Geosynthetic Institute

 

 

 


Geomembrane Related Papers

 

The papers are listed in chronological order.

1.            Koerner, R. M., "Conceptual Design of Landfill Liners Using Synthetic Membranes," Proc. Seminar on Protecting Surface and Groundwaters, Haz. Matl. Mgmt. Conf. and Exhib., Phila., PA, July 1983. 

2.            Koerner, R. M., Lord, A. E., Jr., and Luciani, V. A., "A Detection and Monitoring Technique for Location of Geomembrane Leaks," Intl. Conf. on Geomembranes, Denver, CO, June 1984, IFAI, pp. 379-384. 

3.            Lord, A. E. Jr. and Koerner, R. M., "Fundamental Aspects of Chemical Degradation of Geomembranes," Intl. Conf. on Geomembranes, Denver, CO, June, 1984, IFAI, pp. 293-298.

4.            Koerner, R. M., "An Overview of Geomembranes; Their Properties, Uses and Design," National Development Journal, Intercontinental Publ., Westpoint, CT, 1984, pp. 57-94.

5.            Koerner, R. M., "Geomembranes," Industrial Fabric Products, '84 Buyer Guide, IFAI, 1984, pp. 106-109. 

6.            Koerner, R. M., "Use of Flexible Membrane Liners for Industrial and Hazardous Waste Disposal," 3rd Intl. Symp. on Industrial and Hazardous Waste, Alexandria, Egypt, ASTM STP 933, 1986, pp. 195-207. 

7.            Koerner, R. M., "Selected Notes on Geomembranes," Proc. in Innovations in Geotech. Engr., Apr. 18-19, 1985, Harrisburg, PA, ASCE and PaDOT, 17 pgs. 

8.            Lord, A. E. Jr., Koerner, R. M. and Lindhult, E. C., "Chemical Mass Transport Measurements to Determine FML Lifetime," Proc. 11th Res. Symp. on Land Disposal of Hazardous Waste, EPA 600/9-85/013, April 1985, Cincinnati, Ohio, pp. 313-320. 

9.            Martin, J. P. and Koerner, R. M., "Geotechnical Design Considerations for Geomembrane Lined Slopes: Part I - Slope Stability," Intl. Journal Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1985, pp. 299-321. 

10.        Koerner, R. M., Martin, J. P. and Lord, A. E. Jr., "Geomembranes in Solid Waste Disposal," Proc. Symp. in Environmental Geotechnology, April 1986, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, pp. 287-292.

11.        ---------, also Proc. Seminar on Geotechnical Aspects of Waste Management, Met. Section, ASCE, Dec. 3-4, 1985, New York, NY.

12.        Koerner, R. M., Martin, J. P. and Koerner, G. R., "Shear Strength Parameters Between Geomembranes and Cohesive Soils," Intl. Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 4, No. 1, 1986, pp. 21-30.

13.        Lord, A. E., Jr., Koerner, R. M. and Crawford, R. B., "NDT Techniques to Assess Geomembrane Seam Quality," Conf. Proc. Superfund '86, Dec. 1-3, 1986, Washington, DC, HMRCI, pp. 272-276. 

14.        Koerner, R. M., Lord, A. E., Jr., Crawford, R. B. and Cadwallader, M., "Geomembrane Seam Inspection Using the Ultrasonic Method," Proc. Geosynthetics '87, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 1987, IFAI, pp. 493-504. 

15.        Richardson, G. N. and Koerner, R. M., "Geosynthetic Design Considerations for Double Liner Systems," Proc. of 13th EPA Research Symposium, Cincinnati, OH, 1987, pp. 51-58. 

16.        Lord, A. E. Jr., Koerner, R. M. and Swan, R. H. Jr., "Chemical Mass Transport Measurements to Determine Flexible Membrane Liner (FML) Lifetime," Geotech. Testing Journal, ASTM, Vol. 11, No. 2, 1988, pp. 83-91.

17.        Wayne, M. H. and Koerner, R. M., "Effect of Wind Uplift on Liner Systems," Geotechnical Fabrics Report, IFAI, Vol. 6, No. 4, July/August 1988, pp. 26-29.

