Problem Identification & Need of Study

Define Objectives

Literature Review & Field Data Collection including site visits

Selection of Soil and Geocell Properties

Geometry Definition & Model Setup in PLAXIS 2D

Create Unreinforced & Geocell Reinforced Models

Apply Static and Cyclic Loadings

Extract Outputs: Stress, Deformation, Rutting

Calculate LCR, MIF, TBR from Results

Conduct Sensitivity Studies on Geocell Parameters & Subgrade Quality

Validate Model with Published Test Data

Interpretation & Practical Recommendations

Objective 1: Build PLAXIS 2D models for unreinforced and geocell-reinforced subgrades

Objective 2: Simulate repeated axle loading and analyse stress, deformation and rutting

Objective 3: Evaluate LCR, MIF and TBR from model outputs

Objective 4: Perform sensitivity studies on geocell parameters and subgrade condition

Objective 5: Validate numerical results and recommend practical design parameters