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Gillholm, V. and Rosander, I. (2014) Evaluation of Plastic Mats as Access Roads to Wind Farms. Chalmers University of Technology.

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• TITLE: Use of Geosynthetic Access Mats in Construction

  AUTHORS: Waseem A. Khatri, Abdullah Al Gazlan, Nawaf Alubaidi, Abiola Ojo, Waleed Al Safarji

  KEYWORDS: Geosynthetic Access Mats (GAM), Bearing Capacity, Ground Water Level (GWL), Soil Testing, Construction, Installation

  JOURNAL NAME: World Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.12 No.3, July 26, 2024

  ABSTRACT: A stable surface to move manpower and equipment is a key for the construction operations. To create a stable road surface, the road construction techniques are time-consuming and expensive for a traditional construction which requires compaction of soil, aggregate base, sub-base and asphaltic layers. A Geosynthetic Access Mat (GAM) system can serve as an alternative to other traditional construction techniques to accommodate temporary construction. Due to its rigidity, the mat system can provide substantial vertical resistance to the applied load under a large deflection subject to soil conditions. This paper provides details of GAM specifications, soil conditions, applications, installation procedure, comparison with other soil stabilization methods and Aramco experience for deployments of these mats.