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Table 3.2 Basic Properties <strong>of</strong> NPA geocell (PRS Mediterranean, Inc., Israel)<br />

Properties Description Unit Test method<br />

Tensile strength >20 N/mm PRS method<br />

Allowed strength for design <strong>of</strong> 50 yrs. >5.7 N/mm ASTM D6992<br />

Creep reduction fac<strong>to</strong>r 750 MPa ISO 6721-1<br />

45 C >650 ASTM<br />

E2254<br />

60 C >550<br />

80 C >300<br />

Oxidation Induction time (OTI) ≥100 minutes ISO 11375-6,<br />

ASTM D3895<br />

( T 200 C, 35<br />

kPa)<br />

Durability <strong>to</strong> UV Degradation >400 minutes ASTM D5885<br />

( P T 150 C, 3500 Pa)<br />

Table 3.3 Creep resistance properties <strong>of</strong> NPA geocell (PRS Mediterranean, Inc., Israel)<br />

Stress <strong>to</strong> create 10% strain at NPA<br />

(N/mm)<br />

25 5.82<br />

50 5.65<br />

75 5.56<br />

3.5 Geotextile<br />

A 3.5 oz. (99.65 g) non-woven geotextile was used as a separa<strong>to</strong>r between subgrade <strong>and</strong><br />

RAP base in the case <strong>of</strong> all geocell-reinforced sections in the large geotechnical test box. Figure<br />

3.6 shows the picture <strong>of</strong> the non-woven geotextile roll used in this research.<br />

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