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FAQ:

1. How does 3D confinement differ from planar reinforcement?
3D confinement creates a rigid cellular structure that provides all-around stress dispersion, while planar reinforcement (like geogrids) mainly offers in-plane tensile strength. The cellular system acts as a stiff mattress, distributing loads vertically and laterally, whereas planar reinforcement relies on soil-reinforcement interaction through friction and interlock.

2. What is the load distribution mechanism of cellular systems?
The load distribution occurs through multiple mechanisms: lateral confinement of infill material, membrane effect under deformation, and beam effect that spans over weak subgrade areas. The cellular structure creates a composite material with significantly improved load-bearing capacity and stress distribution angles typically ranging from 45-60 degrees.

3. How does the geocell-soil composite action work?
The composite action is achieved through:

• Mechanical interlock between infill particles and cell walls

• Friction between the geocell material and infill

• Interconnection of cells creating a continuous reinforced mass
  This results in a composite modulus 3-5 times higher than unreinforced infill.