18.        Koerner, R. M. and Hwu, B.-L., "Geomembrane Use in Transportation Systems," Public Works Magazine, Vol. 102, No. 10, Sept. 1989, pp. 135-139 and Transportation Research Record, No. 1248 Fed. High. Admin., Washington, DC, 1990, pp. 34-44.

19.        Halse, Y., Lord, A. E. Jr. and Koerner, R. M., "Stress Cracking Morphology of HDPE Geomembrane Seams," I. D. Peggs, Editor, ASTM, STP 1076, 1990, pp. 78-89.

20.        Koerner, R. M., "Geomembranes in North America," Proc. RILEM TC-103 Meeting, Montreal, Canada, June, 1988, pp. 1-45.

21.        Halse, Y. H., Koerner, R. M., and Lord, A. E., Jr., "Laboratory Evaluation of Stress Cracking in HDPE Geomembrane Seams," Proc. GRI Seminar on Aging and Durability of Geosynthetics, Elsevier Publishing Co., London, England, 1989, pp. 177-194.

22.        Koerner, R. M., Koerner, G. R. and Hwu, B.-L., "Three Dimensional, Axi-Symmetric Geomembrane Tension Test," ASTM STP 1081, Las Vegas, NV, 1990, pp. 170-184.

23.        Halse, Y., Lord, A. E. Jr. and Koerner, R. M., "Ductile-Brittle Transition Time in PE Geomembrane Sheet," ASTM STP 1081, Las Vegas, NV, 1990, pp. 95-109.

24.        Koerner, R. M., "Geomembrane Overview, Significance and Background," Chapter 1 in Geomembranes: Identification and Performance Testing, RILEM TC-103, 1990.

25.        Koerner, R. M. and Wayne, M. H., "Geomembrane Anchorage Behavior Using a Large Scale Pullout Apparatus," Chapter 9 in Geomembranes: Identification and Performance Testing, RILEM TC-103, 1990.

26.        Koerner, R. M., Halse, Y. H. and Lord, A. E. Jr., "Stress Cracking of Semi-Crystalline Geomembranes," Chapter 11 in Geomembranes: Identification and Performance Testing, RILEM TC-103, 1990.

27.        Halse, Y. H. and Rigo, J.-M., "Chemical Identification Methods Used to Characterize Geomembranes," Chapter 15 in Geomembranes: Identification and Performance Testing, RILEM TC-103, 1990. 

28.        Halse, Y. H., Hullings, D. E., Koerner, R. M. and Lord, A. E. Jr., "Methods to Evaluate Stress Crack Resistance of HDPE FML Sheets and Seams," Proc. 1990 EPA Research Seminar, Cincinnati, OH, April, 1990, pp. 408-424. 

29.        Koerner, R. M., Halse, Y. H. and Lord, A. E., Jr., "Long-Term Durability and Aging of Geomembranes," Proc. ASCE Symp. on Waste Containment Systems," R. Bonaparte, Ed., Geotech. Spec. Publ. No. 26, 1990, ASCE, pp. 106-134. 

30.        Koerner, R. M. and Hwu, B.-L., "Stability and Tension Considerations Regarding Cover Soils on Geomembrane Lined Slopes," Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 10, No. 4, 1991 pp. 335-355.

31.        Lord, A. E., Jr., Halse, Y. H. and Koerner, R. M., "Emerging Methods for Geomembrane Seaming, Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 9, No. 4-6, 1990, pp. 357-368. 

32.        Koerner, R. M. and Lord, A. E., Jr., "Nondestructive Evaluation of Geomembrane Seams: Methods in Development," Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 9, No. 4-6, 1990, pp. 431-444. 

33.        Lord, A. E., Jr., Koerner, R. M. and Wayne, M. H., "Residual Stress Measurements in Geomembrane Sheets and Seams," Proc. Geosynthetics '91, IFAI, St. Paul, MN, 1991,pp. 333-350. 

