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Peak Versus Residual Shear Strength in Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Design
Please note Discussion and Closure added at the conclusion of this paper
Technical Paper by J.G. Zornberg (USA)

Development of a General Time-Dependent Model for Geogrids
Technical Paper by V.N. Kaliakin and M. Dechasakulsom (USA & Thailand)

A "Pouch Test" for Characterizing Gas Permeability of Geomembranes
Technical Paper by P. Pierson and M. Barroso (France & Portugal)

Shear Strength Parameters of Soil-Geosynthetic Interfaces Under Low Confining Pressure Using a Tilting Table
Technical Note by H.I. Ling, C. Burke, Y. Mohri, and K. Matsushima (USA & Japan)

Limit Equilibrium Method Back Analyses of Geotextile-Reinforced Embankments on Soft Bangkok Clay - A Case Study
Technical Paper by D.T. Bergado, G.A. Lorenzo, and P.V. Long (Thailand & Vietnam)


The Effect of Installation Damage on the Long-Term Design Strength of a Reinforcing Geosynthetic
Technical Paper by J.H. Greenwood (United Kingdom)


Subsidence Evaluation of Geotextile Reinforced Gravel Mats Bridging a Sinkhole
Technical Paper by H.B. Poorooshasb (Canada)

Geomembrane Reseach Needs
Technical Paper by D.J. Elton and I. Peggs (USA)

Theoretical Versus Experimental Modeling of the Anchorage Capacity of Geotextiles in Trenches
Technical Paper by B. Chareyre, L. Briançon, and P. Villard (France)

A Technical and Economic Evaluation of Geosynthetic Rolled Erosion Control Products in Highway Drainage Channels
Technical Paper by S.K. Bhatia, J.L. Smith, D. Lake, and D. Walowsky (USA)

Interaction Between Soils and Geosynthetic Layers in Large-Scale Ramp Tests
Technical Paper by E.M. Palmeira, N.R. Lima, Jr., and L.G.R. Mello (Brazil)

Stress Concentrations Around Circular Holes in Perforated Drainage Pipes
Technical Paper by R.W.I. Brachman and R.P. Krushelnitzky (Canada)

Influence of Strain Rate on the Load-Strain Characteristics of Geosynthetics
Technical Paper by A. Sawicki and K. Kazimierowicz-Frankowska (Poland)

Strain Induced Changes in Geomembrane Surface Topography
Technical Paper by J.D Frost, T.E. Zettler, J.T. DeJong, S.W. Lee, and S. Kagboy (USA & Korea)

Filtration Performance of Woven Geotextiles with Wastewater Treatment Sludge
Technical Paper by A.H. Aydilek and T.B. Edil (USA)

Monitored Displacements of Unique Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Bridge Abutments
Technical Paper by N. Abu-Hejleh, J.G. Zornberg, T. Wang, and J. Watcharamonthein (USA)

Note of Appreciation to Paper Reviewers
T.S. Ingold, R.J. Bathurst, J.P. Giroud

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Experimental Investigation of the Interaction Mechanism at the EPS Geofoam-Sand Interface by Direct Shear Testing
Technical Paper by V.C. Xenaki and G.A. Athanasopoulos (Greece)

FEM Simulation of the Bearing Capacity of Level Reinforced Sand Ground Subjected to Footing Load
Technical Paper by N. Kotake, F. Tatsuoka, T. Tanaka, M.S.A. Siddiquee, and C.C. Huang (Japan, Bangladesh & Taiwan)

Analytical Equations for Predicting Concentration and Mass Flux from Composite Liners
Technical Paper by G.J. Foose, C.H. Benson, and T.B. Edil (USA)

Microscale Study of Geomembrane-Geotextile Interactions
Technical Paper by J.D. Frost and S.W. Lee (USA & Korea)

Field Performance of a 17 m-High Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall
Technical Paper by D.J. Runser, P.J. Fox and P.L. Bourdeau (USA)

Effects of Preloading and Prestressing on the Strength and Stiffness of Geosynthetic Reinforced Clay In Plane Strain Compression
Technical Paper by H.S. Roh and F. Tatsuoka (Korea & Japan)

When the Bending Stiffness of Geosynthetic Reinforcement is Important
Technical Paper by A. Fakher and C.J.F.P. Jones (Iran & UK)

