OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Geotextiles and Geomembranes is 16. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Estimation of the carbon sequestration potential of ecological retaining structures: A comparative study	80
Field tests on partially geotextile encased stone column-supported embankment over silty clay	55
Electroosmosis of gold tailings under multiple electrokinetic geosynthetics electrodes	48
Coupled effect of UV ageing and temperature on the diffusive transport of aqueous, vapour and gaseous phase organic contaminants through HDPE geomembrane	43
Parameters affecting performance of fully instrumented model testing of strip footings on geocell-reinforced soils	41
Editorial Board	39
Bearing capacity of strip footings in unsaturated soils reinforced with layered geogrid sheets using upper bound method	39
Editorial Board	38
Stress-strain behavior of geotextile: A proposed new indirect calculation using the static puncture test (CBR test)	37
Determination of shear stress-shear strain behavior of polymeric geostrip reinforced MSE wall	37
Long-term durability of two HDPE geomembranes formulated with polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT)	37
Axisymmetric finite strain consolidation model for soft soil consolidation with vertical drains under combined loading considering creep and non-Darcy flow	37
Investigation on relationship of geogrid strain and settlement in the GRPS embankment under cyclic loading	36
Investigation of geogrid-reinforced unbound granular material behavior using constant radial stiffness triaxial tests	35
Geogrid reinforcement of ballasted railway superstructure for stabilization of the railway track geometry – A case study	35
Full-scale accelerated testing of geogrid-reinforced inverted pavements	34
Evaluation of arched EPS block and geocell inclusions in trench backfill for protection of buried flexible pipes	34
Investigation of soil arching in GRPS embankments under localized loading: Multi-span spring-based trapdoor model test	34
A simplified model for the analysis of piled embankments considering arching and subsoil consolidation	34
Theoretical and experimental studies on air-inflated rubber dam anchored on sidewall of the rigid base	34
Research on the aging mechanism of polypropylene nonwoven geotextiles under simulated heavy metal aging scenarios	32
Hydraulic conductivity of bentonite-polymer geosynthetic clay liners to aggressive solid waste leachates	32
A new apparatus for the study of pullout behaviour of soil-geosynthetic interfaces under sustained load over time	31
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, (	31
Generation and prediction of defect in HDPE GMB serving as landfill base barrier	31

Mechanical properties and mechanisms of soil-geotextile interface under constant normal Stiffness: Effect of freezing conditions	30
Shaking table tests on the influence of geosynthetic encasement stiffness on the shear reinforcement effect of GESC composite foundation	30
Deformation and load transfer of pile-supported foundation reinforced with soilbags raft cushion	30
Experimental and numerical investigations on buffer performance of geofoam subjected by the impact of falling rocks with respect to different shapes	30
Editorial Board	29
Use of soilbags to protect flexible pipes against repeated load effects	29
Mechanical property and deformation behavior of geogrid reinforced calcareous sand	29
Experimental and theoretical studies on deformation characteristics of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil (GRS) abutments induced by vertical loads	29
Field test of geosynthetic-reinforced floating pile-supported embankments on soft soil	29
Field behavior of a GRS bridge approach retaining wall on highly compressible foundation soils	29
Editorial Board	29
Effect of prehydration, permeant, and desiccation on GCL/Geomembrane interface transmissivity	28
Laudatio for Editor-in-Chief R. Kerry Rowe	28
Analytical assessment of pullout capacity of reinforcements in unsaturated soils	27
Hydraulic design of granular and geocomposite drainage layers in pavements based on demand-capacity modeling	27
Pullout behavior of a bearing polymeric strap under monotonic and cyclic tensile loads	27
A comparison of shear stress estimation methods for a single geobag on a rough bed	27
Vibration response of machine foundations protected by use of adjacent multi-layer geocells	27
Dynamic response of Mechanically Stabilised Earth (MSE) structures: A numerical study	26
Effect of temperature on critical strength of geosynthetic clay liner / textured geomembrane composite systems	26
A theoretical strain transfer model between optical fiber sensors and monitored substrates	25
Numerical investigation of the tensile behaviors of needle-punched nonwoven geotextiles	25
