Geogrids are used to prevent sliding on long and steep slopes during installation and use of a landfill capping system. [1] A geogrid is geosynthetic material used to reinforce soils and similar materials. Soils pull apart under tension. Compared to soil, geogrids are strong in tension. More @Wikipedia
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