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Academic research collection · 13 ICG 2026

IGS conference papers

13th International Conference on Geosynthetics · Montréal, Canada.

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2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

100 FT High Flexible Facia Geogrid MSE Wall

Paul Frankenberger, John Lostumbo, Sachin Mandavkar

Presents a high, flexible-facing geogrid-reinforced MSE wall supporting crusher operations at an Ontario gold mine.

13 ICG 2026MiningGeogrids
2026 · 13 ICG · Geotextiles & filtrationSOURCE FULL TEXT

A Bibliometric Analysis of Bioclogging Research in Geotextile Filtration Systems

Maria Vitoria Morais, Leonardo Marchiori, António Albuquerque, Victor Cavaleiro

Reviews publication trends in biological clogging of geotextile filters used in drainage and environmental systems.

13 ICG 2026DurabilityGeotextiles
2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

A Case Study: Behavior of a Geosynthetic Reinforced Wall and Bridge Abutment During the Devastating 2023 Earthquake in Turkiye

Erol Guler, T. Tonguc Deger, Anar Bayramli, Burak Astarci, B. Neslisah Kale

Documents reinforced soil wall and bridge abutment behaviour during the 2023 earthquake in Türkiye.

13 ICG 2026Reinforced soil walls
2026 · 13 ICG · Hydraulic, coastal & erosionSOURCE FULL TEXT

A Climate-Based Approach to Sustainable Erosion Control

Tatiana Olinic, Ion-Leonard Spânu, Ernest-Daniel Olinic

Examines climate-specific design considerations for sustainable erosion control on constructed slopes.

13 ICG 2026Sustainability
2026 · 13 ICG · HDPE geomembranesSOURCE FULL TEXT

A multivariate forensic framework for HDPE geomembrane weld failure assessment using stage-based degradation and weld-specific vulnerability indicators

Attila Marta

Presents a forensic assessment framework for HDPE weld failures, including degradation, weld morphology and service loading.

13 ICG 2026MiningHDPE geomembranesWelding & seams
2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

A Path Towards a Sustainable Geotechnical Engineering with Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Solutions

Zoe Lin, Jason Wu, Ianatul Hamdiyah, Henry Sie

Examines sustainability considerations for geotechnical systems incorporating geosynthetic-reinforced soil.

13 ICG 2026Reinforced soil walls
2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

A physics-based correction surrogate complementing CUR226 for geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments

Ekansh Agarwal, Fangzhou Liu, Mohamed Meguid

Develops a physics-based surrogate to supplement CUR226 predictions for geosynthetic-reinforced, pile-supported embankments.

13 ICG 2026FoundationsGround improvement
2026 · 13 ICG · Roads & pavementsSOURCE FULL TEXT

A small-scale experimental approach for preliminary screening of pavement performance under cyclic loading with controlled surface confinement

Jiacheng Qiu, Yue Chen, Jianfeng Xue

Develops a small-scale cyclic-loading method for preliminary pavement assessment with controlled surface confinement.

13 ICG 2026Transport infrastructure
2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

A two-stage deterministic algorithm for economical reinforcement design of MSE walls

Cristian Salvalaggio, Sina Javankhoshdel, Carlos Rodriguez, Brent Corkum

Develops a deterministic two-stage optimisation procedure for economical MSE wall reinforcement layouts.

13 ICG 2026Reinforcement testing
2026 · 13 ICG · Testing, design & other researchSOURCE FULL TEXT

Accelerated aging of geosynthetics: Challenges, advances, and application of the new GRI-GM42 standard

Loïc Poussard, Nancy Fontaine, Chong Yang Du, Sylvie Dalpe

Discusses accelerated geosynthetic ageing methods and application of the GRI-GM42 testing standard.

13 ICG 2026Durability
2026 · 13 ICG · Roads & pavementsSOURCE FULL TEXT

Adaption of the Kaufman and Ault method for mining haul road design using extruded polypropylene geogrids

Gabriel Lima, Wladimir Caressato Junior, Bruna Carvalho, Leticia Andrade

Adapts a mining haul-road design method to incorporate extruded polypropylene geogrid reinforcement.

