Journal of
Faculty of Civil Engineering

JOURNAL OF FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING 49, 2026.y., pp. 15-34

	DOI: 10.14415/JFCE-927
	UDC: 625.7/.8:519.6
	CC-BY-SA 4.0 license
	Author : Beganović-Serdarević, Nejra
	Summary:
	The pavement layer has been considered as an inferior type of support over the other types of paving systems. The analysis compares numeric findings between standard pavements and geocell-reinforced pavement layers through simulations in PLAXIS. Some of the assessments taken into consideration are the structural behaviour of geocell reinforcement, comparison of stress distribution, deformation characteristics, settlement rate, and overall stability improvement. Standard pavement layers are effective in load distribution but suffer from normal degradation under heavy traffic loading and environmental conditions. They constitute a three-dimensional confining system wherein performance is rated to be higher in distributing loads, controlling settlement, and resisting shear. The current research gives a prospective insight into the trade-Offs involved in the cost-benefit profile of geocell application, which is potentially helpful in enhancing pavement life and minimizing maintenance costs. The challenges of installation expenses, material selection, and standardization have been accommodated in the study. Therefore, study results recommend encouraging geocell technology acceptance in areas with very weak subgrade conditions, high traffic volumes, and potential economic constraints. Further study on the long-term performance, optimization of geocell parameters, and incorporation with sustainable pavement materials should be considered.
	Keywords:
	Geocell reinforcement, pavement engineering, reinforced soil structures, numerical modelling, PLAXIS software, stress–strain analysis, deformation behaviour.