Geocell is a 3D synthetically produced material constructed from polymeric strips assembled in a honeycomb design. It serves as a confinement system instrumental in securing construction materials, including sand, aggregate infill and soils to offer load support and prohibit erosion. Although initially developed for military roadways, geocells applications are now widespread in vehicular and foot traffic construction projects.

• Road Building
  Geocells grids serve to better all-around road performance, limit pavement breakdown, as well as boost load-bearing potential.
• Stabilization of Slopes
  The geosynthetic systems are effective in soil erosion prevention, minimizing landslides, and giving support, thus boosting slope stability.
• Retaining Walls
  Geocell systems can be utilized in the construction of retaining walls as they offer reinforcement to the walls and are very flexible. This flexibility allows the geocell to be installed around pipes, irregular structures and curves.
• Landscaping and Erosion Mitigation
  Using Geocell products to construct green spaces, gardens, and terraces, they help in enhancing the topography aesthetic.
• Mining
  Geocell materials are applied in mining operations to improve stability, control erosion, and enhance environmental containment. This protects the mine from potential collapse.
• Channel Protection
  Geocells are commonly used to stabilize and reinforce the banks of channels, rivers, and other water bodies. They offer effective erosion control and enhance the overall stability of the channel hence maintaining the integrity of the watercourse.

Geocell materials offer numerous benefits to civil engineers including:

• Multi-Purpose and Versatile
  Geocell confinement systems are very versatile and can serve many roles, including retaining walls, slope reinforcement, base stabilization, and channel protection. You can easily install and fill them with different materials, such as recycled matter, sand, aggregate, or soil, dependent on the project needs. It is also possible to have customized geocell systems to match irregular contours or shapes, which makes them ideal for difficult terrains.
• Easy Installation
  The lightweight and flexible properties of geocells makes handling and installing them very easy. It is possible to unroll and expand the materials to cover broad areas very fast. Normally, connectors or fasteners help in interconnecting and securing the geocell systems to develop a continual and firm structure.
• Load Distribution
  The geocell material is capable of distributing the load through a bigger area, this ensures efficient stress reduction on the base soil. The chambers confine the fill or aggregate materials, prohibiting lateral movement and increases the soil’s load-bearing ability. This is specifically vital in geocells for road constructions.
• Durability
  Most geocell manufacturers design the cellular confinement systems to survive severe environmental conditions and ensure longer service life. They use top-quality geocell materials that are resistant to chemical, biological and UV degeneration. This sustains the structural integrity of the system through a prolonged duration.
• Cost-Effective
  Geocell products are a cost-saving option to conventional construction techniques. The cellular confinement systems reduce material requirements, extensive earthworks, and optimize construction duration. The potential of using on-site fill materials and soils further lower the costs of transportations and ecological impacts.
• Environmental Compatibility
  These types of geosynthetic are eco-friendly and consistent with different ecological systems. Geocell grids facilitate vegetation growth, encourage ecological restoration, and blend with nature seamlessly. The products also support sustainable management of water, prevent waterlogging, and promote water drainage.