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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 662, 2025
IGS - 4th Technical Workshop on Soil Reinforcement (TCR): Reinforcement and Drainage in Soil Structures 2024
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| Article Number | 01001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Geosynthetic Materials and Soil Interaction | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202566201001 | |
| Published online | 14 November 2025 | |
Protection of reinforced soil structures using geosynthetic cementitious composite mats
Concrete Canvas Ltd, Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green, Pontyclun CF72 8HL United Kingdom E-mail: info@concretecanvas.com, web page: www.concretecanvas.com
Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs) are geosynthetics that contain cementitious material, which harden on hydration to form a thin, durable, concrete layer. This presentation considers the use of GCCM’s to protect Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil structures. It focusses on the three main applications where GCCMs can be used: a) the provision of a robust facing element to prevent UV degradation, vandalism and animal damage of geosynthetic reinforced wrap faced structures, b) the provision of top of wall drainage to collect surface water and prevent saturation of the reinforced soil block and c) the provision of toe drainage to prevent saturation and erosion of foundation soils. The characteristics and properties of GCCMs relevant for each application are reviewed and compared with traditional concrete solutions to determine when they can be used to protect Reinforced Soil structures.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2025
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