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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	95
Cold temperature behaviour of polyethylene geomembranes	50
Axisymmetric finite strain consolidation model for soft soil consolidation with vertical drains under combined loading considering creep and non-Darcy flow	50
Bearing capacity of strip footings in unsaturated soils reinforced with layered geogrid sheets using upper bound method	50
Coupled effect of UV ageing and temperature on the diffusive transport of aqueous, vapour and gaseous phase organic contaminants through HDPE geomembrane	50
Geogrid reinforcement of ballasted railway superstructure for stabilization of the railway track geometry – A case study	49
Parameters affecting performance of fully instrumented model testing of strip footings on geocell-reinforced soils	49
Determination of shear stress-shear strain behavior of polymeric geostrip reinforced MSE wall	48
Centrifuge modelling of EPS geofoam behind integral bridge abutments	47
Long-term durability of two HDPE geomembranes formulated with polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT)	45
Electroosmosis of gold tailings under multiple electrokinetic geosynthetics electrodes	43
Investigation on relationship of geogrid strain and settlement in the GRPS embankment under cyclic loading	41
Estimation of the carbon sequestration potential of ecological retaining structures: A comparative study	41
Field tests on partially geotextile encased stone column-supported embankment over silty clay	41
Theoretical and experimental studies on air-inflated rubber dam anchored on sidewall of the rigid base	40
Editorial Board	40
Full-scale accelerated testing of geogrid-reinforced inverted pavements	40
Effects of fiber and particle shape on the critical state line	39
Filtration characteristics and mechanism of geotextile filters under cyclic flow	38
Effect of temperature on the long-term interaction mechanism between geogrid and backfill	36
Investigation of soil arching in GRPS embankments under localized loading: Multi-span spring-based trapdoor model test	36
Improving the geotextile filter design criteria for internally unstable cohesionless soils	35
Evaluation of arched EPS block and geocell inclusions in trench backfill for protection of buried flexible pipes	35
Centrifuge modeling on the geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) abutments with different combinations of reinforcement spacing and tensile stiffness	34
Investigation of geogrid-reinforced unbound granular material behavior using constant radial stiffness triaxial tests	34

Field performance of erosion control on Lamtakong dam slopes using geocell and ruzi grass cover: A case study	34
Mechanical property and deformation behavior of geogrid reinforced calcareous sand	33
Hydraulic conductivity of bentonite-polymer geosynthetic clay liners to aggressive solid waste leachates	33
Shaking table tests on the influence of geosynthetic encasement stiffness on the shear reinforcement effect of GESC composite foundation	33
Experimental and numerical investigations on buffer performance of geofoam subjected by the impact of falling rocks with respect to different shapes	32
Predictive modeling of lateral pressure in geotextile flexible casings for karst pile construction	32
Mechanical properties and mechanisms of soil-geotextile interface under constant normal Stiffness: Effect of freezing conditions	32
Deformation and load transfer of pile-supported foundation reinforced with soilbags raft cushion	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
Sorption and water distribution performances of a geosynthetic sheet used in naturally contaminated soils management	30
Research on the aging mechanism of polypropylene nonwoven geotextiles under simulated heavy metal aging scenarios	30
Generation and prediction of defect in HDPE GMB serving as landfill base barrier	30
Editorial Board	29
Experimental and theoretical studies on deformation characteristics of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil (GRS) abutments induced by vertical loads	28
Editorial Board	28
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
Analytical assessment of pullout capacity of reinforcements in unsaturated soils	26
Field behavior of a GRS bridge approach retaining wall on highly compressible foundation soils	26
Field test of geosynthetic-reinforced floating pile-supported embankments on soft soil	26
Use of soilbags to protect flexible pipes against repeated load effects	26
Vibration response of machine foundations protected by use of adjacent multi-layer geocells	26
Energy analysis of geomembrane wrinkling caused by temperature rise	26
A simple 3D orthotropic model for the tensile response of geogrids: In-isolation and soil–geogrid interaction applications	25
Effect of temperature on critical strength of geosynthetic clay liner / textured geomembrane composite systems	24
Numerical modelling of reinforced fill over a void considering rate-dependent stiffness of the reinforcement	24
Dynamic response of Mechanically Stabilised Earth (MSE) structures: A numerical study	24
Influence of asphalt thickness on performance of geosynthetic-reinforced asphalt: Full-scale field study	24
Research on the protection of expansive soil slopes under heavy rainfall by anchor-reinforced vegetation systems	23
Implications of single and double liners on the impact of PFOA in landfills on an underlying aquifer	23
Reinforcement effect and mechanism analysis of dredged sludge treated by alternating prefabricated radiant drain vacuum preloading method	23
Experimental study of a 3D printed geogrid embedded with FBG sensor for reinforcement of subgrade with underlying cave	23
Application of the non-linear three-component model for simulating accelerated creep behavior of polymer-alloy geocell sheets	23
