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Research on geocomposite drainage, filtration, transmissivity, clogging and liner interfaces. Understand hydraulic performance and long-term limits.
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2026
Reviews coupled reinforcement and drainage in geosynthetic slope systems under climate-related stresses. Discusses installation, clogging and interface limitations alongside benefits; composite performance needs project-specific evidence.
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Compares hydraulic performance, construction and durability of deep horizontal drainage and buttress drainage systems for slopes.
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Investigates early performance of two geonets in secondary leachate-collection and leak-detection applications.
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Develops permeameter testing to assess woven-geotextile filtration and clogging under landfill conditions.
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Investigates drainage composites and wicking geotextiles in methane-oxidation cover systems.
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Examines how nodule geometry influences long-term mechanical and drainage performance of cuspated sheets.
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Examines turbidity curtains for sediment management within mining waste-dump drainage systems.
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Reviews capillary and lateral drainage mechanisms in wicking geotextiles. Performance depends on soil fines, placement and edge discharge, with gaps in standardised design and long-term durability evidence.
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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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Tests nonwoven filters as biofilm supports over 80 days with synthetic wastewater. Pollutant removal improved and biological clogging was not significant during the trial; longer-term field clogging requires separate assessment.
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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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Reviews geomembrane leakage, defective seams, tailings permeability, lateral drainage and subgrade effects in tailings facilities. Section 6.2 covers BGM chemical durability and seam creep, alongside the review of HDPE and LLDPE liner performance and design considerations.
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Large-scale soil-column tests on very high-plasticity Queensland clay found reduced swelling with geosynthetics during simulated extreme rainfall. CBR did not improve in the tested soil, showing why swell control and bearing-strength improvement require separate assessment.
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Reviews tailings water management and seepage-control approaches, illustrated through mining facilities in Chile and Peru. Includes liner systems within a wider facility-management context.
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Gradient-ratio tests explore filtration under normal compressive stress. Increased confinement and small openings can impair drainage even when retention improves, supporting soil-specific filter testing.
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Explains filtration and stabilisation mechanisms, geotextile selection, clogging risks and relevant tests. Includes geogrid and geocell examples for pavements and working platforms, with emphasis on matching the material to its intended function.
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Reviews geosynthetic functions in flood-protection dykes, including filtration, drainage, reinforcement and erosion protection. Links failure modes and design practice with resilience, construction efficiency and environmental considerations.
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Laboratory tests examine permeability changes in nonwoven filters exposed to silty sand and cyclic flow. Highlights physical clogging risks; the artificial procedure does not reproduce all field drainage conditions.
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EuroGeo6 conference paper examining gas-driven pond liner uplift and design measures for collecting and venting gas beneath exposed liners.
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University and transport-agency research provides a framework for geotextile selection by function and engineering properties. Its draft specifications are research guidance, not current Australian specifications or construction approval.
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Discusses design and maintenance of leakage collection beneath exposed pond liners, using case histories to explain drainage and uplift risks.
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Conference paper on heap-leach pad stability and liner construction on steep slopes, including GCL deployment, anchorage and placement of drainage gravel.
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Conference paper comparing the environmental function of mine-waste lining systems and discussing subgrade, drainage, protection and liner durability.
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Conference case history analysing liner uplift during first filling of a reservoir, including the role of trapped air and construction details.
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