34.        Halse, Y., Lord, A. E., Jr. and Koerner, R. M., "Effects of Outdoor Exposure on a HDPE Geomembrane," Proc. Geosynthetics '91, IFAI, St. Paul, MN, 1991 pp. 287-302.

35.        Hullings, D. E. and Koerner, R. M., "Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes Using a Truncated Cone Test," Proc. Geosynthetics '91, IFAI, 1991, pp. 273-286.

36.        Koerner, R. M., Halse-Hsuan, Y., and Lord, A. E., Jr., "Long-Term Durability of Geomembranes," Civil Engineering, ASCE, April, 1991, pp. 56-58.

37.        Lord, A. E., Jr. and Koerner, R. M., "Fundamental Approach to Service Life to Flexible Membrane Liners," Project Summary, Jour. Hazardous Materials, Vol. 26, 1991, pp. 365-369.

38.        Miller, L. V., Koerner, R. M., Dewyea, J. and Mackey, R. E., "Evaluation of a 30 mil PVC Liner and Leachate Collection System," Proc. 29th Annual GRCDA/SWANA Conf., Cincinnati, OH, 1991.

39.        Daniel, D. E. and Koerner, R. M., "Landfill Liners from Top to Bottom" Civil Engineering, ASCE, Dec. 1991, pp. pp. 46-49.

40.        Wilson-Fahmy, R. F. and Koerner, R. M., "FEM Analysis of Stability Cover Soils on Geomembrane Lined Slopes," Proc. Geosynthetics '93, Vancouver, IFAI, pp. 1425-1438.

41.        Hsuan, Y. G., Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., "Durability and Aging Study of Two Chlorosulfonated Scrim Reinforcement Geomembranes," Proc. Geosynthetics '93, Vancouver, IFAI, pp. 859-876.

42.        Koerner, R. M., Geomembrane Liners, Chapter 8 in Geotechnical Practice for Waste Disposal, D. E. Daniel, Editor, Chapman-Hall, London, 1992, pp. 164-186.

43.        Narejo, D. B., Wilson-Fahmy, R. F. and Koerner, R. M., "Geomembrane Puncture Evaluation and Uses of Geotextile Protection Layers," Proc. ASCE/PennDOT Conference, Hershey, PA, 1993, pp. 1-16.

44.        Hsuan, Y. G., Koerner, R. M. and Lord, A. E., Jr., "Notched Constant Tensile Load Test (NCTL) for High Density Polyethylene Geomembranes," Geotechnical Testing Journal, GTJODJ, Vol. 16, No. 4, December 1993, pp. 450-457.

45.        Hsuan, Y. G., Koerner, R. M. and Lord, A. E., Jr., "Stress Crack Resistance of High Density Polyethylene Geomembranes," Jour. Geotech. Engr. Div., ASCE, Vol. 119, No. 11, November 1993, pp. 1840-1855. 

46.        Lord, A. E., Jr., Hsuan, Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Time-Temperature Superposition in Mechanical Durability Testing of Polyethylene Geomembranes," Geotechnical Testing Journal, GTJODJ, Vol. 16, No. 2, June 1993, Technical Note, pp. 259-262. 

47.        Hammond, M., Hsuan, G., Levin, S. B. and Mackey, R. E., "The Reexamination of a Nine-Year-Old PVC Geomembrane Used in 'Top cap" Application," 31st Annual SWANA Conference, San Jose, CA, 1993, pp. 93-108.

48.        Whitfield, B. L. and Koerner, G. R., "Experimental Investigation of "T" Seams in HDPE Geomembranes," Proc. GRI-7 Conference on Geosynthetic Liner Systems, IFAI, St. Paul, MN, 1994, pp. 109-115.

49.        Hsuan, Y. G., Sculli, M. L. and Koerner, R. M., "Effects of Freeze/Thaw Cycling on Geomembranes and Their Seams: Part I - Strength Tests at +20deg.C," Proc. GRI-7 Conference on Geosynthetic Liner Systems, IFAI, St. Paul, MN, 1994, pp. 202-217. 

