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<p>Geocell reinforcement has emerged as a highly effective ground improvement technique for enhancing the performance of geotechnical structures, particularly those constructed on soft or problematic soils. This state-of-the-art review provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental mechanisms, installation practices, and performance outcomes of geocell-reinforced systems across diverse applications, including embankments, foundations, pavements, slopes, and earth-retaining structures. The review incorporates a bibliometric analysis of 551 research articles sourced from Scopus and Web of Science, revealing a marked increase in global research output and citations since 2017. The enhanced performance of geocell systems is primarily attributed to confinement, membrane effects, and improved lateral stress distribution. Geocells enhance the performance of different geotechnical structures by increasing bearing capacity by 1.5 to 5 times, reducing settlement by 30% to 81.3%, rut depth by 13% to 71%, and lateral deformation by 35% to 50%. The study also highlights existing knowledge gaps and outlines future research directions to further optimize geocell technology for sustainable and resilient geotechnical infrastructure. The findings of this review serve as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners, facilitating the effective implementation of geocell reinforcement in infrastructure development.</p>

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Geocell Applications as Soil Reinforcement in Geotechnical Engineering: A Bibliometric Analysis and State-of-the-Art Review

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    2026年7月6日

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  • Sayanti Banerjee,
  • Bappaditya Manna,
  • J. T. Shahu

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Geocell reinforcement has emerged as a highly effective ground improvement technique for enhancing the performance of geotechnical structures, particularly those constructed on soft or problematic soils. This state-of-the-art review provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental mechanisms, installation practices, and performance outcomes of geocell-reinforced systems across diverse applications, including embankments, foundations, pavements, slopes, and earth-retaining structures. The review incorporates a bibliometric analysis of 551 research articles sourced from Scopus and Web of Science, revealing a marked increase in global research output and citations since 2017. The enhanced performance of geocell systems is primarily attributed to confinement, membrane effects, and improved lateral stress distribution. Geocells enhance the performance of different geotechnical structures by increasing bearing capacity by 1.5 to 5 times, reducing settlement by 30% to 81.3%, rut depth by 13% to 71%, and lateral deformation by 35% to 50%. The study also highlights existing knowledge gaps and outlines future research directions to further optimize geocell technology for sustainable and resilient geotechnical infrastructure. The findings of this review serve as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners, facilitating the effective implementation of geocell reinforcement in infrastructure development.