A comparison of shear stress estimation methods for a single geobag on a rough bed	22
Geogrid stabilization effectiveness – Comprehensive assessment through multiscale experiments with bender element sensor technology	22
Large-scale field experiment on vibration screening characteristics of continuous panel-based geofoam-infilled wave barrier	22
A new large-scale shear apparatus for testing geosynthetics-soil interfaces incorporating thermal condition	22
Numerical investigation of the tensile behaviors of needle-punched nonwoven geotextiles	22
Influence of polymer enhancement on water uptake, retention and barrier performance of geosynthetic clay liners	22
Behavior of surface loaded clay foundation reinforced by GESCs with lateral geosynthetic cushion under freeze-thaw cycles	21
Analytical method for quantifying performance of wicking geosynthetic stabilized roadway	21
Editorial Board	21
A simplified analysis of a configuration of geosynthetic reinforcement in GRPS embankments	21
Centrifuge model tests on performance of MSE walls with different facing types	20
Dynamic response and damage of pile-geogrid composite reinforced high-speed railway subgrade under seismic actions	20
Electro-mechanical behaviour of graphene-based geotextiles for pavement health monitoring	20
Reinforcement effectiveness of stacked prefabricated vertical drain (S-PVD) vacuum preloading method: A case study	20
Physical performance of flexible pavement system with and without a Portland-cement-concrete (PCC) slab for geofoam embankments	19
Experimental study on the effect of temperature on HDPE geomembrane/geotextile interface shear characteristics	19
Land reclamation using the horizontal drainage enhanced geotextile sheet method	19

Leakage of composite cutoff walls through geomembrane joint defects	19
Influence of geogrid reinforcement on the cracking characteristics of expansive soils: A laboratory study	19
New geocell utilisation as a pipe uplifting countermeasure and its validation using model experiments	19
A simplified method for assessing the serviceability performance of geosynthetic reinforced and pile-supported embankment	18
Effect of gas-oil contamination on the mechanical behavior of sand-woven geotextile interface: Experimental investigation and constitutive modeling	18
Pullout testing and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) analysis of geogrid reinforcement embedded in granular drainage layers	18
Characteristic pore size of nonwoven geotextiles based on low-field nuclear magnetic resonance technology	18
Editorial Board	18
Modified method for predicting lateral displacement of PVD-improved ground under combined vacuum and surcharge loading	18
A large-size model test study on the consolidation effect of construction waste slurry under self-weight and bottom vacuum preloading	18
Methods for mitigating effect of apparent clogging in vacuum consolidation and analysis technics – a review	18
Evaluating wettability of geotextiles with contact angles	18
Predicting long-term stress relaxation of geogrids using time–temperature superposition and the nonlinear three-component model	18
Seismic bearing capacity of strip footings placed on reinforced soil slopes using slip line method	17
Influence of secondary reinforcements on the behavior of geosynthetic reinforced soil walls	17
Effect of geogrid reinforcement on the load transfer in pile-supported embankment under cyclic loading	16
Centrifuge investigation on behavior of geosynthetic-encased stone column supported embankment under freeze-thaw cycles	16
Shear strength of HDPE smooth geomembrane/bentonite-polymer geosynthetic clay liner interface	16
Influence of rainfall and drying periods on the performance of a large-scale segmental GRS wall model built with poorly draining local soil	16
Finite-strain modelling of PVD-assisted consolidation in clayey soils using a novel elastic–viscoplastic model with destructuration based on the equivalent time concept	16
Effect of backfilling surface settlement trough on waste cover leakage	16
Investigation on dewatering and reinforcement of dredged clay treated with SAP and PVD under vacuum preloading	16
Static pullout behavior of a geogrid under cyclic normal loading	15
Experimental study on shear bond strength and bearing capacity of lightweight cellular concrete fill around plastic pipes	15
Analyzing the influence of facing batter on reinforcement loads of reinforced soil walls under working stress conditions	15
DIA of centrifuge model tests on geogrid reinforced soil walls with low-permeable backfills subjected to rainfall	15
Application of EPS geofoam in rockfall galleries: Insights from large-scale experiments and FDEM simulations	15
Novel soil-pegged geogrid (PG) interactions in pull-out loading conditions	15
Evaluation of two-layered soils reinforced with 3D printed geogrid models under axisymmetric loading conditions	15
Seismic response and mitigation mechanism of cantilever retaining walls with EPS composite soil isolation structures in liquefiable ground	15
Prediction method for lateral displacements of geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls with segmental block facings	15
Three-dimensional physical modeling of load transfer in basal reinforced embankments under differential settlement	15
Comparative numerical analysis of anti-liquefaction in sandy soil reinforced with OSC and GESC under sinusoidal loading	15
Behavior of geosynthetic-encased stone column reinforced foundation under freeze-thaw cycles	15
Permeability prediction in geotextile envelope after chemical clogging: a coupled model	15
An analytical solution for the settlement of encased stone columns beneath rigid footings	15
Centrifuge shaking table tests on tiered reinforced soil retaining walls subjected to the excitations of near-field ground motions	15