50.        Soong, T.-Y., Lord, A. E., Jr. and Koerner, R. M., "Stress Relaxation Behavior of Geomembranes," Proc. 5th Intl. Conf. on Geosynthetics, Singapore, 1994, pp. 1121-1124. 

51.        Hsuan, Y. G., Yim, G. and Koerner, R. M., "Evaluation of Geomembranes Made From Different Blends of Polyethylene," Proc. Geosynthetics '95, IFAI, St. Paul, MN, pp.509-523. 

52.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., "Temperature Behavior of Field Deployed HDPE Geomembranes," Proc. Geosynthetics '95, IFAI, St. Paul, MN, pp. 921-937. 

53.        Yazdani, R., Campbell, J. L. and Koerner, G. R., "Long Term In-Situ Strain Measurements of an HDPE Geomembrane in a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill," Proc. Geosynthetics '95, IFAI, St. Paul, MN, pp. 893-905. 

54.        Comer, A. I., Sculli, M. L. and Hsuan, Y., "Effects of Freeze-Thaw Cycling on Geomembrane Sheets and Their Seams," Proc. Geosynthetics '95, IFAI, St. Paul, MN, pp. 853-866. 

55.        Lord, A. E., Jr., Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Relaxation Behavior of Thermally Induced Stress in HDPE Geomembranes," Geosynthetics Intl., Vol. 2, No. 3, 1995, pp. 626-634.

56.        Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M., "The Single Point - Notched Constant Tension Load Test: A Quality Control Test for Assessing Stress Crack Resistance," Geosynthetic Intl., Vol. xx No. xx, pp.

57.        Thomas, R. W. and Koerner, R. M., "Advances in HDPE Barrier Walls," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 14, Nos. 7/8, Elsevier, 1996, pp. 393-408.

58.        Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Seepage Induced Slope Stability," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 14, Nos. 7/8, Elsevier, 1996, pp. 425-445.

59.        Wilson-Fahmy, R. F., Narejo, D. and Koerner, R. M., "Puncture Protection of Geomembranes, Part I: Theory," Geosynthetics International, Vol. 3, No. 5, 1996, pp. 605-628.

60.        Narejo, D., Koerner, R. M.and Wilson-Fahmy, R. F., "Puncture Protection of Geomembranes, Part II: Experimental," Geosynthetics International, Vol. 3, No. 5, 1996, pp. 629-653.

61.        Koerner, R. M.,Wilson-Fahmy, R. F. and Narejo, D., "Puncture Protection of Geomembreans, Part III: Examples," Geosynthetics International, Vol. 3, No. 5, 1996, pp. 655-676.

62.        Koerner, R. M. and Guglielmetti, J. L., Vertical Barriers: Geomembranes, in Assessment of Barrier Containment Technologies, R. R. Rumer and J. K. Mitchell Eds., NTIS, 1996, pp. 95-118.

63.        Koerner, G. R., Yazdani, R. and Mackey, R. E., "Long Term Temperature Monitoring of Landfill Geomembranes," Proc. SWANA Conference on Landfills, Nov. 4-6, 1996, Publ. GR DO401, Silver Springs, MD, pp. 61-73.

64.        Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M., "Antioxidant Depletion Lifetime on HDPE Geomembranes," Jour. Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 124, No. 6, June, 1998, pp. 532-541.

65.        Hsuan, Y. G. and Guan, Z., "Evaluation of Oxidation Behavior of Polyethylene Geomembranes Using Oxidative Induction Time Tests," Oxidative Behavior of Materials by Thermal Analytical Techniques, ASTM STP 1326, A. T. Riga and G. H. Patterson, Eds., ASTM, 1997, pp. 76-90.

66.        Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Behavior of Waves in HDPE Geomembranes," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. __, No. __, 1998, pp. ____.

67.        Koerner, G. R., Eith, A. W. and Tanese, M., "Properties of Exhumed HDPE Field Waves and Selected Aspects of Wave Management," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. __, No. __, 1998, pp. ___.

