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geogrid

geogrid

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A strong material like a net that holds soil under roads and on slopes
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːəˌɡrɪd/
  • Specialized
: geocelda
  • A geogrid can help prevent soil erosion on steep slopes.

Examples

  • Engineers recommended using a geogrid to reinforce the retaining wall.

  • The construction crew placed a geogrid beneath the road to improve its stability.

  • The contractor used a geogrid to stabilize the soil.

  • Many engineers recommend using geogrids for better soil reinforcement.

  • The geogrid provides essential support by reinforcing the soil under the heavy traffic areas of the construction site.

  • The engineer decided to use a geogrid to stabilize the steep slope and prevent erosion during heavy rainfall.

  • Using a geogrid in the foundation helped distribute the load evenly and increased the overall stability of the structure.

Surface Forms

geogrid singular
geogrids plural

Morphology

geogrid = grid (semi-transparent) = geo + grid

The word clearly combines geo- 'earth/ground' with 'grid', but the specialized construction sense is slightly technical rather than fully literal.

Etymology

The word geogrid joins geo- meaning 'earth' and grid meaning 'a strong net or pattern of lines', like the geo- in geography. So a geogrid is like a net for the ground; it is placed under soil to hold it and make roads or walls stronger.