Self-Healing Properties of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
Technical Note by G.L. Sivakumar Babu, H. Sporer, H. Zanzinger, and E. Gartung (India & Germany)

Consolidation Efficiency of Natural and Plastic Geosynthetic Band Drains
Technical Paper by Y.S Jang, Y.W. Kim, and J.Y. Park (Korea)

Liner Buckling in Profiled Polyethylene Pipes
Technical Paper by A.S. Dhar and I.D. Moore (Canada)

Shear Behaviour of Geosynthetics in the Inclined Plane Test – Influence of Soil Particle Size and Geosynthetic Structure
Technical Paper by P.C. Lopes, M.L. Lopes, and M.P. Lopes (Portugal)

Numerical Investigation of the Effects of Geosynthetic Spacing on Failure Mechanisms in Mse Block Walls
Technical Paper by D. Leshchinsky and C. Vulova (United States)

Nonwoven Geotextile-Sabkha and -Sand Interface Friction Characteristics Using Pull-Out Tests
Technical Paper by S.A. Aiban and S.M. Ali (Saudi Arabia)

A Canopy Flow Equation for Erosion Control Geosynthetics
Technical Paper by N. Hytiris, D.J. McKay, and P.S. Addison (Scotland)

Influence of Creep and Stress-Relaxation of Geosynthetics Reinforecement on Embankment Behaviour
Technical Paper by A.L. Li and R.K. Rowe (Canada)

Measurement of Geotextile-Water Characteristic Curves Using a Controlled Outflow Capillary Pressure Cell
Technical Note by M.A. Knight and S.M. Kotha (Canada)

Investigation and Modeling of Two Composite Landfill Covers
Technical Paper by C.A. Finley and R.D. Holtz (USA)

Bentonite:Kaolinite Clay Liner
Technical Paper by G.P. Karunaratne, S.H. Chew, S.L. Lee, and A.N. Sinha (Singapore)

Shear Strength Characteristics of PVC Geomembrane-Geosynthetic Interfaces
Technical Paper by R.P. Hillman and T.D. Stark (USA)

Calibration and Validation of Design Methods for Geosynthetic-Reinforced Retaining Structures Using Partial Factors
Technical Paper by J.P. Gourc, R. Arab, and H. Giraud (France)

Liquid Flow Through Composite Liners Due to Geomembrane Defects: Nonuniform Hydraulic Transmissivity at the Liner Interface
N. Touze-Foltz, R.K. Rowe, and N. Navarro (France & Canada)

Elastic Analysis of Soil-Geosynthetic Interaction
C. Zhan and J.H. Yin (Hong Kong, China)

Comparison of The Durability of Geotextiles in an Alkaline Mine Tailings Environment
D.G. Grubb, W.E. Diesing III, S.C.J. Cheng, and R.M. Sabanas (USA & Switzerland)

Long-Term Variations of Force And Strain in a Steep Geogrid-Reinforced Soil Slope
R.J. Fannin (Canada)

Note of Appreciation to Paper Reviewers

Foreword by T.S. Ingold and R.J. Bathurst
Special Issue on Liquid Collection Systems

Introduction by J.P. Giroud

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Hydraulic Design of Geosynthetic and Granular Liquid Collection Layers
J.P. Giroud, J.G. Zornberg, and A. Zhao (USA)

The Myth of Hydraulic Transmissivity Equivalency Between Geosynthetic and Granular Liquid Collection Systems
J.P. Giroud, A. Zhao, and R. Bonaparte (USA)

The Influence of Partial Clogging and Pressure on the Behaviour of Geotextiles in Drainage Systems
E.M. Palmeira and M.G. Gardoni (Brazil)

Effect of Thickness Reduction on Geosynthetic Hydraulic Transmissivity
J.P. Giroud, A. Zhao, and G.N. Richardson (USA)

Hydraulic Design of Geosynthetic and Granular Liquid Collection Layers Comprising Two Different Slopes
J.P. Giroud, J.G. Zornberg, and J.F. Beech (USA)

Design of Liquid Collection Layers With Radial Flow
J.P. Giroud and A. Zhao (USA)

Criterion for Acceptable Bentonite Loss From a GCL Incorporated Into a Liner System
J.P. Giroud and K.L. Soderman (USA)

Calculation of Flow Velocity in Pipes as a Function of Flow Rate
J.P. Giroud, B. Palmer, and J.E. Dove (USA)