68.        Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Laboratory Study of HDPE Geomembranes Waves," Proc. 6ICG, Atlanta, IFAI, 1988, pp. 301-306.

69.        Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Modeling and Extrapolation of Creep Behavior of Geosynthetics," Proc. 6ICG, Atlanta, IFAI, 1998, pp. 707-710.

70.        Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Behavior of Waves in HDPE Geomembranes," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. ____, No. ____, 1998, pp. ____.

71.        Koerner, G. R., Eith, A. W. and Tanese, M., "Properties of Exhumed HDPE Field Waves and Selected Aspects of Wave Management," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. ___, No. ___, 1998, pp. ____.

72.        Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Laboratory Study of HDPE Geomembranes Waves," Proc. 6ICG, Atlanta, IFAI, 1998, pp. 301-306.

73.        Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Modeling and Extrapolation of Creep Behavior of Geosynthetics," Proc. 6ICG, Atlanta, IFAI, 1998, pp. 707-710.

74.        Soong, T.-Y. and Lord, A. E., Jr. "Slow Strain Rate Modulus Assessment via Stress Relaxation Experiments," Proc. 6ICG, Atlanta, IFAI, 1998, pp. 711-714.

75.        Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., "Analysis of Design Veneer Cover Soils," Proc. 6th Intl. Conf. on Geosynthetics, IFAI Publ., St. Paul, MN, 1998, pp. 1-23.

76.        Koerner, G. R., Eith, A. W. and Tanese, M., “Properties of Exhumed HDPE Field Waves and Selected Aspects of Wave Management,” Proc. GRI-11 Conference, GII Publ., Folsom, PA, 1998, pp. 155-169 also Jour. G & G, Vol. 17, No. 4, August, pp. 257-261.

77.        Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., "Assessment of Ten Landfill Failures Using 2-D and 3-D Stability Analysis Procedures," Terzaghi Lecture at Technical University, Vienna, February 1999, 40 pgs.

78.        Soong, T.-Y., Hungr, O. and Koerner, R. M., “Stability Analysis of Selected Landfill Failures by 2-D and 3-D Methods,” Proc. GRI-12 Conference, GII Publ., Folsom, PA, 1999, pp. 296-299.

79.        Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., “Leachate in Landfills:  The Stability Issues,” Proc. GRI-12 Conference, GII Publ., Folsom, PA, 199, pp. 330-354.

80.        Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M., “Rationale and Background for the GRI-GM13 Specification for HDPE Geomembranes,” Proc. Geosynthetics ’99, IFAI Publ., St. Paul, MN, 1999, pp. 385-400.

81.        Koerner, G. R., “Wide-Width Geomembrane Testing,” Grips, Clamps, Clamping Techniques, and Strain Measurement for Testing Geosynthetics, ASTM STP 1379, P. Stevenson and S. Allen, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA, 1999.

82.        Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., “Leachate in Landfills:  The Stability Issues,” Jour. of Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 18, No. 5, October 2000, pp. 293-310.

83.        Hsuan, Y. G., “Data Base of Field Incidents Used to Establish HDPE Geomembrane Stress Crack Resistance Specifications,” Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 18, No. 1, 2000, pp. 1-22.

84.        Koerner, R. M., “Leachate Recycling Loading to Bioreactor Landfills for the Rapid Degradation of Municipal Solid Waste,” Proc. of ESD Solid Waste Management Conference, Lansing, MI, 2000, 39 pgs.

85.        Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., “Stability Assessment of Ten Large Landfill Failures,” Proc. GeoDenver 200, Spec. Tech. Publ. No. 103, GeoInstitute, 2000, ASCE Press, pp. 1-38.

86.        Koerner, R. M., Koerner, G. N. and Hsuan, Y. G., “Bioreactor Landfills:  The Liner System Issues,” Proc. GRI-14 Conference, GII, Folsom, PA, December 2000, pp. 59074.

87.        Koerner, R. M., "The Genesis of Landfill Liner Systems in the United States," Year 2000 - Geotechnics, A. S. Balasubramanian, Ed., Asian Inst. of Tech., Thailand, (to be published).

