OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Geotextiles and Geomembranes is 15. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
Coupled effect of UV ageing and temperature on the diffusive transport of aqueous, vapour and gaseous phase organic contaminants through HDPE geomembrane	81
Editorial Board	56
Editorial Board	51
Determination of shear stress-shear strain behavior of polymeric geostrip reinforced MSE wall	44
Long-term durability of two HDPE geomembranes formulated with polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT)	44
Stress-strain behavior of geotextile: A proposed new indirect calculation using the static puncture test (CBR test)	41
Axisymmetric finite strain consolidation model for soft soil consolidation with vertical drains under combined loading considering creep and non-Darcy flow	40
Bearing capacity of strip footings in unsaturated soils reinforced with layered geogrid sheets using upper bound method	39
Geogrid reinforcement of ballasted railway superstructure for stabilization of the railway track geometry – A case study	39
Parameters affecting performance of fully instrumented model testing of strip footings on geocell-reinforced soils	38
Investigation on relationship of geogrid strain and settlement in the GRPS embankment under cyclic loading	38
Centrifuge modelling of EPS geofoam behind integral bridge abutments	37
Field tests on partially geotextile encased stone column-supported embankment over silty clay	37
Estimation of the carbon sequestration potential of ecological retaining structures: A comparative study	37
Electroosmosis of gold tailings under multiple electrokinetic geosynthetics electrodes	37
Hydraulic conductivity of bentonite-polymer geosynthetic clay liners to aggressive solid waste leachates	36
Theoretical and experimental studies on air-inflated rubber dam anchored on sidewall of the rigid base	36
Investigation of geogrid-reinforced unbound granular material behavior using constant radial stiffness triaxial tests	36
Filtration characteristics and mechanism of geotextile filters under cyclic flow	35
Evaluation of arched EPS block and geocell inclusions in trench backfill for protection of buried flexible pipes	34
Centrifuge modeling on the geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) abutments with different combinations of reinforcement spacing and tensile stiffness	33
Field performance of erosion control on Lamtakong dam slopes using geocell and ruzi grass cover: A case study	32
Investigation of soil arching in GRPS embankments under localized loading: Multi-span spring-based trapdoor model test	32
Corrigendum to “A large-size model test study on the consolidation effect of construction waste slurry under self-weight and bottom vacuum preloading” [Geotext. Geomembranes, 53, (1), February 2025, (	32
Full-scale accelerated testing of geogrid-reinforced inverted pavements	32

A simplified model for the analysis of piled embankments considering arching and subsoil consolidation	32
Generation and prediction of defect in HDPE GMB serving as landfill base barrier	31
Deformation and load transfer of pile-supported foundation reinforced with soilbags raft cushion	31
Experimental and numerical investigations on buffer performance of geofoam subjected by the impact of falling rocks with respect to different shapes	30
Mechanical properties and mechanisms of soil-geotextile interface under constant normal Stiffness: Effect of freezing conditions	30
A new apparatus for the study of pullout behaviour of soil-geosynthetic interfaces under sustained load over time	30
Research on the aging mechanism of polypropylene nonwoven geotextiles under simulated heavy metal aging scenarios	30
Mechanical property and deformation behavior of geogrid reinforced calcareous sand	30
Editorial Board	29
Editorial Board	29
Shaking table tests on the influence of geosynthetic encasement stiffness on the shear reinforcement effect of GESC composite foundation	29
Effect of prehydration, permeant, and desiccation on GCL/Geomembrane interface transmissivity	29
Field behavior of a GRS bridge approach retaining wall on highly compressible foundation soils	29
Laudatio for Editor-in-Chief R. Kerry Rowe	29
Use of soilbags to protect flexible pipes against repeated load effects	28
Pullout behavior of a bearing polymeric strap under monotonic and cyclic tensile loads	27
Vibration response of machine foundations protected by use of adjacent multi-layer geocells	27
Analytical assessment of pullout capacity of reinforcements in unsaturated soils	27
Field test of geosynthetic-reinforced floating pile-supported embankments on soft soil	26
Experimental and theoretical studies on deformation characteristics of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil (GRS) abutments induced by vertical loads	26
Dynamic response of Mechanically Stabilised Earth (MSE) structures: A numerical study	25
Hydraulic design of granular and geocomposite drainage layers in pavements based on demand-capacity modeling	25
Influence of polymer enhancement on water uptake, retention and barrier performance of geosynthetic clay liners	24
Influence of asphalt thickness on performance of geosynthetic-reinforced asphalt: Full-scale field study	24
A simple 3D orthotropic model for the tensile response of geogrids: In-isolation and soil–geogrid interaction applications	24
Experimental study of a 3D printed geogrid embedded with FBG sensor for reinforcement of subgrade with underlying cave	23
A comparison of shear stress estimation methods for a single geobag on a rough bed	23
Numerical investigation of the tensile behaviors of needle-punched nonwoven geotextiles	23