Note from the Editors
Reprinting of the Technical Paper by H.I. Ling, C.P. Cardany, L-X. Sun and H. Hashimoto (Vol. 7, No. 2)

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Finite Element Study of a Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall With Concrete-Block Facing
H.I. Ling, C.P. Cardany, L-X. Sun and H. Hashimoto (USA & Japan)

Effect of Prefabricated Vertical Drain Clogging on the Rate of Consolidation: A Numerical Study
D. Basu and M.R. Madhav (India)

Effect of the Foundation Quality on a Geotextile-Reinforced, Brick-Faced Soil Retaining Wall
M.I.M. Pinto and T.W. Cousens (Portugal)

Shear-Induced Changes in Smooth HDPE Geomembrane Surface Topography
T.E. Zettler, J.D. Frost and J.T. DeJong (USA)

A Theoretical Model for Anchored Geosynthetics in Pull-Out Tests
N. Gurung (India)

Investigation of the Isochrone Concept for Predicting Relaxation of Geogrids
V.N. Kaliakin, M. Dechasakulsom and D. Leshchinsky (USA)

Permeability of Damaged Geosynthetic Clay Liners
F. Mazzieri and E. Pasqualini (Italy)

Discharge Capacity of Prefabricated Vertical Drains Confined In Clay
N. Miura and J.C. Chai (Japan)

Finite Element Study of a Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall With Concrete-Block Facing
H.I. Ling, C.P. Cardany, L-X. Sun and H. Hashimoto  (USA)

Behavior of EPS Geofoam as Flexible Pavement Subgrade Material in Model Tests
Y. Zou, J.C. Small and C.J. Leo (Australia)

Comparison of Geotextile Durability to Outdoor Exposure Conditions in the Peruvian Andes and Southeastern USA
D.G. Grubb, W.E. Diesing III, .C.J. Cheng and R.M. Sabanas (USA)

Using a Reduced Equivalent Diameter for a Prefabricated Vertical Drain to Account for Smear
A.L. Welker, R.B. Gilbert and J.J. Bowders (USA)

Experimental Study of Bearing Capacity of a Strip Foundation on Geogrid-Reinforced Sand
E.C. Shin and B.M. Das (Korea & USA)

Note of Appreciation to Paper Reviewers

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Liquid Flow Through Composite Liners Due to Geomembrane Defects: Analytical Solutions for Axi-Symmetric and Two-Dimensional Problems
Please note erratum added at the conclusion of the paper
N. Touze-Foltz, R. K. Rowe and C. Duquennoi (Canada & France)

Design of Geomembrane Anchorage Against Wind Action
J.P. Giroud, M.H. Gleason and J.G. Zornberg (USA)

Engineering Behaviour of Fibre-Reinforced Pond Ash and Silty Sand
R. Kumar, V.K. Kanaujia and D. Chandra (India)

Soil-Geosynthetic Interface Strength and Stiffness Relationships From Pullout Tests
S.W. Perkins and E.V. Cuelho (USA)

Mechanical Response of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Flexible Pavements
S.W. Perkins (USA)

Modelling a Geotextile-Reinforced, Brick-Faced Soil Retaining Wall
Please note errata added at the conclusion of the paper
M.I.M. Pinto and T.W. Cousens (Portugal & United Kingdom)

Bearing Capacity Failure of a Trapezoidal, Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Wall
S.C.R. Lo, J. Bosler and M. Gopalan (Australia)

Mechanisms of Pumping at the Subgrade-Subbase Interface of Highway Pavements
I. Alobaidi and D.J. Hoare (United Kingdom)

Soil-Geosynthetic Interaction - Influence of Soil Particle Size and Geosynthetic Structure
Please note errata added at the conclusion of the paper
M.J. Lopes and M.L. Lopes (Portugal)

Performance Testing of Landfill Geoprotectors: Background, Critique, Development and Current UK Practice
E.M. Gallagher, W. Darbyshire and R.G. Warwick (United Kingdom)

Efficiency of Geosynthetic Protection Layers for Geomembrane Liners: Performance in a Large-Scale Model Test
H. Zanzinger (Germany)

Unconfined Versus Confined Testing of Geosynthetics
A. Sawicki and W. Swidzinski (Poland)

Dynamic Properties of EPS Geofoam: An Experimental Investigation
G.A. Athanasopoulos, P.C. Pelekis and V.C. Xenaki (Greece)