88.        Koerner, R. M., “Do We Need Monitoring Wells at Double-Lined Landfills?,” Civil Engineering, February 2001, pg. 96.

89.        Hsuan, Y. G., Koerner, R. M., Kolbasuk, G. and Soong, T.-Y., “Potential Effects of Regrind on the Properties of HDPE Geomembranes,” Proc. GRI-15 Conference, 2001, GII, Folsom, PA, pp.  225-234.

90.        Qian, X., Koerner, R. M. and Gray, D. M., “Translational Failure Analyses of Lateral Expansions of Landfills,” Jour. Geotech. and Geoenv. Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 129, No. 6, 2002, pp. 506-519.

91.        Koerner, R. M., Gray, D. H. and Qian, X., “Post Closure Beneficial Uses of Landfills,” Proc. GRI-16 on Hot Topics in Geosynthetics III, 2002, GII Publ., Folsom, PA  pp. 94-111.

92.        Koerner, R. M., “Geosynthetics in Waste Containment:  Past-Present-Future,” Penn. Dept. of Environ. Protect. Conf. on Landfill Technology, Sept. 2002, 14 pgs.

93.        Koerner, G. R., Knight, A. and Eith, T., “Benefits of Leachate Recirculation:   A Case Study,” Waste Tech Conference, New Orleans, February 16-18, 2003, 19 pgs.

94.        Koerner, R. M. and Hsuan, Y. G., “Lifetime Prediction of Polymeric Geomembranes Used in New Dam Construction and Dam Rehabilitation,” Proc. Assoc. State Dam Safety Officials Conference, Lake Harmony, PA, June 4-6, 2003, 16 pgs.

95.        Qian, X. and Koerner, R. M., “Effect of Apparent Cohesion on Translational Failure and Analysis of Landfills,” Jour. of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 130, No. 1, 2004, pp. 71-80.

96.        Qian, X., Gray, D. H. and Koerner, R. M., “Estimation of Maximum Liquid Head Over Landfill Barriers,” Jour. Geotech. & Geoenv. Engr., ASCE, Vol. 130, No. 5, 2004, pp. 488-497.

97.        Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M., “Aging of Geomembranes Used in Hydraulic Structures,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

98.        Koerner, G. R., “Assessing Potential Geomembrane Damage from Direct Construction Equipment Contact,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

99.        Koerner, G. R. and Eith, A. W., “Quantification of MSW Behavior at a Full-Scale Anaerobic Bioreactor Landfill,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

100.    Struve, F. and Koerner, G. R., “Behavior of HDPE Geomembrane Sheet and Seams Subjected to a 90° Tensile Test,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

101.    Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M., “Stage “C” Lifetime Prediction of HDPE Geomembrane Using Acceleration Tests with Elevated Temperature and High Pressure,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

102.    Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., “Ultrasonic Thickness Testing of Textured Geomembranes,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

103.    Koerner, R. M., Koerner, G. R. and Hsuan, Y. G., “Lifetime Prediction of Exposed Geomembranes,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

104.    Ossa, M., Saavedra, E. J., Koerner, G. R. and Allen, S., “Specification Conformance of HDPE GRI-GM13 Geomembranes,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

105.    Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., “Long-Term Monitoring of Geomembranes at Dry and Wet Landfills,” Jour. Geotextiles & Geomembranes, Vol. __, No. __, 2005, pp.___.

106.    Qian, X. and Koerner, R. M., “A New Method to Analyze for and Design Against, Translational Failures of Geosynthetic Lined Landfills,” Proc. Koerner Symposium on Geosynthetics and Geosynthetic-Engineered Structures, ASCE Engineering Mechanics Division, Baton Rouge, LA, June 1-3, 2005.

107.    Koerner, R. M., Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, G. R., “Lifetime Prediction Polymeric Geomembranes Used in New Dam Construction and Dam Rehabilitation,” Proc. 2nd UK-IGS Symposium, Loughborough University, 2005, UK.

