Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Hybrid Geosynthetic Reinforcement System to Mitigate Differential Heave on Flexible Pavement Due to Expansive Subgrades
EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A HYBRID GEOSYNTHETIC REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM TO MITIGATE DIFFERENTIAL HEAVE ON FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT DUE TO EXPANSIVE SUBGRADES by Mir Md. Tamim A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Boise State University December 2017 © 2017 Mir Md. Tamim ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COLLEGE DEFENSE COMMITTEE AND FINAL READING APPROVALS of the thesis submitted by Mir Md. Tamim Thesis Title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Hybrid Geosynthetic Reinforcement System to Mitigate Differential Heave on Flexible Pavement due to Expansive Subgrades Date of Final Oral Examination: 8 November 2017 The following individuals read and discussed the thesis submitted by student Mir Md. Tamim and they evaluated his presentation and response to questions during the final oral examination. They found that the student passed the final oral examination. Bhaskar Chittoori, Ph.D., P.E. Chair, Supervisory Committee Debakanta Mishra, Ph.D., P.E. Co-Chair, Supervisory Committee Arvin Farid, Ph.D., P.E. Member, Supervisory Committee Jairo Hernandez, Ph.D., P.E. Member, Supervisory Committee The final reading approval of the thesis was granted by Bhaskar Chittoori, Ph.D., P.E., Chair of the Supervisory Committee. The thesis was approved by the Graduate College. DEDICATION This thesis work is dedicated to my parents. iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First of all, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to my advisor, Dr. Bhaskar Chittoori, for his tireless support and guidance throughout all phases of this research study. As a mentor, he has not only guided me but also walked with me along the path to reach my goal.
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