Ground reinforcement

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Ground reinforcement is a reinforcing element placed on a flat surface in order to increase accessibility for

driveways and paths
.

Materials

The materials used for ground reinforcement include

Recycled plastic possesses the desirable properties of water resistance and recycling opportunities, in addition to the sustainability
.

Installation

Iron plates, being heavy, are generally installed using a crane while plywood and plastic reinforcements are placed by hand. Ground reinforcement grids are installed by preparing a suitable depth of sub base material, overlaid with a screed layer of fine gravel or sharp sand to create a level followed by geotextile membrane before final assembly and in-filling of the final grid surface. Typical ground reinforcement systems involve gravel stabilization and grass reinforcement. These systems reinforce the surface to enable use by vehicles.

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