13 ICG 2026MiningGeogrids
2026 · 13 ICG · Geotextiles & filtrationSOURCE FULL TEXT

Additive properties of multilayer protection geotextiles in landfill applications

Jonathan Shamrock

Investigates multilayer geotextile protection above landfill geomembranes subjected to drainage aggregate and waste loading.

13 ICG 2026Environmental protectionGeotextiles
2026 · 13 ICG · HDPE geomembranesSOURCE FULL TEXT

Advanced techniques for assessing the degradation of smooth white/black HDPE geomembrane exposed to UV radiation

José Luiz Ernandes Dias Filho, Jaedson Alves Ferreira, Sérgio Macedo Soares, Maria Alejandra Aparicio-Ardila, Clever Aparecido Valentin, Jefferson Lins da Silva

Uses advanced characterisation methods to assess ultraviolet degradation of white/black HDPE geomembranes.

13 ICG 2026DurabilityHDPE geomembranes
2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

Advances in Research on Mechanical Damage in Geogrids: A Historical and Trend Analysis

Priscila Fernanda Silva de Oliveira, Diego Digues da Costa, Maurício Martines Sales, Eder Carlos Guedes dos Santos

Reviews research history and trends concerning mechanical damage to geogrids during handling and installation.

13 ICG 2026Reinforcement testingGeogrids
2026 · 13 ICG · Containment & leakageSOURCE FULL TEXT

Advancing Degradation Resistance in Polyethylene Geomembranes: Next-Generation Material Solutions

Dell D. Doyle, David Beaumier, Alex Gersch, Fady B. Abdelaal, Camila A. Saez Cabezas, Peter S. Martin, John Scheirs, Sam R. Allen, Eric Blond, R. Kerry Rowe

Examines material approaches to resisting combined thermal, chemical and mechanical degradation of polyethylene containment liners.

13 ICG 2026Mining
2026 · 13 ICG · Roads & pavementsSOURCE FULL TEXT

Advantages and Limitations of Multi-Layer Geogrid Stabilization for Roads Constructed on Soft Subgrades

Amir Shahkolahi, Chaminda Gallage

Uses laboratory testing to investigate the benefits and limits of multilayer geogrid stabilisation over soft road subgrades.

13 ICG 2026Transport infrastructureGeogrids
2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

Alkaline hydrolysis of PET reinforcement in MSE bridge abutments; a field case in the Netherlands

Suzanne J.M. van Eekelen, Oliver Detert, Piet G. van Duijnen, Henkjan Beukema

Presents field evidence of PET geogrid degradation under tensile loading and highly alkaline groundwater at Dutch bridge abutments.

13 ICG 2026Durability
2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

An Experimental Evaluation of Ecological Performance on Geosynthetic-reinforced Loess Slopes

Yuqi Liu, Jianfeng Chen

Field investigation of geosynthetic and vegetation combinations for slope stabilisation and ecological restoration in loess terrain.

13 ICG 2026Reinforced soil walls
2026 · 13 ICG · Landfill cappingSOURCE FULL TEXT

Analysis and observed performance of a geotextile-stabilised tar pit

Edgar Ferro, Ian Scotland, Eugene Gallagher, Basil Ogunmakin

Reports analysis and field observations of geotextile stabilisation used before capping a tar pit.

13 ICG 2026Environmental protectionGeotextiles
2026 · 13 ICG · Roads & pavementsSOURCE FULL TEXT

Analysis of Damage in PP and HDPE Geocells Under Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT)

Renan Barbosa Neves, Jefferson Lins da Silva, Clever Aparecido Valentin, Castorina Silva Vieira

Examines mechanical damage to polypropylene and HDPE geocells after accelerated pavement loading.