Influence of Geogrid Reinforcement on Lateral Earth Pressures Against Model Retaining Walls
Please note errata added at the conclusion of the paper
Y. Tsukamoto, K. Ishihara, T. Higuchi and H. Aoki (Japan)

Effect of Shear Displacement Rate on Internal Shear Strength of a Reinforced Geosynthetic Clay Liner
H.T. Eid, T.D. Stark and C.K. Doerfler (USA)

Geotextile-Reinforced Embankments on Soft Clays - Effects of a Foundation Soil Crust Strengthened by Lime Diffusion
A. Edinçliler and E. Güler (Turkey)

Laboratory Survivability of Nonwoven Geotextiles on Open-Graded Crushed Aggregate
C.B. Elvidge and G.P. Raymond (Canada)

High Altitude Exposure Testing of Geotextiles in the Peruvian Andes
D.G. Grubb, S.C.J. Cheng and W.E. Diesing III (USA)

Elastic Settlements of Circular Footings on Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil
N.K. Pitchumani and M.R. Madhav (India)

Bearing Capacity of a Geotextile-Reinforced Unpaved Road as a Function of Deformation: A Model Study
N. Som and R.B. Sahu (India)

A Comparison of the Response of Geosynthetics in the Multi-Axial and Uniaxial Test Devices
J.D. Bray and S.M. Merry (USA)

Filtration Performance Testing of Geotextiles for Vacuum Consolidation Drains
W. Haegeman and W.F. Van Impe (Belgium)

Comparative Model Study of Geosynthetic Pull-Out Response
N. Gurung and Y. Iwao (Japan)

Note of Appreciation to Paper Reviewers

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Performance of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures at Limit Equilibrium State
D.R. Shiwakoti, T.B.S. Pradhan and D. Leshchinsky (Japan & USA)

Design Methodology for a Gas Pressure Relief Layer Below a Geomembrane Landfill Cover to Improve Slope Stability
R.S. Thiel (USA)

The Role of Geotextile Reinforcement in the Control of Pumping at the Subgrade-Subbase Interface of Highway Pavements
I. Alobaidi and D.J. Hoare (UK)

A Basis for Modelling Creep and Stress Relaxation Behaviour of Geogrids
A. Sawicki (Poland)

Dynamic and Static Characterization of Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Dune Sand
T. Al-Refeai and A. Al-Suhaibani (Saudi Arabia)

The Effect of pH, Resin Properties, and Manufacturing Process on Laboratory Degradation of Polyester Geosynthetics
V. Elias, A. Salman and D. Goulias (USA)

Field Study of Installation Damage for Geosynthetic Clay Liners
P.J. Fox, E.J. Triplett, R.H. Kim and J.T. Olsta (USA)

Unreinforced Geosynthetic Clay Liner Case History
T.D. Stark, D. Arellano, W.D. Evans, V.L. Wilson and J.M. Gonda (USA)

A Study of Biodegradable Geotextiles Used for Erosion Control
O. Ogbobe, K.S. Essien and A. Adebayo (Nigeria)

Pull-Out Resistance of Polyester Straps at Low Overburden Stress
Please note errata added at the conclusion of the paper
S.C.R. Lo (Australia)

Leachate Flow Mound Equations for Steady-State Flow Over a Landfill Geosynthetic Bottom Liner
T. Masada (USA)

A Theoretical Model for the Pull-Out Response of Geosynthetic Reinforcement
M.R. Madhav, N. Gurung and Y. Iwao (India)

Creep and Stress Relaxation of Geotextile-Reinforced Soils
S.M.B. Helwany and S. Shih (USA)

Hydraulically-Filled Geomembrane Bags for Land Reclamation
R.J. Bridle, B.I.G. Barr and S. John (United Kingdom)

Editorial by J.P. Giroud

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Interpretation of Transmissivity Test Data for Geonets
R.J. Fannin, H.W. Choy and J.W. Atwater (Canada)

Performance of Protective Cover Systems for Landfill Geomembrane Liners Under Long-Term MSW Loading
K.R. Reddy and R.E. Saichek (USA)

The Clogging of Nonwoven Geotextiles With Cattle Manure Slurries
S.F. Barrington, K. El Moueddeb, J. Jazestani and M. Dussault (Canada)

Modelling of Geosynthetic Reinforcement in Soil Retaining Walls
A. Sawicki (Poland)

