction Factor for Creep (RFCR) shall be based on 100-year design life determined in accordance with ASTM D 5262. Reduction Factor for Creep (RFCR) shall not be less than 1.60 for PET, 2.6 for HDPE, and 4.0 for PP in accordance with NHI-00043. Reduction Factor for Installation Damage (REID) shall be based on reinforced backfill type designated above or reinforced backfill gradation as indicated in the approved shop drawings or specifications. Installation damage testing and material sampling shall be in conformance with ASTM D 6637 and D 5818. Reduction Factor for Installation Damage (RFID) shall not be less than 1.05, regardless of test data. Reduction Factor for Durability (RFD) shall be based on polymer type used in manufacture of geogrid reinforcement. Polyester (PET) yarn shall have a molecular weight _25,000 glm per GRI-GG8 and a carboxyl end group (CEG) number _30 per GRI- GG7. High density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) shall have a melt flow index ~J.4 g/10 mm as determined in accordance with ASTM D 1238 and retain a minimum of 70% tensile strength after 500 hours when tested in accordance with ASTM D 4355. Reduction Factor for Durability (RFD) shall not be less than 1.10, regardless of test data.

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CRUSHED STONE FILL MATERIAL A well graded crushed stone aggregate material shall be used over the grid. The material shall meet the following gradation limits:
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Sieve Size 38.0 mm 19.0mm 4.75 mm 425 micrometers 150 micrometers 75 micrometers PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL

% Passing 100 50100 2550 10 20 5 - 15 less than 10

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Construct reinforced soil structure in accordance with the approved shop drawings and Construction and Quality Control Manual supplied by the manufacturer. 3.2 INSTALLATION Immediately prior to placement of the geogrid, the surface on which the geogrid will be placed shall be free of rock or other materials that damage the geogrid. Surface crust of the Sabkha shall not be disturbed or scarified. Clearing and grubbing of the Sabkha areas shall only include trimming the vegetation down to approximately 15 cm height. Geogrid shall be unrolled in the direction of fill placement. After a layer of geogrid has been placed, it will be pulled taut to remove slacks, held flat and in place by ties, staples, pins or sand bags until covered by crushed stone aggregate. Adjacent rolls of geogrid shall be overlapped and fastened as recommended by the manufacturer. Overlap shall not be less than one (1) meter in all directions. Adjacent embedment lengths of geogrid shall abut to provide 100% coverage at elevations requiring geogrid reinforcement, as indicated in the approved shop drawings. Fastener types and spacing shall be as recommended by the manufacturer and as approved by the Engineer. Metallic fasteners will not be allowed. Place crushed stone layers (in accordance with the following paragraph) Proved other layers of geogrid and crushed stones if calculations indicate the need to provide more than one layer to achieve the required bearing capacity.
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3.3 CRUSHED STONE AGGREGATE PLACEMENT OVER GEOGRID Crushed stone aggregate fill material shall be placed in lifts and compacted as required by the design calculations. Crushed stone aggregate fill material shall be placed, spread, and compacted in such a manner that minimizes the development of wrinkles in the geogrid and/or movement of the geogrid. Initial layer of crushed stone aggregate shall be placed by end dump method such that the haul trucks are only backed up on the aggregate. Material hauling equipment shall not be allowed to operate on bare grid. The aggregate shall not be dropped onto the geogrid from height greater than one meter. Equipment placing cover aggregate shall not stop abruptly, make sharp turns, spin their wheels, or travel at speed exceeding 15 km/hour. 3.4 INSPECTION The Engineer may randomly inspect geogrid, before, during and after installation. Any defective work shall be repaired or replaced as directed by the Engineer. 3.5 TESTING Contractor shall employ an independent testing agency to conduct field testing. Verify that the completed work exhibits the required bearing capacity criteria by conducting field testing by means of plate load tests in accordance with ASTM D 1194-94.

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