A theoretical strain transfer model between optical fiber sensors and monitored substrates	23
Implications of single and double liners on the impact of PFOA in landfills on an underlying aquifer	23
Research on the protection of expansive soil slopes under heavy rainfall by anchor-reinforced vegetation systems	23
Numerical modelling of reinforced fill over a void considering rate-dependent stiffness of the reinforcement	23
Reinforcement effect and mechanism analysis of dredged sludge treated by alternating prefabricated radiant drain vacuum preloading method	22
Application of the non-linear three-component model for simulating accelerated creep behavior of polymer-alloy geocell sheets	22
Geogrid stabilization effectiveness – Comprehensive assessment through multiscale experiments with bender element sensor technology	21
Analytical method for quantifying performance of wicking geosynthetic stabilized roadway	21
Centrifuge model tests on performance of MSE walls with different facing types	21
Reinforcement effectiveness of stacked prefabricated vertical drain (S-PVD) vacuum preloading method: A case study	21
A simplified analysis of a configuration of geosynthetic reinforcement in GRPS embankments	21
Effect of temperature on critical strength of geosynthetic clay liner / textured geomembrane composite systems	21
Filtration performance of non- woven geotextiles with internally-stable and -unstable soils under dynamic loading	20
Influence of geogrid reinforcement on the cracking characteristics of expansive soils: A laboratory study	20
Electro-mechanical behaviour of graphene-based geotextiles for pavement health monitoring	20
A new large-scale shear apparatus for testing geosynthetics-soil interfaces incorporating thermal condition	20
Behavior of surface loaded clay foundation reinforced by GESCs with lateral geosynthetic cushion under freeze-thaw cycles	20
Analysis of cyclic shear characteristics of reinforced soil interfaces under cyclic loading and unloading	20
Land reclamation using the horizontal drainage enhanced geotextile sheet method	20
Dynamic response and damage of pile-geogrid composite reinforced high-speed railway subgrade under seismic actions	20
Characteristic pore size of nonwoven geotextiles based on low-field nuclear magnetic resonance technology	19
Leakage of composite cutoff walls through geomembrane joint defects	19

A large-size model test study on the consolidation effect of construction waste slurry under self-weight and bottom vacuum preloading	19
New geocell utilisation as a pipe uplifting countermeasure and its validation using model experiments	18
Modified method for predicting lateral displacement of PVD-improved ground under combined vacuum and surcharge loading	18
Pullout testing and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) analysis of geogrid reinforcement embedded in granular drainage layers	18
Fate and transport of particle matter during GEOTextile tube dewatering of a dioxin and furan (PCDD/F) contaminated sediment	18
Evaluating wettability of geotextiles with contact angles	18
Editorial Board	18
A simplified method for assessing the serviceability performance of geosynthetic reinforced and pile-supported embankment	18
Methods for mitigating effect of apparent clogging in vacuum consolidation and analysis technics – a review	17
Numerical analysis of a double layer rubber dam	17
Influence of rainfall and drying periods on the performance of a large-scale segmental GRS wall model built with poorly draining local soil	17
Influence of secondary reinforcements on the behavior of geosynthetic reinforced soil walls	17
Experimental study on the effect of temperature on HDPE geomembrane/geotextile interface shear characteristics	17
Effect of geogrid reinforcement on the load transfer in pile-supported embankment under cyclic loading	17
Editorial Board	17
Analyzing the influence of facing batter on reinforcement loads of reinforced soil walls under working stress conditions	16
Reply to discussion by Mirmoradi on “Physical and numerical modelling of strip footing on geogrid reinforced transparent sand”	16
Investigation on dewatering and reinforcement of dredged clay treated with SAP and PVD under vacuum preloading	16
Clogging effect of prefabricated horizontal drains in dredged soil by air booster vacuum consolidation	16
Novel soil-pegged geogrid (PG) interactions in pull-out loading conditions	16
Shear strength of HDPE smooth geomembrane/bentonite-polymer geosynthetic clay liner interface	16
Effect of gas-oil contamination on the mechanical behavior of sand-woven geotextile interface: Experimental investigation and constitutive modeling	16
Seismic bearing capacity of strip footings placed on reinforced soil slopes using slip line method	16
Evaluation of two-layered soils reinforced with 3D printed geogrid models under axisymmetric loading conditions	16
Effect of backfilling surface settlement trough on waste cover leakage	16
Centrifuge investigation on behavior of geosynthetic-encased stone column supported embankment under freeze-thaw cycles	16
Experimental evaluation of the performance of a geotextile for a pressure-grouted soil nail	15
Comparative numerical analysis of anti-liquefaction in sandy soil reinforced with OSC and GESC under sinusoidal loading	15
Experimental evaluation of geosynthetic-modular block connection loads	15
Effect of geotextile ageing and geomembrane surface roughness on the geomembrane-geotextile interfaces for heap leaching applications	15
Behavior of geosynthetic-encased stone column reinforced foundation under freeze-thaw cycles	15