Geosynthetic Institute
Geosynthetic Related Papers
The papers are listed in chronological order.
1. Koerner, R. M. and Welsh, J. P., Construction Methods and Techniques using Synthetic Fabrics, J. Wiley and Sons, Inc., NY, 1980.
2.
Koerner, R. M., Summary Reports on Special
Applications, Railroads, Paved Roads and Durability, Second Intl. Conf. on
Geotextiles, Sept., 1982,
3. Martin, J. P., Whitty, J. E. and Koerner, R. M., "Experimental Friction Evaluation of Slippage Between Geomembranes, Geotextiles and Soils," Intl. Conf. on Geomembranes, Denver, CO, June 1984, IFAI, pp. 191-195.
4.
Koerner, R. M., "Slope Stabilization Using
Anchored Geotextiles and Geogrids," Conf. Proc. on Special Geotechnical
Engineering for Roads and Bridges,"
5. Koerner, R. M., "Geosynthetics and Their Use in Filtration and Drainage Applications," Proc. on The Use of Geotextiles, Geogrids, and Geomembranes in Engineering Practice, The Canadian Geotechnical Society, Southern Ontario Section, Nov. 28, 1984, Toronto, Canada, pp. 1-16.
6. ----------, Reprinted in Geotechnical Fabrics Report, Vol. 3, Nov. 3, May/June 1985, pp. 27-30.
7.
Koerner, R. M. and Bove, J.
A., "Lateral Drainage Designs Using Geotextiles and Geocomposites,"
ASTM Symp. on Geotextile
Testing and the Design Engineer, June 1985,
8.
Koerner, R. M., Monteleone,
M. J., Schmidt, R. K. and Roethe, A. T., "Puncture
and Impact Resistance of Geosynthetics," 3rd Intl. Conf. in Geotextiles,
Apr. 1986,
9. Koerner, R. M., "A New Method of Soil Slope Stabilization Using Geosynthetics," Geotechnical Fabrics Report, IFAI, Vol. 4, No. 1, Jan./Feb., 1986, pp. 18-25.
10. Koerner, R. M., "Geosynthetics: The Key to Successful Waste Management," ASTM S/N, May 1986, pp. 4, 20.
11. Koerner, R. M., "Designing for Flow," Civil Engineering, Oct. 86, pp. 60-62.
12. Koerner, R. M. and Hausmann, M. R., "Strength Requirements of Geosynthetics for Soil Reinforcement," GFR, Vol. 4, No. 1, Jan./Feb., 1987, pp. 18-26.
13. Koerner, R. M. and Richardson, G. N., "Design of Geosynthetic Systems for Waste Disposal," ASCE-GT Spec. Conf. Proc., Geotechnical Practice for Waste Disposal, Ann Arbor, MI, June 1987, pp. 65-85.
14. Koerner, R. M., "Geosynthetics in Geotechnical Engineering," Chapter 22 - Foundation Engineering Handbook, Second Edition, H.-Y. Fang, Editor 1990, pp. 796-813.
15. Murphy, V. P. and Koerner, R. M., "CBR Strength (Puncture) of Geosynthetics," Geotech. Testing Journal ASTM, Vol. 11, No. 3, Sept. 1988, pp. 167-172.
16. Bathurst, R. J. and Koerner, R. M., "Results of Class A Predictions for the RMC Reinforced Soil Wall Trials," in Application of Polymeric Reinforcement in Soil Retaining Structures," RMC, Kingston, Ont., Canada, 1988, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Series E, Vol. 147, pp. 127-172.
17.
Koerner, R. M., "Allowable Geosynthetic Strength
and Flow Considerations," Proc. PennDOT/ASCE
Conf.,
18. Koerner, R. M., "Solid Waste Containment Systems Using Geosynthetics," submitted for Special Issue, Jour. Hazardous Materials, J. P. