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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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Experimental analysis of bearing capacity failure of geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls	39
Compressive and shear response of fibre-reinforced backfill: impact of field temperature	37
Note of appreciation to paper reviewers	29
Thermo-hydraulic numerical modelling of in-soil conditions in reinforced soil walls	29
Centrifuge modelling of the progressive failure of geosynthetic-reinforced embankments	23
Investigating the effect of temperature and water freezing on the response of geogrid composite	22
Interface creep behavior of tensioned GFRP tendons embedded in cemented soils	21
Response of shallow foundations in tire derived aggregate	21
Investigation of the mechanical response of recovered geogrids under repeated loading	20
Confined-reinforced earth with various geogrid lengths in reducing differential settlement	19
Simplified methods for the design of landfill double composite liners using neural network	19
Discussion: Uniaxial compression test of cement-solidified dredged slurry columns encased with geogrid	17
Evaluating stability of rigid-column-supported and geosynthetic-reinforced embankments	17
Publisher’s note	17
Effect of temperature on the mechanical properties of two polymeric geogrid materials	17
Dynamic behaviour of pipe protected by rubber–soil mixtures	17
Experimental evaluation of salinity geosynthetics capillary barriers	16
Model studies of square footings on geocell-reinforced slopes	15
Design, fabrication, and application of graphene sensor for geogrid strain measurement	15
Chemical durability of bituminous geomembranes (BGMs) in heap leach pad applications	15
Angle-based residual strength estimation of geotextile/textured geomembrane interface	14
Experimental study of a geosynthetic-reinforced soil bridge abutment	14
Modeling geogrid-stabilized aggregate base courses considering local stiffness enhancement	13
Behavior of geocell reinforced bed under vibration loading: 3D numerical studies	12
Effect of a soluble subgrade on leakage through a geomembrane defect	12

Evaluation of concrete and geomembrane lining options for a canal in Egypt	12
Effect of reinforcement stiffness on response of back-to-back MSE wall upon infiltration	12
Image-aided physical and compression characterisation of expanded polystyrene geofoam	12
Comparing CO₂ emissions: ordinary stone vs. geosynthetic encased columns	12
Publisher’s note	12
Experiments and dimensional analysis of waste tire-based permeable pavements	12
Seismic performance of thinner rubber-sand mixture cushion reinforced by geosynthetics	12
Performance of laboratory geogrid-reinforced retaining walls under freeze-thaw cycles	11
Effect of UV radiation on shear behaviour between geotextile and geomembrane interface	11
Geogrid-soil interaction: experimental analysis of factors influencing load transfer	11
Natural weathering effects on white, green, and black HDPE textured GMs	11
Cyclic response of stereoscopic geogrid–sand interface under static and cyclic loading	11
Direct relaxation method to calculate stresses induced by gravel particles in a geomembrane	11
Breakthrough time assessment of liner system for MSW landfills with high leachate heads	10
Modelling the ultimate pullout resistance of geogrids	10
Geotextile filtration characteristics in piping rescue under extreme soil-retained state	10
Discrete element method investigation of shear behaviour of 3D geogrid–sand interface	10
Geotextile thickness effect on slope failure stress of encased column: 3D numerical study	10
Mechanisms controlling the hydraulic conductivity of anionic polymer-enhanced GCLs	10
Rheological properties and viscoelastic model of sensor-enabled piezoelectric geocable	10
Environmental impacts of mechanically stabilised earth walls	10
Geotechnical characterization of soil-rubber mixtures with well-graded gravel	9
Soil behavior near the PVD filter and interpretation of clogging during vacuum preloading	9
Discussion: Geotechnical characterization of soil-rubber mixtures with well graded gravel	9
Undrained response of geocell-confined pond ash samples under static and cyclic loading	9
Note of appreciation to paper reviewers	8
Assessment of the stress crack resistance of multilayered textured HDPE geomembranes	8
Mechanical characteristics of geogrids produced from recycled polyester	8
Long-term performance of HDPE extrusion welds aged at 85°C in synthetic leachate	8
Strain assessment of polyethylene pipes in dense sand subjected to axial displacement	8
DEM–FDM analysis in stereoscopic geogrid-reinforced interface under cyclic loading	7
Consolidation of soft soils improved by composite piles considering clogging effect	7
Laboratory preparation and tensile signal response of sensor-enabled piezoelectric geobelt	7
Engineering properties of biodegradable vertical drains for soft ground improvement	7
Shear strength characteristics of interlocked EPS-block geofoam-sand interface	7
Last words from the former Chairman of the Editorial Board	6
Compaction-induced prestressing effect of geocell reinforcement	6
A nonlinear analytical model for consolidated geotextile-encased sand columns	6
Biaxial tensile test and joint strength modeling of HDPE geocells	6
Equivalent analytical models for assessment of landfill composite liners	6
Note of appreciation to paper reviewers	6
Mechanical behavior of a fiber reinforced reclaimed asphalt pavement sand-cement blend	6
Performance of GCLs after long-term wet–dry cycles under a defect in GMB in a landfill	6
Transport of heavy metal contaminants in a composite liner under non-isothermal condition	6
Mitigation of lateral slope movement and soil improvement using the vacuum-PVD scheme	6
Deformation characteristics and creep behaviour of rigid particulates-EPS beads composites	6
