Geocells Explained

CSIR-CRRI and BPCL are recognised by the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for using geocells made from end-of-life plastic in road construction. The development is for circular economy and sustainable infrastructure.

Geocells from End-of-Life Plastic:

Dimension	Key Details
Recognised Institutions	CSIR-Central Road Research Institute and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited are recognised for using technical textile geocells made from end-of-life plastic.
Demonstration Site	The demonstration has been conducted near Delhi on the DND–Faridabad–KMP Expressway.
Supporting Agency	The project is supported by the National Highways Authority of India.
Circular Economy Linkage	The project aligns with India’s circular economy goals by converting plastic waste into high-value infrastructure material.
Geocells	Geocells are 3-dimensional honeycomb-like cellular confinement systems used to improve load-bearing capacity and soil stability.
Materials	Geocells are generally made from high-density polyethylene or polyester, while recent innovations use recycled plastic or jute.
Function	Expanded geocells filled with soil, sand, or aggregate provide lateral confinement and create a rigid mattress effect for load distribution.
CSIR-CRRI	CSIR-Central Road Research Institute has been established in 1952 as a national laboratory under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Research Areas	CSIR-CRRI conducts research and consultancy in road transportation, highway engineering, bridge design, and traffic safety.