108.    Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M. (2004), “Aging of Geomembranes Used in Hydraulic Structures,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

109.    Koerner, G. R. (2004), “Assessing Potential Geomembrane Damage from Direct Construction Equipment Contact,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

110.    Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2005), “In-Situ Temperature Monitoring of Geomembranes,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

111.    Koerner, R. M. and Koerner, G. R. (2005), “ On the Creep Reduction Factors for Geotextile Puncture Protection of Geomembranes,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

112.    Struve, F. and Koerner, G. R. (2005), “Behavior of HDPE Geomembrane Sheet and Seams Subjected to a 90º Tensile Test,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

113.    Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M. (2005), “Stage “C” Lifetime Prediction of HDPE Geomembrane Using Acceleration Tests with Elevated Temperature and High Pressure,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

114.    Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2005), “Ultrasonic Thickness Testing of Textured Geomembranes,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

115.    Koerner, R. M., Koerner, G. R. and Hsuan, Y. G. (2005), “Lifetime Prediction of Exposed Geomembranes,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

116.    Ossa, M.,  Saavedra, E. J., Koerner, G. R.  and Allen, S. (2005), “Specification Conformance of HDPE GRI-GM13 Geomembranes,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

117.    Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2006), “Long-Term Monitoring of Geomembranes at Dry and Wet Landfills,” Jour. Geotextiles & Geomembranes, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 72-77.

118.    Koerner, R. M., Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, G. R. (2005), “Lifetime Prediction of Polymeric Geomembranes Used in New Dam Construction and in Dam Rehabilitation,” Proc. 2nd UK-IGS Symposium, Loughborough University, UK.

119.    Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2005), “In the Lab:  Thickness and Asperity Tests of Textured Geomembranes,” GFR, Vol. 23, No. 3, April, pp. 30-32.

120.    Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M. (2007), “Intelligent Floating Covers for Early Alert of Water Reservoir Intrusion and Possible Contamination,” Proc. GRI-20 Conference, Washington, DC, January 17-19, IFAI Publication on CD.

121.    Koerner, R. M. and Wilkes, J. A. (2007), “The 2006 ICOLD Bulletin on Geomembrane Sealing Systems for Dams,” 27th United States Society for Dams Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 8-11, pp. 69-78.

122.    Heerten, G. and Koerner, R. M. (2008), “Oberflächenabdichtungen von Deponien und Altalasten,” Proc. of Symposium on The Secure Landfill, SKZ, Würzburg, Germany, February 7-8, 2008, pp. ____.

123.    Koerner, R. M., (2008), “Geosynthetic Use in Hydraulic Engineering Applications,” Keynote Paper in Proc. GeoAmericas, IFAI, pp. ______.

124.    Koerner, R. M. (2008), “Impermeabilization of Solid Waste Landfills,” Keynote Lecture for National Congress on Impermeabilization of Public Works Systems, CEDEX, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

125.    Koerner, G. R. (2008), “Geosynthetic Bags for Agricultural Materials Storage,” Proc. GRI-21 Conference on Geosynthetics in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Cancun, Mexico, IFAI Publ., Roseville, MN, pp. 31-36.

126.    Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2008), “Geomembrane Contained Farm Animal Waste Used as Gas-Generating Biodigesters,” Proc. GRI-21 Conference on Geosynthetics in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Cancun, Mexico, IFAI Publ., Roseville, MN, pp. 42-47.

127.    Heerten, G. and Koerner, R.M. (2008), “Oberflachenabdichtungen von Deponien und Altalasten,” Proc. Of Symposium on the Secure Landfill, SKZ, Wurzburg, Germany, February 7-8, 2008, 25 pgs.

128.    Koerner, R.M., (2008), “Geosynthetic Use in Hydraulic Engineering Applications,” Keynote Paper in Proc. GeoAmericas, IFAI, pp. 4-28.

129.    Koerner, R.M., Koerner, G.R., Eith, A.E. and Ballod, C,P. (2008), “Geomembrane Temperature Monitoring at Dry and Wet Landfills,” Proc. Global Waste Mgmt. Symposium, Copper Mt., Colorado, NSWMA, pp. _____.

130.    Koerner, G.R., Eith, A.E., Ballod, C.P. and Koerner, R.M. (2008), “Long Term Monitoring of Gases and Liquids Generated at Two Bioreactor (Wet) Lnadfills, Proc, Global Waste Mgmt. Symposium., Copper Mt. Colorado, NSWMA, pp. _______.

131.    Eith, A.W., Ballod, C. P., Koerner, G.R. and Koerner, R. M. (2008), “Long Term Flow Rate Evaluation of Degraded MSW Placed Directly on Sand and Gravel Drainage Media,” Proc, Global Waste Mgmt. Symp., Copper Mt. Colorado, NSWMA, pp. _______.

132.    Koerner, R. M. (2008), “A Worldwide Perspective on the Impermeabilization of Solid Waste Landfills: Past-Present-Future”, Intl. Congress on Protection, Construction, and Impermeabilization of Hydraulic Structures, CEDEX, Palma de Mallorca, 23-25 April 2008, 13 pgs.

133.    Heerten G. and Koerner, R. M. (2008), “Cover Systems for Landfills and Brownfields,” Journal of Land Contamination and Reclamation, Vol. 16, No. 4, London, ppg.356.

134.    Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2008), “Geomembrane Contained Farm Animal Waste Used as Gas-Generating Biodigesters,” Proc. GRI-21 Conference on Geosynthetics in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Cancun, Mexico, IFAI Publ., Roseville, MN, pp. 42-47.

135.    Koerner, R. M., Koerner, G. R., Eith, A. E. and Ballod, C. P. (2008), “Geomembrane Temperature Monitoring at Dry and Wet Landfills,” Proc. Global Waste Mgmt. Symp., Copper Mt., Colorado, NSWMA, (CD only).

136.    Koerner, G. R., Eith, A. E., Ballod, C. P. and Koerner, R. M. (2008), “Long Term Monitoring of Gases and Liquids Generated at Two Bioreactor (Wet) Landfills,” Proc. Global Waste Mgmt. Symp., Copper Mt., Colorado, NSWMA, (CD only).

137.    Heerten, G. and Koerner, R. M. (2008), “Cover Systems for Landfills and Brownfields,” Journal of Land Contamination and Reclamation, Vol. 16, No. 4, London, pp. 343-356.

138.    Koerner, R. M. (2008), “Celebrating a Decade of GSI/GRI Polyolefin Specifications,” Geosynthetic Magazine, Vol. 26, No. 3, June/July, pp. 46-47.

139.    Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2009), “Smoke Testing of Spray-Applied Puncture Geomembranes,” GRI-22 Conference, Salt Lake City, February 27, pp. 71-76.

140.    Koerner, R. M., Hsuan, Y. G., Koerner, G. R. and Gryger, D. (2010), “Ten Year Creep Puncture Study of HDPE Geomembranes Protected by Needle-Punched Nonwoven Geotextiles,” Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 28, No. 7, pp. 503-513 (Best paper in 2010).

141.    Case, M. E., Koerner, G. R., Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M. (2010), “Case History of a 16-Year Old Exposed HDPE Geomembrane Cover,” 9th ICG, Brazil (on CD).

142.    Yako, M. A., Koerner, G. R., Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M. (2010), “Case History of a 20-Year Old Exposed HDPE Surface Impoundment Liner,” 9th ICG, Brazil (on CD).

143.    Koerner, R. M. (2011), “Traditional Versus Exposed Geomembrane Landfill Covers:  Cost and Sustainability Perspectives,” Proc. GRI-24, GII Publ., Folsom, PA, pp. 182-197.

144.    Koerner, R. M. and Wilkes, J.  (2011), “The 2010 ICOLD Bulletin on Geomembrane Sealing Systems for Dams,” Dam Safety Conference, Sept. 25-29, Washington, DC (on CD).

145.    Koerner, R. M., Wong, W. K. and Koerner, G. R. (2012), “Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes Using Various Puncture Materials,” Jour Geotechnical Testing, ASTM.

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