Geocell

Cellular confinement systems (CCS)—also known as geocells—are widely used in construction for erosion control, soil stabilization on flat ground and steep slopes, channel protection, and structural reinforcement for load support and earth retention.

Typical cellular confinement systems are geosynthetics made with ultrasonically welded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) strips or novel polymeric alloy (NPA)—and expanded on-site to form a honeycomb-like structure—and filled with sand, soil, rock, gravel or concrete.
 

Geocell-reinforcement in ground improvement is being used very extensively in present days. It is a three dimensional honeycombed confinement system, made of geosynthetics, which significantly improves the bearing capacity of soft soils, specially, in foundations, and pavements applications.