A Methodology for the Evaluation of Geotextile Pore Opening Sizes Under Confining Pressure
E.M. Palmeira and R.J. Fannin (Brazil & Canada)

Foreword by T.S. Ingold and R.J. Bathurst

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Geosynthetic Interface Behavior Under Dynamic Loading
M.K. Yegian and U. Kadakal (USA)

Estimation of Dynamic Interfacial Properties of Geosynthetics
A. De and T.F. Zimmie (USA)

Effect of Wall Facing on the Seismic Stability of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Retaining Walls
M. Ismeik and E. Guler (USA & Turkey)

Laboratory Seismic Tests of Geotextile Wrap-Faced and Geotextile-Reinforced Segmental Retaining Walls
S. Ramakrishnan, M. Budhu and A. Britto (USA)

Shaking and Tilt Table Tests of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil and Conventional-Type Retaining Walls
Please note errata added at the conclusion of the paper
J. Koseki, Y. Munaf, F. Tatsuoka, M. Tateyama, K. Kojima and T. Sato (Japan)

Shaking Table Tests and Analyses of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls
O. Matsuo, T. Tsutsumi, K. Yokoyama and Y.Saito (Japan)

Seismic Response Analysis of a Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall
R.J. Bathurst and K. Hatami (Canada)

A Nonlinear Model for the Seismic Response of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures
A. Carotti and P. Rimoldi (Italy)

Simplified Seismic Design Procedure for Geosynthetic-Lined, Solid-Waste Landfills
J.D. Bray, E.M. Rathje, A.J. Augello and S.M. Merry (USA)

Newmark Seismic Deformation Analysis for Geosynthetic Covers
N. Matasovic, E. Kavazanjian, Jr. and J.P. Giroud (USA)

 

Note of Appreciation to Paper Reviewers

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A Synthesis and Evaluation of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Base Layers in Flexible Pavements: Part I
S.W. Perkins and M. Ismeik (USA)

 
A Synthesis and Evaluation of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Base Layers in Flexible Pavements: Part II
S.W. Perkins and M. Ismeik (USA)

Interaction Between Tire Shreds, Rubber-Sand and Geosynthetics
A. Bernal, R. Salgado, R.H. Swan Jr. and C.W. Lovell (USA)

Shear Behavior of an Unreinforced Geosynthetic Clay Liner
H.T. Eid and T.D. Stark (USA)

Water Retention Functions of Four Nonwoven Polypropylene Geotextiles
J.C. Stormont, K.S. Henry and T.M. Evans (USA)

Creep and Stress Relaxation of Geogrids
D. Leshchinsky, M. Dechasakulsom, V.N. Kaliankin and H.I. Ling (USA)

Mechanical Behavior of Sand Reinforced With Mesh Elements
J.C. Morel and J.P. Gourc (France)

Load Transfer Mechanism in Pull-Out Tests
I.M. Alobaidi, D.J. Hoare and G.S. Ghataora (United Kingdom)

A Nonlinear Model of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Granular Fill Over Soft Soil
J.H. Yin (Hong Kong)

Geosynthetic Engineering
Book Review by R.J. Bathurst

 

Introduction by J.P. Giroud

Foreword by T.S. Ingold and R.J. Bathurst
Special Issue on Liquid Migration Control Using Geosynthetic Liner Systems

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Leachate Flow in Leakage Collection Layers Due to Defects in Geomembrane Liners
J.P. Giroud, B.A. Gross, R. Bonaparte and J.A. McKelvey (USA)

Liquid Migration Through Defects in a Geomembrane Overlain and Underlain by Permeable Media
Please note errata added at the conclusion of the paper
J.P. Giroud, M.V. Khire and K.L. Soderman (USA)

Rate of Leachate Migration Through a Defect in a Geomembrane Underlain by a Saturated Permeable Medium
J.P. Giroud, M.V. Khire and J.A. McKelvey (USA)

Equations for Calculating the Rate of Liquid Migration Through Composite Liners Due to Geomembrane Defects
J.P. Giroud (USA)

Rate of Liquid Migration Through Defects in a Geomembrane Placed on a Semi-Permeable Medium
J.P. Giroud, T.D. King, T.R. Sanglerat, T. Hadj-Hamou and M.V. Khire (USA)

