A complete characterization detailing the intricate and complex response of geomaterials
remains a challenging task that can only be realized on a partial basis via a careful drilling …

The peak shear strength of clayey soil-geomembrane interfaces is a vital parameter for the
design of relevant engineering infrastructure. However, due to the large number of influence …

The main objective of this paper is to discuss the experimental and theoretical approaches
developed by different researchers in order to understand and to evaluate the soil …

A database of 534 large-scale direct shear test results was assembled in this study to
evaluate the interface shear strength between geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) and …

Rapid prototy** offers a platform technology for investigations within the geosynthetics
research and manufacturing sectors. This paper considers the application of rapid …

This paper presents a versatile interface direct shear test apparatus developed for
systematically investigating the shear behaviour of geotechnical interfaces. The apparatus …

An investigation was conducted on the relationship between the internal shear strength of
hydrated needle-punched (NP) geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) and the interface shear …

While most soil–geosynthetic interaction models have focused on the characterization of
failure conditions, little emphasis has been placed on models and parameters suitable for …

The geotechnical properties (eg, density, friction angle, and cohesion) of waste material in
landfills and dumpsites vary significantly, depending on the waste composition and …

This paper presents the results of experimental investigations and constitutive modeling of
cyclic interface shearing between HDPE geomembrane and cohesionless sandy gravel. A …