Research on the protection of expansive soil slopes under heavy rainfall by anchor-reinforced vegetation systems	24
Reinforcement effect and mechanism analysis of dredged sludge treated by alternating prefabricated radiant drain vacuum preloading method	24
Numerical modelling of reinforced fill over a void considering rate-dependent stiffness of the reinforcement	23
Implications of single and double liners on the impact of PFOA in landfills on an underlying aquifer	23
Influence of asphalt thickness on performance of geosynthetic-reinforced asphalt: Full-scale field study	23
Influence of polymer enhancement on water uptake, retention and barrier performance of geosynthetic clay liners	23
Experimental study of a 3D printed geogrid embedded with FBG sensor for reinforcement of subgrade with underlying cave	23
Centrifuge model tests on performance of MSE walls with different facing types	22
Behavior of surface loaded clay foundation reinforced by GESCs with lateral geosynthetic cushion under freeze-thaw cycles	22
Application of the non-linear three-component model for simulating accelerated creep behavior of polymer-alloy geocell sheets	22
Electro-mechanical behaviour of graphene-based geotextiles for pavement health monitoring	21
A new large-scale shear apparatus for testing geosynthetics-soil interfaces incorporating thermal condition	21
Land reclamation using the horizontal drainage enhanced geotextile sheet method	21
A simplified analysis of a configuration of geosynthetic reinforcement in GRPS embankments	21
Analytical method for quantifying performance of wicking geosynthetic stabilized roadway	21
Filtration performance of non- woven geotextiles with internally-stable and -unstable soils under dynamic loading	21
Dynamic response and damage of pile-geogrid composite reinforced high-speed railway subgrade under seismic actions	20
A large-size model test study on the consolidation effect of construction waste slurry under self-weight and bottom vacuum preloading	20
Analysis of cyclic shear characteristics of reinforced soil interfaces under cyclic loading and unloading	20
Characteristic pore size of nonwoven geotextiles based on low-field nuclear magnetic resonance technology	20
Influence of geogrid reinforcement on the cracking characteristics of expansive soils: A laboratory study	20
Experimental study on the effect of temperature on HDPE geomembrane/geotextile interface shear characteristics	19
Pullout testing and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) analysis of geogrid reinforcement embedded in granular drainage layers	19
A simplified method for assessing the serviceability performance of geosynthetic reinforced and pile-supported embankment	19
Leakage of composite cutoff walls through geomembrane joint defects	19
Modified method for predicting lateral displacement of PVD-improved ground under combined vacuum and surcharge loading	18
Editorial Board	18
Influence of secondary reinforcements on the behavior of geosynthetic reinforced soil walls	18

Fate and transport of particle matter during GEOTextile tube dewatering of a dioxin and furan (PCDD/F) contaminated sediment	18
Seismic bearing capacity of strip footings placed on reinforced soil slopes using slip line method	18
Editorial Board	18
New geocell utilisation as a pipe uplifting countermeasure and its validation using model experiments	18
Evaluating wettability of geotextiles with contact angles	18
Effect of gas-oil contamination on the mechanical behavior of sand-woven geotextile interface: Experimental investigation and constitutive modeling	18
Centrifuge investigation on behavior of geosynthetic-encased stone column supported embankment under freeze-thaw cycles	17
Effect of backfilling surface settlement trough on waste cover leakage	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
Evaluation of two-layered soils reinforced with 3D printed geogrid models under axisymmetric loading conditions	16
Novel soil-pegged geogrid (PG) interactions in pull-out loading conditions	16
Clogging effect of prefabricated horizontal drains in dredged soil by air booster vacuum consolidation	16
Reply to discussion by Mirmoradi on “Physical and numerical modelling of strip footing on geogrid reinforced transparent sand”	16
Behavior of geosynthetic-encased stone column reinforced foundation under freeze-thaw cycles	16
Shear strength of HDPE smooth geomembrane/bentonite-polymer geosynthetic clay liner interface	16
Analyzing the influence of facing batter on reinforcement loads of reinforced soil walls under working stress conditions	16
Effect of geogrid reinforcement on the load transfer in pile-supported embankment under cyclic loading	16
Comparative numerical analysis of anti-liquefaction in sandy soil reinforced with OSC and GESC under sinusoidal loading	16