Use of Geosynthetic Material to Improve the Properties of Subgrade Soil

Sustainable development cannot be done without introduction of new technology. The use of new technology makes the structure cost effective and durable. A new construction material is invented namely reinforced earth nearly 40 years ago. Reinforced earth improves the property of sub grade soil by using natural or synthetic material. In past years reinforcement can only be done by using steel bars but now days it can be done by using geosynthetic material. It is 25 – 45 % cost effective than ordinary treatment. Now a days geosynthetic material is used to increase the strength of soil. Performance of road is mainly dependent on sub grade conditions of soil. The condition of subgrade soil changes with time and condition and it mainly affects the stability and maintenance of roads and can be resolved by adopting appropriate measures. By using geosynthetic material we can reduce the maintenance of roads. In this paper my best attempt is to correlate between reduction in maintenance and use of geosynthetic material.