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Academic research collection · 13 ICG 2026
13th International Conference on Geosynthetics · Montréal, Canada.
152 selected papers from the 2026 proceedings are indexed and searchable in this academic library, with links to the publisher’s full PDFs at E3S Web of Conferences.
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Reviews publication trends in biological clogging of geotextile filters used in drainage and environmental systems.
Examines climate-specific design considerations for sustainable erosion control on constructed slopes.
Presents a forensic assessment framework for HDPE weld failures, including degradation, weld morphology and service loading.
Develops a physics-based surrogate to supplement CUR226 predictions for geosynthetic-reinforced, pile-supported embankments.
A validated three-dimensional finite-element model compared one- and two-layer geogrid arrangements with a geocell beneath railway ballast over soft clay. The model predicts lower settlement and lateral spreading with reinforcement, with the simulated geocell outperforming the modelled geogrid layouts; conclusions depend on the adopted material models, interface assumptions and geometry rather than new field trials.
Develops a small-scale cyclic-loading method for preliminary pavement assessment with controlled surface confinement.
Discusses accelerated geosynthetic ageing methods and application of the GRI-GM42 testing standard.
Adapts a mining haul-road design method to incorporate extruded polypropylene geogrid reinforcement.
Investigates multilayer geotextile protection above landfill geomembranes subjected to drainage aggregate and waste loading.
Uses advanced characterisation methods to assess ultraviolet degradation of white/black HDPE geomembranes.
Reviews research history and trends concerning mechanical damage to geogrids during handling and installation.
A 1:4 scale model and FLAC3D analysis examine geogrid-wrapped geotextile-bag retaining walls filled with cement-modified soil. Tested ultimate bearing capacity ranged from 132.09 to 207.47 kPa and geogrid wrapping reduced facing deformation, but the selected slopes, fixed 1 m reinforcement, scale effects and simplified rainfall model limit field transfer; the authors recommend additional slope stabilisation in rainfall-prone use.
Field investigation of geosynthetic and vegetation combinations for slope stabilisation and ecological restoration in loess terrain.
Reports analysis and field observations of geotextile stabilisation used before capping a tar pit.
Examines mechanical damage to polypropylene and HDPE geocells after accelerated pavement loading.
Finite-element strength-reduction analyses examine a geosynthetic-reinforced pyrite-tailings dam under upstream surface loads, varying reinforcement length and layers, embankment strength and unit weight. Safety factors increased with reinforcement length and assumed material strength; the conclusions depend on the selected geometry, constitutive model, dry consolidated foundation and numerical inputs and have not been field-validated.
Investigates antioxidant depletion of tensioned HDPE geomembranes under accelerated immersion in synthetic landfill leachate.
Compares antioxidant depletion of HDPE, LLDPE, blended polyethylene and PE-RT liners in chlorinated water.
Investigates antioxidant depletion of polyethylene containment liners exposed to sludge supernatant.
Examines a semi-analytical design approach for geosynthetic-reinforced walls with cohesive backfill.
Investigates temperature effects on tensile stiffness of geosynthetic reinforcement for variable climatic conditions.
Soil-column tests compared an enhanced-lateral-drainage woven geotextile with a nonwoven geotextile and a control under capillary-rise and infiltration conditions. The tested fabric influenced moisture up to about 50 mm below the interface and reduced local accumulation during infiltration; results are limited to the tested soil, fabric and boundary conditions. Solmax provided financial and material support but has no author in the paper.
Conventional and stepped-isothermal creep tests on HDPE geogrid compare 100-year creep-reduction factors derived from 20% strain and rupture criteria. The reported factors varied from 2.30 to 3.04, and accelerated results diverged from conventional tests beyond about 1,000 hours; the single tested material, thermal sensitivity, extrapolation and criterion choice limit direct adoption in design.
Uses infrared spectroscopy to investigate thermo-welding effects on the chemical durability of polyethylene liner seams.
Uses instrumented laboratory tests to investigate strip footings on sand reinforced with geocells of differing stiffness and height.
Uses centrifuge modelling to study geocell-reinforced foundation response to reverse fault movement.
Uses centrifuge modelling to examine geotextile tube revetment stability under waves and surcharge loading.
Examines how subgrade CBR and geosynthetic effectiveness factors influence required asphalt overlay thickness.
Compares load-transfer mechanisms in embankment models supported by piles and geosynthetic-encased granular columns.
Compares deterministic and probabilistic models of antioxidant depletion in HDPE geomembranes.
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