<p><p><figure id='attachment_1450' style='max-width:687px' class='caption aligncenter'><img class="wp-image-1450 size-full" src="https://www.geoinstitute.org/sites/default/files/geotech-tools-uploads/…; alt="Photograph showing a geosynthetic reinforced temporary unpaved road." width="687" height="449" /><figcaption class='caption-text'> Geosynthetic-reinforced temporary, unpaved road. From National Highway Institute Lecture.</figcaption></figure></p><p>Geosynthetics are used as reinforcement with granular fill to form a temporary construction platform to support construction equipment and traffic over soft soil to avoid the formation of mud waves and excessive ruts. The contribution of the geosynthetic layer is to increase the local bearing capacity of soft subgrades and reduce deformation. This technique is primarily applicable to stabilization of the working platform but may also be used on new embankments and embankment widening projects.</p><p>