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Papers

(The median citation count of Geosynthetics International is 3. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Compressive and shear response of fibre-reinforced backfill: impact of field temperature	55
Centrifuge modelling of the progressive failure of geosynthetic-reinforced embankments	38
Investigation of the mechanical response of recovered geogrids under repeated loading	32
Response of shallow foundations in tire derived aggregate	27
Experimental analysis of bearing capacity failure of geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls	24
Thermo-hydraulic numerical modelling of in-soil conditions in reinforced soil walls	23
Evaluating stability of rigid-column-supported and geosynthetic-reinforced embankments	22
Investigating the effect of temperature and water freezing on the response of geogrid composite	21
Simplified methods for the design of landfill double composite liners using neural network	19
Dynamic behaviour of pipe protected by rubber–soil mixtures	19
Interface creep behavior of tensioned GFRP tendons embedded in cemented soils	19
Publisher’s note	18
Chemical durability of bituminous geomembranes (BGMs) in heap leach pad applications	18
Effect of temperature on the mechanical properties of two polymeric geogrid materials	18
Angle-based residual strength estimation of geotextile/textured geomembrane interface	17
Discussion: Uniaxial compression test of cement-solidified dredged slurry columns encased with geogrid	17
Modeling geogrid-stabilized aggregate base courses considering local stiffness enhancement	16
Design, fabrication, and application of graphene sensor for geogrid strain measurement	16
Model studies of square footings on geocell-reinforced slopes	16
Evaluation of concrete and geomembrane lining options for a canal in Egypt	15
Experimental evaluation of salinity geosynthetics capillary barriers	15
In-situ evaluation of geosynthetic-reinforced pavement on variable subgrade conditions	15
Publisher’s note	15
Comparing CO2 emissions: ordinary stone vs. geosynthetic encased columns	15
Experimental study of granular platforms reinforced by geosynthetics over soft subgrade	14

Cyclic response of stereoscopic geogrid–sand interface under static and cyclic loading	14
Behavior of geocell reinforced bed under vibration loading: 3D numerical studies	13
Seismic performance of thinner rubber-sand mixture cushion reinforced by geosynthetics	13
Field and numerical studies on geofoam-infilled dual barriers to screen ground vibrations	13
Geogrid-soil interaction: experimental analysis of factors influencing load transfer	13
Effect of reinforcement stiffness on response of back-to-back MSE wall upon infiltration	13
Direct relaxation method to calculate stresses induced by gravel particles in a geomembrane	12
Effect of UV radiation on shear behaviour between geotextile and geomembrane interface	12
Effect of a soluble subgrade on leakage through a geomembrane defect	12
Performance of laboratory geogrid-reinforced retaining walls under freeze-thaw cycles	12
Experiments and dimensional analysis of waste tire-based permeable pavements	12
Image-aided physical and compression characterisation of expanded polystyrene geofoam	12
Best Geosynthetics International Paper for 2024	11
Modelling the ultimate pullout resistance of geogrids	11
Experimental studies on geogrid efficiency against moderate to highly expansive subgrades	11
Environmental impacts of mechanically stabilised earth walls	11
Geotextile filtration characteristics in piping rescue under extreme soil-retained state	11
Discrete element method investigation of shear behaviour of 3D geogrid–sand interface	10
Rheological properties and viscoelastic model of sensor-enabled piezoelectric geocable	10
Natural weathering effects on white, green, and black HDPE textured GMs	10
Assessment of the stress crack resistance of multilayered textured HDPE geomembranes	9
Geotextile thickness effect on slope failure stress of encased column: 3D numerical study	9
Mechanical characteristics of geogrids produced from recycled polyester	9
Breakthrough time assessment of liner system for MSW landfills with high leachate heads	9
Geotechnical characterization of soil-rubber mixtures with well-graded gravel	9
Mechanisms controlling the hydraulic conductivity of anionic polymer-enhanced GCLs	9
Strain assessment of polyethylene pipes in dense sand subjected to axial displacement	8
Long-term performance of HDPE extrusion welds aged at 85°C in synthetic leachate	8
Discussion: Geotechnical characterization of soil-rubber mixtures with well graded gravel	8
Note of appreciation to paper reviewers	8
Shear reinforcement effect of geosynthetic encased stone column in liquefiable sands	8
Soil behavior near the PVD filter and interpretation of clogging during vacuum preloading	7
Consolidation of soft soils improved by composite piles considering clogging effect	7
Mitigation of lateral slope movement and soil improvement using the vacuum-PVD scheme	7
DEM–FDM analysis in stereoscopic geogrid-reinforced interface under cyclic loading	7
Undrained response of geocell-confined pond ash samples under static and cyclic loading	7
Engineering properties of biodegradable vertical drains for soft ground improvement	7
Lateral force–displacement relationships for shallowly buried pipe reinforced by geocells	7
Laboratory preparation and tensile signal response of sensor-enabled piezoelectric geobelt	7
Last words from the former Chairman of the Editorial Board	7
Note of appreciation to paper reviewers	7
Woven geotextile permeability under uniaxial and laterally constrained conditions	6
A nonlinear analytical model for consolidated geotextile-encased sand columns	6
Equivalent analytical models for assessment of landfill composite liners	6
Numerical investigation of the interaction of back-to-back MSE walls	6
Compaction-induced prestressing effect of geocell reinforcement	6
Deformation characteristics and creep behaviour of rigid particulates-EPS beads composites	6
Investigation on dynamic performance of soilbag cushion using shaking table tests	6
Foreword to special issue on 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics (11ICG)	6
Influence of facing toe condition on the bearing capacity of full-height panel MSE walls	6

