The dynamic friction behavior of different geosynthetic interfaces involving geotextiles, geomembranes and geonets has been studied. A shake table apparatus and a geotechnical centrifuge have been used in the tests to determine the effects of parameters such as the nature and orientation of the geosynthetic material, the frequency of vibration and normal stress at the interface. The simulation of high prototype stresses on the geotechnical centrifuge can be utilized to perform dynamic tests on models oflarge scale earth structures containing geosynthetic interfaces.
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