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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	90
Determination of shear stress-shear strain behavior of polymeric geostrip reinforced MSE wall	49
Editorial Board	49
Coupled effect of UV ageing and temperature on the diffusive transport of aqueous, vapour and gaseous phase organic contaminants through HDPE geomembrane	48
Axisymmetric finite strain consolidation model for soft soil consolidation with vertical drains under combined loading considering creep and non-Darcy flow	48
Electroosmosis of gold tailings under multiple electrokinetic geosynthetics electrodes	48
Estimation of the carbon sequestration potential of ecological retaining structures: A comparative study	47
Parameters affecting performance of fully instrumented model testing of strip footings on geocell-reinforced soils	43
Cold temperature behaviour of polyethylene geomembranes	41
Investigation on relationship of geogrid strain and settlement in the GRPS embankment under cyclic loading	41
Field tests on partially geotextile encased stone column-supported embankment over silty clay	40
Geogrid reinforcement of ballasted railway superstructure for stabilization of the railway track geometry – A case study	39
Bearing capacity of strip footings in unsaturated soils reinforced with layered geogrid sheets using upper bound method	39
Centrifuge modelling of EPS geofoam behind integral bridge abutments	39
Long-term durability of two HDPE geomembranes formulated with polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT)	39
Theoretical and experimental studies on air-inflated rubber dam anchored on sidewall of the rigid base	38
Investigation of geogrid-reinforced unbound granular material behavior using constant radial stiffness triaxial tests	38
Field performance of erosion control on Lamtakong dam slopes using geocell and ruzi grass cover: A case study	37
A simplified model for the analysis of piled embankments considering arching and subsoil consolidation	37
Effects of fiber and particle shape on the critical state line	36
Improving the geotextile filter design criteria for internally unstable cohesionless soils	36
Editorial Board	36
Full-scale accelerated testing of geogrid-reinforced inverted pavements	36
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	34

Hydraulic conductivity of bentonite-polymer geosynthetic clay liners to aggressive solid waste leachates	33
Effect of temperature on the long-term interaction mechanism between geogrid and backfill	33
Investigation of soil arching in GRPS embankments under localized loading: Multi-span spring-based trapdoor model test	33
Filtration characteristics and mechanism of geotextile filters under cyclic flow	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
Mechanical properties and mechanisms of soil-geotextile interface under constant normal Stiffness: Effect of freezing conditions	32
Sorption and water distribution performances of a geosynthetic sheet used in naturally contaminated soils management	31
Experimental and numerical investigations on buffer performance of geofoam subjected by the impact of falling rocks with respect to different shapes	31
Research on the aging mechanism of polypropylene nonwoven geotextiles under simulated heavy metal aging scenarios	31
Deformation and load transfer of pile-supported foundation reinforced with soilbags raft cushion	31
Predictive modeling of lateral pressure in geotextile flexible casings for karst pile construction	30
Shaking table tests on the influence of geosynthetic encasement stiffness on the shear reinforcement effect of GESC composite foundation	29
Generation and prediction of defect in HDPE GMB serving as landfill base barrier	29
Mechanical property and deformation behavior of geogrid reinforced calcareous sand	29
Editorial Board	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	26
Field behavior of a GRS bridge approach retaining wall on highly compressible foundation soils	26
Analytical assessment of pullout capacity of reinforcements in unsaturated soils	26
Use of soilbags to protect flexible pipes against repeated load effects	26
Energy analysis of geomembrane wrinkling caused by temperature rise	26
Field test of geosynthetic-reinforced floating pile-supported embankments on soft soil	25
Research on the protection of expansive soil slopes under heavy rainfall by anchor-reinforced vegetation systems	25
Experimental and theoretical studies on deformation characteristics of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil (GRS) abutments induced by vertical loads	25
Vibration response of machine foundations protected by use of adjacent multi-layer geocells	25
Dynamic response of Mechanically Stabilised Earth (MSE) structures: A numerical study	23
A comparison of shear stress estimation methods for a single geobag on a rough bed	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
Numerical modelling of reinforced fill over a void considering rate-dependent stiffness of the reinforcement	23
Effect of temperature on critical strength of geosynthetic clay liner / textured geomembrane composite systems	23
Experimental study of a 3D printed geogrid embedded with FBG sensor for reinforcement of subgrade with underlying cave	23
A simple 3D orthotropic model for the tensile response of geogrids: In-isolation and soil–geogrid interaction applications	22
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
Implications of single and double liners on the impact of PFOA in landfills on an underlying aquifer	22
Numerical investigation of the tensile behaviors of needle-punched nonwoven geotextiles	22
Editorial Board	21
Large-scale field experiment on vibration screening characteristics of continuous panel-based geofoam-infilled wave barrier	21
Behavior of surface loaded clay foundation reinforced by GESCs with lateral geosynthetic cushion under freeze-thaw cycles	21
Electro-mechanical behaviour of graphene-based geotextiles for pavement health monitoring	21
Analytical method for quantifying performance of wicking geosynthetic stabilized roadway	21
Dynamic response and damage of pile-geogrid composite reinforced high-speed railway subgrade under seismic actions	20
A simplified analysis of a configuration of geosynthetic reinforcement in GRPS embankments	20
Geogrid stabilization effectiveness – Comprehensive assessment through multiscale experiments with bender element sensor technology	20
A new large-scale shear apparatus for testing geosynthetics-soil interfaces incorporating thermal condition	20
Land reclamation using the horizontal drainage enhanced geotextile sheet method	20
Reinforcement effectiveness of stacked prefabricated vertical drain (S-PVD) vacuum preloading method: A case study	19
New geocell utilisation as a pipe uplifting countermeasure and its validation using model experiments	19

Centrifuge model tests on performance of MSE walls with different facing types	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
Characteristic pore size of nonwoven geotextiles based on low-field nuclear magnetic resonance technology	18
Physical performance of flexible pavement system with and without a Portland-cement-concrete (PCC) slab for geofoam embankments	18
A simplified method for assessing the serviceability performance of geosynthetic reinforced and pile-supported embankment	18
Experimental study on the effect of temperature on HDPE geomembrane/geotextile interface shear characteristics	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
Predicting long-term stress relaxation of geogrids using time–temperature superposition and the nonlinear three-component model	18
Evaluating wettability of geotextiles with contact angles	18
Pullout testing and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) analysis of geogrid reinforcement embedded in granular drainage layers	17
Seismic bearing capacity of strip footings placed on reinforced soil slopes using slip line method	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
Editorial Board	17
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
Influence of secondary reinforcements on the behavior of geosynthetic reinforced soil walls	16
Investigation on dewatering and reinforcement of dredged clay treated with SAP and PVD under vacuum preloading	16
Effect of backfilling surface settlement trough on waste cover leakage	16
Effect of geogrid reinforcement on the load transfer in pile-supported embankment under cyclic loading	16
Methods for mitigating effect of apparent clogging in vacuum consolidation and analysis technics – a review	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
Centrifuge investigation on behavior of geosynthetic-encased stone column supported embankment under freeze-thaw cycles	16
Novel soil-pegged geogrid (PG) interactions in pull-out loading conditions	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
Evaluation of two-layered soils reinforced with 3D printed geogrid models under axisymmetric loading conditions	15
Behavior of geosynthetic-encased stone column reinforced foundation under freeze-thaw cycles	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
Static pullout behavior of a geogrid under cyclic normal loading	15