Particle size distribution (PSD) of coral sand is a critical factor that influences the mechanical properties at the coral sand-geogrid (CS-GG) interface, which is affected by both particle breakage and various temperatures. However, relevant researches are scarce currently. This study conducts a series of large-scale interface shear tests on coral sand with three PSD ranges (0.25 similar to 1mm, 1 similar to 2mm, and 2 similar to 4mm) at varying temperatures (5 degrees C similar to 80 degrees C). Experimental results demonstrate that the IB value at the CS-GG interface ascends and then descends with the increase of PSD from 20 degrees C to 40 degrees C. The IB value at the interface descends and then ascends with the increase of PSD from 60 degrees C to 80 degrees C; The PSD curves at the interface indicate that the particle breakage degree of coral sand increases with rising temperature (5 degrees C similar to 40 degrees C); The larger PSD of coral sand, the smaller fractal dimensions (D) of the interface; A mathematical formulation of the relationship between the relative breakage rate (Br) and the D value at interfaces is presented, which considers temperature effects; The relationship between the total input energy (E) and the Br value has been expressed by empirical formulations with different PSD ranges, where the fitting curve for 2 similar to 4 mm coral sand exhibits a hyperbolic pattern.
