Problem Identification & Need of Study

Objectives

Literature Review & Data Collection

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

Obj-1: Build PLAXIS models for unreinforced & reinforced subgrades

Obj-2: Simulate repeated loading and study response

Obj-3: Derive LCR, MIF & TBR from model outputs

Conduct Sensitivity Studies: Geocell Stiffness, Depth, Subgrade Strength

Obj-4: Sensitivity study on geocell parameters & subgrade quality

Validate Model with Published Test Data

Interpretation & Practical Recommendations

Obj-5: Validate & recommend practical design values

D. Geometry Definition & Model Setup in PLAXIS 2D

E. Create Unreinforced & Geocell Reinforced Models

F. Obj-1: Build PLAXIS models for unreinforced & reinforced subgrades

G. Apply Static and Cyclic Loadings

H. Extract Outputs: Stress, Deformation, Rutting

I. Calculate LCR, MIF, TBR from Results

J. Conduct Sensitivity Studies: Geocell Stiffness, Depth, Subgrade Strength

K. Validate Model with Published Test Data

L. Interpretation & Practical Recommendations