13 ICG 2026Reinforcement testingGeocells
2026 · 13 ICG · Roads & pavementsSOURCE FULL TEXT

Analysis of stabilisation mechanisms by a geogrid in a railway context: Full-scale laboratory testing

Olatounde Yaba, Alexander Kochnev, Joaquín Liaudat, Ahmad El Ayoubi, Orianne Jenck, Fabrice Emeriault, Jessica Goncalves, Amélie Khamvongsa, Amine Dhemaied, Omar Naciri, Lars Vollmert, Karolina Makowska, Fabien Szymkiewicz, Hauke Zachert

Uses full-scale railway laboratory tests to investigate geogrid stabilisation at the base of the subballast layer.

13 ICG 2026Transport infrastructureGeogrids
2026 · 13 ICG · Containment & leakageSOURCE FULL TEXT

Analysis of surface temperatures and expansion behavior of geomembranes with different surfaces in various field applications

Ana Laura Cassini Souza Bernardinelli, Indiara Giugni Vidal, Daniel Moreno Meucci, Fernando H. M. Portelinha

Field investigation of temperature and thermal expansion in HDPE and LLDPE liners with different surfaces and colours.

13 ICG 2026Durability
2026 · 13 ICG · HDPE geomembranesSOURCE FULL TEXT

Antioxidant Depletion in Tensioned HDPE Geomembranes Exposed to Synthetic MSW Leachate

Haiping Fu, Sana Ullah, Kuo Tian

Investigates antioxidant depletion of tensioned HDPE geomembranes under accelerated immersion in synthetic landfill leachate.

13 ICG 2026DurabilityHDPE geomembranes
2026 · 13 ICG · Containment & leakageSOURCE FULL TEXT

Antioxidant depletion of four polyethylene geomembranes with different resin type in chlorinated water solutions

Chenjie Wang, Fady Abdelaal, R. Kerry Rowe

Compares antioxidant depletion of HDPE, LLDPE, blended polyethylene and PE-RT liners in chlorinated water.

13 ICG 2026Durability
2026 · 13 ICG · Containment & leakageSOURCE FULL TEXT

Antioxidant depletion of PE geomembranes for containment of sludge supernatant

Ahmed Nasr, R. Kerry Rowe, Dean Wall

Investigates antioxidant depletion of polyethylene containment liners exposed to sludge supernatant.

13 ICG 2026Durability
2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

Application of an Semi-Analytical Methodology to Cohesive Reinforced Soil Walls with Geosynthetics

Gabriel da Silva Silverio, Nicole Hansen, Jefferson Lins da Silva

Examines a semi-analytical design approach for geosynthetic-reinforced walls with cohesive backfill.

13 ICG 2026Reinforced soil walls
2026 · 13 ICG · Containment & leakageSOURCE FULL TEXT

As built drawings while you weld your geomembrane

Eddie Weiser

Examines recording installed geomembrane panel layouts and generating as-built documentation during welding.

13 ICG 2026Leak locationInstallation QAWelding & seams
2026 · 13 ICG · Geogrids & reinforcementSOURCE FULL TEXT

Assessing the Effects of Temperature on the Tensile Stiffness of Geosynthetic Reinforcements

Jiahao Xu, Ahmed Ibrahim, Mohamed A. Meguid

Investigates temperature effects on tensile stiffness of geosynthetic reinforcement for variable climatic conditions.

13 ICG 2026Reinforcement testing
2026 · 13 ICG · Roads & pavementsSOURCE FULL TEXT

Assessing the impact of aerodynamic interaction between high-speed rolling stock and a reinforced soil bridge abutment for Moscow to Saint-Petersburg high-speed railway line

Anna Kuznetsova

Assesses aerodynamic interaction between high-speed trains and a reinforced soil bridge abutment for a proposed railway.

13 ICG 2026Transport infrastructure
2026 · 13 ICG · Roads & pavementsSOURCE FULL TEXT

Assessment of the effect of geogrid stabilization on the road structural capacity

Amir Shahkolahi, Chaminda Gallage

Reports falling-weight deflectometer evaluation of a geogrid field trial after five years of traffic exposure.

13 ICG 2026Transport infrastructureGeogrids

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