Abstract
AbstractThe interface shear strength properties of geogrid-reinforced construction and demolition (C&D) aggregates were determined using a modified large scale direct shear test (DST) apparatus. Comparisons were made between the results of the various C&D aggregates reinforced with biaxial and triaxial geogrids and with the unreinforced aggregates by means of the modified and conventional DST methods. The modified DST method employed sought to increase interlocking between the C&D aggregates with the geogrids and thus ascertains the true interface shear strength properties of the recycled demolition aggregates. Biaxial and triaxial geogrids were used as the geogrid-reinforcement materials. The C&D aggregates tested with the DST were recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), crushed brick (CB), and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). The modified DST results indicated that the interface shear strength properties of the geogrid-reinforced C&D aggregates were higher than that of the conventional test method and the r...
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