An Experimental Study on the Interface Characteristics of Geogrid-Reinforced Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Recycled Aggregate Based on Pullout Tests
China generates substantial construction and demolition (C&D) waste, owing to rapid urbanization. However, the resource utilization rate of C&D waste remains low. This work is devoted to promoting the application of C&D waste in reinforced soil structures. In this research, the physical...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Buildings |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/13/2355 |
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| Summary: | China generates substantial construction and demolition (C&D) waste, owing to rapid urbanization. However, the resource utilization rate of C&D waste remains low. This work is devoted to promoting the application of C&D waste in reinforced soil structures. In this research, the physical and mechanical properties of C&D waste recycled aggregate, biaxial geogrids and triaxial geogrids were first clarified. Then, a series of pullout tests were carried out based on the large-size pullout test setup. With the help of macroscopic indicators, including pullout resistance, horizontal displacement and interface friction coefficient, the effects of normal stress, pullout rate and reinforcement type on the characteristics of the reinforcement–C&D waste recycled aggregate interface were clarified. The test results show that normal stress has the greatest influence on pullout resistance. The pullout rate has the lowest effect on pullout resistance. In addition, the interface effect between the triaxial geogrid and the C&D waste recycled aggregate is more significant than that in biaxial geogrid–C&D waste recycled aggregate. The interface friction angle of triaxial geogrids is 18.1% higher than that of biaxial geogrids (11.6° vs. 9.82°), correlating with an enhanced particle interlocking mechanism. |
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| ISSN: | 2075-5309 |