Optimal Configuration of a Double Liner System Including a Geomembrane Liner and a Composite Liner
J.P. Giroud, K.L. Soderman and K. Badu-Tweneboah (USA)

Comparison of Leachate Flow Through Compacted Clay Liners in Landfill Liner Systems
J.P. Giroud, K. Badu-Tweneboah and K.L. Soderman (USA)

Evaluation of the Surface Area of A GCL Hydrated by Leachate Migrating Through Geomembrane Defects
J.P. Giroud, N.S. Rad and J.A. McKelvey (USA)

Foreword by T.S. Ingold and R.J. Bathurst

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Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls as Important Permanent Structures 1996 - 1997 Mercer Lecture
F. Tatsuoka, M. Tateyama, T. Uchimura and J. Koseki (Japan)

Finite Element Modelling of Inelastic Deformation of Ductile Polymers
C. Zhang and I.D. Moore (Canada)

Modelling Geosynthetic-Reinforced Granular Fills Over Soft Soil
J.H. Yin (Hong Kong)

Uplift of Geomembranes by Wind - Extension of Equations
Please note errata added at the conclusion of the paper
J.G. Zornberg and J.P. Giroud (USA)

Soil Reinforcement With Geotextiles
Book Review by T.S. Ingold

 

In-Isolation Strain Measurement of Geosynthetics in Wide-Width Strip Tension Test
S.W. Perkins and J.A. Lapeyre (USA)

Polymer Geogrids for Bridging Mining Voids
R.J. Bridle and C.G. Jenner (UK)

Critical Parameters for Specification of Prefabricated Vertical Drains
B.C. Rawes (The Netherlands)

Strength and Deformation Properties of Soils Reinforced With Fibrillated Fibers
M.S. Nataraj and K.L. McManis (USA)

Field Evaluation of Protective Covers for Landfill Geomembrane Liners Under Construction Loading
Please note Discussion and Closure added at the conclusion of this paper
K.R. Reddy, S.R. Bandi, J.J. Rohr, M. Finy and J. Siebken (USA)

Role of Specimen Geometry, Soil Height and Sleeve Lengh on the Pull-Out Behaviour of Geogrids
M.L. Lopes and M. Ladeira (Portugal)

Limit Analysis of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Slopes
A. Zhao (USA)

Water Diffusion Through Geomembranes Under Hydraulic Pressure
C. Eloy-Giorni, T. Pelte, P. Pierson and R. Margrita (France)

Shear Behavior of Reinforced Geosynthetic Clay Liners
Please note Discussion and Closure added at the conclusion of this paper
T.D. Stark and H.T. Eid (USA)

Stability Analysis of Reinforced and Unreinforced Embankments on Soft Ground
P.V. Long, D.T. Bergado and A.S. Balasubramaniam (Thailand)

Puncture Protection of Geomembranes Part I: Theory
R.F. Wilson-Fahmy, D. Narejo and R.M. Koerner (USA)

Puncture Protection of Geomembranes Part II: Experimental
D. Narejo, R.M. Koerner and R.F. Wilson-Fahmy (USA)

Puncture Protection of Geomembranes Part III: Examples
R.M. Koerner, R.F. Wilson-Fahmy and D. Narejo (USA)

Book Review: The Practice of Soil Reinforcing in Europe
T.S. Ingold, Editor R.A. Jewell (UK)

 

Bearing Capacity of Geosynthetic Clay Liners for Cover Soils of Varying Particle Size
P.J. Fox, D.J. De Battista and S.H. Chen (USA)

Soil Stabilization by Ambient Pore Pressure and Geomembrane Containment
A.W. Elgamal and K. Adalier (USA)

Response of a Woven and a Nonwoven Geotextile to Monotonic and Cyclic Simple Tension
A.K. Ashmawy and P.L. Bourdeau (USA)

Geomembrane Response in the Wide Width Tension Test
S.M. Merry and J.D. Bray (USA)

Full Scale Highway Load Test of Flexible Pavement Systems With Geogrid Reinforce Base Courses
J.G. Collin, T.C. Kinney and X. Fu (USA)

Geotextile Characterization and Pore-Size Distribution: Part III. Comparison of Methods and Application to Design
S.K. Bhatia, J.L. Smith and B.R. Christopher (USA)

Comparisons of Predicted and Observed Failure Mechanisms in Model Reinforced Soil Walls
E.M. Palmeira and R.C. Gomes (Brazil)

