In this study, we investigate the potential of using polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement to improve the strength of expansive subgrades. We conducted a systematic experiment to examine the effects of different proportions of these components on subgrade strength.

Introduction to the Experiment.
We designed our experiment to examine the effects of using polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement on subgrade strength. To do this, we used both laboratory and field tests to measure strength in order to compare the results with those from untreated expansive soils. Our experiments were conducted in a controlled environment, where we collected soil samples from four separate areas. The samples were then mixed with varying amounts of polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement and tested for their strength characteristics.
In the laboratory tests, we used a universal soil testing machine to examine changes in strength due to reinforcement. We also performed field tests to measure the effects of the reinforced soils on overall strength. The field tests included compression pressure tests, direct shear box tests and cone penetration tests. These experiments allowed us to compare our controlled environment results with actual onsite performance when dealing with expansive subgrade conditions. With these combined experiments, we were able to determine the effectiveness of polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement in improving the strength of expansive subgrades.

Experimental Procedure and Results.
The experimental procedure involved mixing the soil samples with varying amounts of polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement to measure their strength. We conducted a series of tests in the laboratory, including compaction tests, unconfined compressive strength tests, and friction angle tests. The results showed that both polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement significantly increased the strength of expansive soils. In addition, adding both materials together resulted in even higher strengths than when added separately. These findings suggest that using both polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement together is an effective way to enhance subgrade strength in expansive soils.

Analysis and Discussion of Results.
The results of the experimental tests showed that polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement improved the strength of expansive soils. In particular, compaction testing revealed that adding polypropylene fibers increased the CBR value by 6 to 36%, with the highest gains corresponding to higher fiber content. Similarly, geogrid reinforcement was found to increase the CBR value by 18 to 47% as more reinforcement was added. Finally, combining both materials had a synergistic effect, increasing the CBR values from 28% to 53%. These findings suggest that both polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement can be used together in order to maximize subgrade strength in expansive soils.

Conclusion on the Effects of Reinforcement Materials.
In conclusion, the systematic laboratory experiment conducted found that adding polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement to expansive soils improved the strength of these materials. These reinforcements had synergistic effects when combined, suggesting that this combination should be used to maximize subgrade strength in such a context. Nevertheless, further research is needed to identify ideal fiber content and reinforcement density for specific soil types and applications.

Recommendations for Future Studies with Expansive Subgrades.
To better understand the effect of polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement on expansive subgrade strength, it is recommended that further studies be conducted in real-world settings. In addition, these studies should consider a wider range of soil variables, such as clay content and organic matter, and they should look at different types of PPF and geogrids (multi- or monofilament) to determine which is best suited to the application. Finally, future studies could investigate the relative merits of using fibers or geogrid alone versus a combination of both.

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