Performance of GCLs after long-term wet–dry cycles under a defect in GMB in a landfill	6
Mechanical behavior of a fiber reinforced reclaimed asphalt pavement sand-cement blend	6
Biaxial tensile test and joint strength modeling of HDPE geocells	6
Performance of landfill low-permeability liners for minimizing groundwater contamination	5
Analytical solution for soil flushing using PVD system with rectangular pattern	5
Geotextile-encased cinder gravel columns: a coupled DEM–FDM analysis	5
Particle shape effect on interfacial properties between granular materials and geotextile	5
Gas permeability of geosynthetic clay liners overlap seams	5
Determining performance of two-tiered GRS walls subjected to traffic cyclic loading	5
NaCMC-amended clay: effect of mixing method on hydraulic conductivity and polymer elution	5
Selection of long-term shear strength parameters for strain-softening geosynthetic interfaces (2023 IGS Rowe Lecture)	5
3-Dimensional numerical analysis of geosynthetic double-encased annulus stone columns	5
Shaking table tests on bridge abutments reinforced by EPS and geogrid	5
Shear modulus of sand-rubber mixtures: element testing and constitutive modeling	5
Air and hydraulic flow characteristics of polymer amended bentonite based unsaturated GCLs	5
Publisher’s note	5
Leakage through a circular geomembrane hole overlain and underlain by silty sand tailings	5
Application and research of flexible mesh in tunnel protection system	5
Serviceability performance of piled embankments considering soil-reinforcement interface interaction	5
Gas flow characteristics of GCL under distortions, wet-dry cycles, and hydrating fluids	5
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) partitioning into a high-density polyethylene geomembrane	5
Factors affecting multicomponent GCL-geomembrane interface transmissivity for landfills	5
Bearing capacity of footings on geosynthetic-reinforced soils under combined loading	5
Transport of heavy metal contaminants in a composite liner under non-isothermal condition	5
Impact performance of unreinforced and geogrid-reinforced rockfall protection embankment	4
Freeze-thaw behavior of geocell-reinforced bases considering different fines contents	4
Reinforcement mechanism and effect of S-PVD vacuum preloading method for dredged sludge	4
Natural weathering effects of nonwoven geotextile exposed to different climate conditions	4
Mechanical properties of SCA modified EPS lightweight soil and modification mechanism	4
Effects of freeze–thaw cycles on the properties of polyethylene geomembranes	4
Framework for designing optimized next-generation geogrids	4
Dynamic response of rubber-sand bags: application for machine foundations	4
Effect of internal drainage on deformation behavior of GRS wall during rainfall	4
Durability of non-woven geotextiles produced from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET)	4
Geosynthetic-reinforced embankment in cold regions: observations and numerical simulations	4
Best Geosynthetics International Paper for 2022	4
Influence of geosynthetic stiffness on analytical solutions for reinforced fill over void	4
Geocell performance in stabilising railway ballast over soft clay subgrade	4
Reliability analysis for internal seismic stability of geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls	4
Load transfer mechanism of floating pile-supported embankments under cyclic loading	4
Behaviour of soilbags subjected to monotonic and cyclic vertical loading	4
Measuring pore sizes of nonwoven geotextiles by X-ray CT images: a comparative evaluation	4
Geogrid-anchored sheet pile walls; a small-scale experimental and numerical study	4
Combined bearing capacity of footings on geogrid-reinforced granular fill over soft clay	4
Modular polymer stormwater collection structure response to one-week design-truck load	4
Vertical stability of geotextile-encased sand columns without and with surrounding soil	4
Best Geosynthetics International Paper for 2021	3
Strength and microstructure of a lignin fiber-reinforced expansive soil in cold regions	3
Measurement methodology and characteristics of interfacial resistance in electro-osmosis	3
Bearing characteristics of recycled concrete aggregate encased column composite ground	3
Consolidation of unsaturated soil by vertical drain considering smear and well resistance	3
Influence of foundation soil conditions on the service performance of GRS abutments	3
Influence of cyclic load on pullout stiffness of geogrid embedded in well-graded gravel	3
Mechanical and hydraulic compatibility of RAP with geosynthetics used in MSE walls	3
Laboratory evaluation of dynamic shear response of sand – geomembrane interface	3
Upper-bound limit analysis of MSE walls subjected to strip footing load	3
Stress crack resistance of unaged high-density polyethylene geomembrane fusion seams	3
Large-scale model test studies on a double-layer rubber dam	3
Seismic performance of near-fault geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankment	3
GMX/GDC strength loss mechanisms	3
Cumulative deformation behavior of GRS bridge abutments under cyclic traffic loading	3
Investigation on the long-term strain of geogrid in GRPS embankment under cyclic loading	3
Effect of closed and open system freeze–thaw cycles on GMB–GCL interface transmissivity	3
Numerical simulation of surface blast reduction using composite backfill	3
Dynamic properties of frozen rubber-reinforced expansive soils under confining pressure	3
Mechanical properties of PVC geomembrane based on non-contact measurement	3
Design of geomembrane specimen for biaxial tensile testing	3
Ternary medium constitutive model of frozen rubber-reinforced expansive soil	3
Analytical solution for solute transport in a triple liner under non-isothermal conditions	3
Reinforced soil design using the combined electrokinetic and mechanical properties of soil	3
Moisture uptake and loss of GCLs subjected to thermal cycles from silty sand subgrade	3
Complementary use of analytical equations and numerical models for composite liner designs	3
Full-scale tests on soilbag-constructed retaining walls with a panel	3
Analytical model for geotextile-enhanced horizontal drain vacuum consolidation of slurries	3
CFD-DEM modeling of filtration through conventional and conical geotextile filter systems	3
Effect of drains layout density on consolidation of layered slurry induced by PHDs-VP	3
Analytical model for the design of piled embankments considering cohesive soils	3
Geotextile filters: from idealization to real behaviour (Giroud Lecture 2023)	3