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Strain (%)<br />

0.04<br />

0.02<br />

0<br />

-0.02<br />

-0.04<br />

-0.06<br />

-0.08<br />

-0.1<br />

-0.12<br />

-0.14<br />

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000<br />

Number <strong>of</strong> loading cycle<br />

Figure 4.60 The strain at the bot<strong>to</strong>m <strong>of</strong> the HMA surface versus the number <strong>of</strong> loading cycles for<br />

the 30 cm thick geocell-reinforced RAP base section<br />

Figure 4.61 shows the measured vertical stresses at the interface between subgrade <strong>and</strong><br />

base at five locations (0, 12.5, 25, 50, <strong>and</strong> 75 cm away from the center) versus the number <strong>of</strong><br />

loading cycles. It is shown that the vertical stress at the center or close <strong>to</strong> the center was much<br />

higher than those away from the center. The vertical stress at the distance <strong>of</strong> 75 cm away from<br />

the center was negative indicated heave at that location. As discussed earlier, the vertical stress at<br />

the center was used <strong>to</strong> calculate the stress distribution angle. The stress distribution angle versus<br />

the number <strong>of</strong> loading cycle is shown in figure 4.62. The stress distribution angle decreased with<br />

an increase <strong>of</strong> the load cycle in a small rate up <strong>to</strong> the end <strong>of</strong> the test.<br />

97<br />

Center 12.5 cm<br />

25 cm 50 cm<br />

75 cm

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