Lateral force–displacement relationships for shallowly buried pipe reinforced by geocells	6
Influence of facing toe condition on the bearing capacity of full-height panel MSE walls	6
Woven geotextile permeability under uniaxial and laterally constrained conditions	6
NaCMC-amended clay: effect of mixing method on hydraulic conductivity and polymer elution	5

Investigation on dynamic performance of soilbag cushion using shaking table tests	5
Shaking table tests on bridge abutments reinforced by EPS and geogrid	5
Serviceability performance of piled embankments considering soil-reinforcement interface interaction	5
Performance of landfill low-permeability liners for minimizing groundwater contamination	5
Foreword to special issue on 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics (11ICG)	5
Numerical investigation of the interaction of back-to-back MSE walls	5
Air and hydraulic flow characteristics of polymer amended bentonite based unsaturated GCLs	5
Leakage through a circular geomembrane hole overlain and underlain by silty sand tailings	5
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) partitioning into a high-density polyethylene geomembrane	5
Geotextile-encased cinder gravel columns: a coupled DEM–FDM analysis	5
Gas permeability of geosynthetic clay liners overlap seams	5
Selection of long-term shear strength parameters for strain-softening geosynthetic interfaces (2023 IGS Rowe Lecture)	5
Durability of non-woven geotextiles produced from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET)	4
Impact performance of unreinforced and geogrid-reinforced rockfall protection embankment	4
Load transfer mechanism of floating pile-supported embankments under cyclic loading	4
Behavior of discrete fiber-reinforced sandy soil in large-scale simple shear tests	4
Shear modulus of sand-rubber mixtures: element testing and constitutive modeling	4
Geosynthetic-reinforced embankment in cold regions: observations and numerical simulations	4
Publisher’s note	4
Best Geosynthetics International Paper for 2022	4
Behaviour of soilbags subjected to monotonic and cyclic vertical loading	4
Effect of internal drainage on deformation behavior of GRS wall during rainfall	4
Natural weathering effects of nonwoven geotextile exposed to different climate conditions	4
Freeze-thaw behavior of geocell-reinforced bases considering different fines contents	4
Gas flow characteristics of GCL under distortions, wet-dry cycles, and hydrating fluids	4
Application and research of flexible mesh in tunnel protection system	4
Analytical solution for soil flushing using PVD system with rectangular pattern	4
Factors affecting multicomponent GCL-geomembrane interface transmissivity for landfills	4
Reinforcement mechanism and effect of S-PVD vacuum preloading method for dredged sludge	4
Dynamic response of rubber-sand bags: application for machine foundations	4
Determining performance of two-tiered GRS walls subjected to traffic cyclic loading	4
3-Dimensional numerical analysis of geosynthetic double-encased annulus stone columns	4
Particle shape effect on interfacial properties between granular materials and geotextile	4
Bearing capacity of footings on geosynthetic-reinforced soils under combined loading	4
Measuring pore sizes of nonwoven geotextiles by X-ray CT images: a comparative evaluation	4
Combined bearing capacity of footings on geogrid-reinforced granular fill over soft clay	3
Influence of cyclic load on pullout stiffness of geogrid embedded in well-graded gravel	3
Analytical solution for solute transport in a triple liner under non-isothermal conditions	3
Analytical model for the design of piled embankments considering cohesive soils	3
Measurement methodology and characteristics of interfacial resistance in electro-osmosis	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
Fatigue performance of geosynthetic-reinforced asphalt layers	3
CFD-DEM modeling of filtration through conventional and conical geotextile filter systems	3
Laboratory evaluation of dynamic shear response of sand – geomembrane interface	3
Mechanical properties of SCA modified EPS lightweight soil and modification mechanism	3
Influence of geosynthetic stiffness on analytical solutions for reinforced fill over void	3
Mechanical properties of PVC geomembrane based on non-contact measurement	3
Seismic performance of near-fault geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankment	3
Effect of drains layout density on consolidation of layered slurry induced by PHDs-VP	3
GMX/GDC strength loss mechanisms	3
Consolidation of unsaturated soil by vertical drain considering smear and well resistance	3
Mechanical and hydraulic compatibility of RAP with geosynthetics used in MSE walls	3
Numerical simulation of surface blast reduction using composite backfill	3
Modular polymer stormwater collection structure response to one-week design-truck load	3
Geogrid-anchored sheet pile walls; a small-scale experimental and numerical study	3
Vertical stability of geotextile-encased sand columns without and with surrounding soil	3
Investigation on the long-term strain of geogrid in GRPS embankment under cyclic loading	3
Reinforced soil design using the combined electrokinetic and mechanical properties of soil	3
Analytical model for geotextile-enhanced horizontal drain vacuum consolidation of slurries	3
Full-scale tests on soilbag-constructed retaining walls with a panel	3
Cumulative deformation behavior of GRS bridge abutments under cyclic traffic loading	3
Dynamic properties of frozen rubber-reinforced expansive soils under confining pressure	3
Effect of closed and open system freeze–thaw cycles on GMB–GCL interface transmissivity	3
Effects of freeze–thaw cycles on the properties of polyethylene geomembranes	3
Reliability analysis for internal seismic stability of geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls	3