2026 · IGS 13 ICG
Analysis and observed performance of a geotextile-stabilised tar pit
Reports analysis and field observations of geotextile stabilisation used before capping a tar pit.
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Landfill capping and cover-system research papers
Research on landfill caps, geomembranes, GCLs, interface stability, drainage and alternative covers. Compare performance and design limitations.
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2026 · IGS 13 ICG
Field waste cover leakage induced by small geomembrane wrinkles
Combines field experiments and three-dimensional analysis to study leakage associated with small wrinkles in waste-cover geomembranes.
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Performance of geosynthetics in methane oxidation biosystems (MOBs)
Investigates drainage composites and wicking geotextiles in methane-oxidation cover systems.
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Shear strength mobilization at geosynthetic interfaces by wheeled haul trucks and compactors moving upslope
Examines interface shear mobilisation beneath wheeled construction equipment moving uphill on geosynthetic-lined slopes.
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Effect of tensile load and temperature on bituminous geomembrane seams
Examines BGM seam tensile-shear strength and constant-load creep at different temperatures. Measures seam separation rates and failure times, showing why short-term seam strength alone does not establish sustained-load performance. Results apply to the tested membrane, seams, loads and temperatures.
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Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Moisture Levels on Geocomposite Drainage–Geomembrane Interface Shear Behavior
Large-scale direct shear tests compare drainage-geocomposite interfaces with smooth and textured geomembranes at different moisture levels. Texture and wetting affect peak and large-displacement strength, supporting site-specific cap stability testing.
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Laboratory Evaluation of Geosynthetic Interface Friction under Low Stress
Summarises laboratory interface friction tests relevant to shallow landfill covers. Failure mode, surface wear, fluid and soil density affect friction, so high-stress test results should not be assumed suitable for low-stress interfaces.
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Phytocapping for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills: A Sustainable Approach
Reviews vegetation-based landfill covers alongside conventional clay and geosynthetic caps. Useful for comparing alternatives, with performance dependent on climate, soil thickness, vegetation and maintenance rather than a universal replacement for barrier liners.
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Life Cycle Assessment of Substitutive Building Materials for Landfill Capping Systems in Vietnam
Evaluates alternative mineral sealing-layer mixtures for landfill caps and their environmental impacts. Provides capping-system context and a comparison with conventional clay and bentonite materials; it does not establish performance equivalence for particular commercial geosynthetics.
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State-Of-The-Art Review of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
Reviews the hydraulic, chemical, diffusion and mechanical behaviour of GCLs, including self-healing and polymer-treated bentonite. Useful for understanding why hydration, confinement and liquid chemistry must be considered together.
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Improving the performance of mining infrastructure through the judicious use of geosynthetics
Reviews opportunities and practical constraints for geosynthetics in mining, including demanding loads and chemical exposure in heap leach facilities.
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Lined storage facilities for mine waste – considerations and benefits
Conference paper comparing the environmental function of mine-waste lining systems and discussing subgrade, drainage, protection and liner durability.
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Prefabricated Bituminous Geomembrane: A candidate for Exposed Geomembrane Caps for Landfill Closures
Reviews prefabricated BGM as an exposed landfill-cap option alongside other geomembranes. Discusses weathering, wind uplift, drainage and gas management using the evidence available at the time of publication.
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