Abstract:
Woven geotextile is widely used as reinforcing material in soil. Adhesion and interface friction
are the primary parameters affecting reinforced soil performance under these conditions. They are determined
using sliding shear test in the laboratory. Soil gradation, plasticity, in-situ dry density, moisture content and
surface characteristics of the geotextile are important parameters affecting them. In the present experimental
study, effect of moisture content on adhesion and on interface friction has been studied for local soil reinforced
with woven geotextile. Trend of variation has been explained. Practical significance of the study has also been
discussed.