A New Unit-Cell to Study the Deformation Mechanism of Super Soft Clay Overlaid by Geogrid and Sand
A. Fakher and C.J.F.P. Jones (United Kingdom)

A Method for Measuring Geomembrane Surface Roughness
J.E. Dove and J.D. Frost (USA)

Geotextile Reinforced Lime Treated Cohesive Soil Retaining Walls
A. Porbaha (Japan)

Combined Allowable Strength Reduction Factor for Geosynthetic Creep and Installation Damage T.M. Allen and R.J. Bathurst (USA and Canada)

Geotextile Characterization and Pore-Size Distribution: Part II. A Review of Test Methods and Results
S.K. Bhatia and J.L. Smith (USA)

Strain-Softening Behavior of Waste Containment System Interfaces
R.B. Gilbert and R.J. Byrne (USA)

Influence of Strain Rate, Specimen Length and Confinement on Measured Geotextile Properties
S.R. Boyle, M. Gallagher and R.D. Holtz (USA)

Geomembrane Microtopography by Atomic Force Microscopy
J.E. Dove, J.D. Frost, and P.M. Dove (USA)

Interface Shear Behavior of Landfill Composite Liner Systems: A Finite Element Analysis
K.R. Reddy, S. Kosgi and E.S. Motan (USA)

Out-of-Plane Tensile Behavior of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
R.M. Koerner, G.R. Koerner and M.A. Eberle (USA)

Walls Reinforced with Fiber Reinforced Plastic Geogrids in Japan
K. Miyata (Japan)

A Study of the Seismic Behavior of Geosynthetic Reinforced Walls in Japan
M. Sakaguchi (Japan)

Soil Reinforcement Practice for Fills Over Soft Ground in Japan
H. Ochiai, Y. Watari & Y. Tsukamoto (Japan)

Design and Construction of Geotextile Reinforced Soil Structures for Road Earthworks in Japan
S. Naemura & H. Miki (Japan)

Filtration Criteria for Prefabricated Vertical Drain Geotextile Filter Jackets in Soft Bangkok Clay
D.T. Bergado, R. Manivannan & A.S. Balasubramaniam (Thailand)

Geotextile Characterization and Pore-Size Distribution: Part I. A Review of Manufacturing Processes
S.K. Bhatia & J.L. Smith (USA)

A Performance Test for Assessment of Long-Term Creep Behavior of Soil-Geosynthetic Composites
Please note Discussion and Closure added at the conclusion of this paper
J.T.H. Wu & S.M.B. Helwany (USA)

Application of Geotextile/Geomembrane Composite Liner for Filtration Prevention in Xiaolingtou Rock-Fill Dam
T. Tao, J. Yan, X. Tao, F. Fu & H. Zhou (China)

Foreword by T.S. Ingold and R.J. Bathurst

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Uplift of Geomembranes by Wind
J.P. Giroud, T. Pelte & R.J. Bathurst (USA & Canada)

Comparison of Geomembrane Subjected to Differential Settlement
J.P. Giroud & K.L. Soderman (USA)

Design Method to Prevent Failure in Tank Corners
J.P. Giroud, K.L. Soderman, T. Pelte & J.F. Beech (USA)

Theoretical Analysis of Geomembrane Puncture
J.P. Giroud, K. Badu-Tweneboah & K.L. Soderman (USA)

Analysis of Strain Concentrations Next to Geomembrane Seams
J.P. Giroud, B. Tisseau, K.L. Soderman & J.F. Beech (USA)

Evaluation of PVC Geomembrane Shrinkage Due to Plasticizer Loss
J.P. Giroud (USA)

Stability of Geosynthetic-Soil Layered Systems on Slopes
J.P. Giroud, N.D Williams, T. Pelte & J.F. Beech (USA)

Influence of Water on the Stability of Geosynthetic-Soil Layered Systems on Slopes
Please note errata added at the conclusion of this paper
J.P. Giroud, R.C. Bachus & R. Bonaparte (USA)

Pseudo-Static Seismic Analysis of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Segmental Retaining Walls
R.J. Bathurst & Z. Cai (Canada)


The Single Point-Notched Constant Tension Load Test: A Quality Control Test for Assessing Stress Crack Resistance
Y.G. Hsuan & R.M. Koerner (USA)

Unified Design Approach to Geosynthetic Reinforced Slopes and Segmental Walls
D. Leshchinsky, H. Ling & G. Hanks (USA)

The Use of Geosynthetic Capillary Barriers to Reduce Moisture Migration in Soils
K.S. Henry (USA)

Compatibility of Geosynthetic Clay Liners with Three Pennsylvania Municipal Solid Waste Leachates
D.B Narejo and G.Q. Memon (USA)

Book Review: Geofoam Geosynthetic, by J.S. Horvath
R.J. Bathurst (Canada)

 

Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soils Under Repeated Loading: A Review and Comparative Design Study
A.K. Ashmawy & P.L. Bourdeau (USA)

Pullout Interaction Mechanism of Geogrid Strip Reinforcement
M.C. Alfaro, S. Hayashi, N. Miura & K. Watanabe (Japan)

A Comparison of Puncture Behavior of Smooth and Textured HDPE Geomembranes
Please note Discussion and Closure added at the conclusion of this paper
D.B. Narejo (USA)

Calculation of Coupled Stress and Seepage for Dams with a Geotextile/Geomembrane Composite Liner
T. Tao, D.F. Li & J. Yan (China)

An Integrated Approach to Evaluating Single-Layer Reinforced Soils
R.D. Espinoza & J.D. Bray (USA)

Subgrade Stabilisation with Geotextiles
C.R. Lawson (United Kingdom)

Three Levels of Geomembrane Puncture Protection
D.B. Narejo (USA)

Diffusion of Chloride and Dichloromethane Through an HDPE Geomembrane
R.K. Rowe, L. Hrapovic & N. Kosaric (Canada)

Geotextile Filters for Internally Stable/Unstable Soil
S.K. Bhatia & Q. Huang (USA)

Relationship Between PVC Geomembrane Density and Plasticizer Content
J.P. Giroud & L.G. Tisinger (USA)

Manufacturing Quality Control and Certification of Geotextiles
C.J. Sprague (USA)

Modelling of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Engineered Granular Fill on Soft Soil
Please note Discussion and Closure added at the conclusion of this paper
S.K. Shukla & S. Chandra (India)

Use of Recycled Automobile Tires to Design Landfill Components
D.B. Narejo & M. Shettima (USA)

Relaxation Behavior of Thermally-Induced Stress in HDPE Geomembranes
A.E. Lord, Jr., T.Y. Soong & R.M. Koerner (USA)

Determination of Geosynthetic Strain Due to Deflection
Please note Discussion and Closure added at the conclusion of this paper
J.P. Giroud (USA)

Design of Structures Connected to Geomembranes
J.P. Giroud & K.L. Soderman (USA)

A Numerical Model for Analyzing Long-Term Performance of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures
M.B. Helwany & J.T.H. Wu (USA)

The Influence of Tensile Stresses on the Filtration Characteristics of Geotextiles
A.B. Fourie & S.M. Kuchena (South Africa)

Reinforced Gravel Foundation for Box Culvert Construction on Soft and Subsiding Ground
N. Miura, A. Sakai, K. Fujikawa & R. Shivashankar (Japan)

Relationships Between Uniaxial and Biaxial Stresses and Strains in Geosynthetics
K.L. Soderman & J.P. Giroud (USA)

Reinforced Soil Structures with Poorly Draining Backfills. Part II: Case Histories and Applications
J.K. Mitchell & J.G. Zornberg (USA)

Geomembrane Coefficients of Interface Friction
Y.P. Vaid & N. Rinne (Canada)

HDPE Geosynthetics: Premature Failures and Their Prediction
I.D. Peggs & M.F. Kanninen (USA)

Strain Behavior of Polymeric Geogrids Subjected to Sustained and Repeated Loading in Air and in Soil
A. McGown, I. Yogarajah, K.Z. Andrawes & M.A. Saad (UK, Singapore & Egypt)

Geotextile Filtration Tests on Two Brazilian Soils and Current Filter Criteria
M.S.S. Almeida, J. Spada & M. Ehrlich (Brazil)

Reinforced Soil Structures with Poorly Draining Backfills, Part I: Reinforcement Interactions and Functions
J.G. Zornberg & J.K. Mitchell (USA)

Determination of Geomembrane Shattering Cracks
J.P. Giroud (USA)

Characterization of Geosynthetic Load-Strain Behavior after Installation Damage
T.M. Allen & R.J. Bathurst (USA & Canada)

Evaluation