High-pressure autoclave testing (HPAT) to estimate the service life of PERT geosynthetic barriers as part of Pit thermal energy storage systems [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesIn response to the challenges posed by man-made climate change, Pit Thermal Energy Storage (PTES) systems offer a promising solution to store solar thermal energy, or surplus energy, e.g.
Lewczuk Patrycja +5 more
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Yantu gongcheng xuebao, 2019 The performance of geosynthetic-encased stone columns in composite foundation is investigated through the finite element numerical simulation that is verified by the published experimental results from model tests, and then the effects of length of ...
XIA Bo-yang1, 2, ZHENG Gang 1,2, , ZHOU Hai-zuo 1,2, , YANG Xin-yu 1, 2, YU Xiao-xuan 1, 2, ZHAO Jia-peng 1, 2
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Transforming Transportation Infrastructure by Adapting and Re-Engineering Construction Practices [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesSustainable infrastructure development is increasingly crucial as global populations grow and environmental challenges intensify. Geosynthetics are geomaterials made from synthetic polymers used in geotechnical, environmental, and civil engineering. They
Perez Isabel
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Overview of geosynthetics teaching in Civil Engineering Undergraduate Programs at public institutions in Brazil [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesDespite the increasing use of geosynthetics in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, there is a significant lack of information about geosynthetics among a large portion of civil engineers. One reason that might justify this issue is the absence
Medeiros Marília +4 more
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The Use of Geotextile Tubes for Restoring Popular Marine Sanctuary [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesA National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is a federally protected area established to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. The Crystal River NWR, created in 1983 to protect the endangered Florida manatee, spans 170 acres around Kings Bay in ...
Castro Nathalia
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Experimental study of water infiltration on an unsaturated soil-geosynthetic system
Revista Facultad de Ingeniería Universidad de Antioquia, 2016 This investigation presents experimental results from soil-geosynthetic column tests constructed to study the drainage capability of geosynthetics installed within an unsaturated soil and subjected to a water infiltration process. Two different types of
Edwin Fabián García-Aristizábal +2 more
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Wall and slope reinforcement via drainage – some practical examples and benefits [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesGeotechnical wall and slope drainage plays a critical role in ensuring slope stability and the mitigation of surface water runoff and/or ground water based failure events.
Shercliff David A.
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Investigating Service Life and Partial Factors of Geosynthetics used in the I-95 MSE Wall Built with UL-FGA [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesTests were conducted to evaluate the partial factors of safety of three geosynthetics when used in conjunction with ultra-lightweight foamed glass aggregate (UL-FGA).
Koerner George R., Wright Kathryn
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High‐Density Polyethylene/Graphene Polymer Nanocomposites Used as Geogrids
Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 3, Page 2550-2562, 10 February 2026.High‐performance geogrids made from HDPE and graphene. ABSTRACT This study investigates the development of high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) nanocomposites reinforced with graphene (G), aiming to apply them in the production of geogrids for geotechnical use.
Paulo A. C. Luz +4 more
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Effect of tree shelters on the survival and growth of deciduous tree species 6 years after afforestation [PDF]
Silva BalcanicaThe effect of tree shelters on the survival and growth in height and diameter of three tree species: common beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus L.) and sessile oak (Quercus petraea Matt. (Liebl.)), was studied.
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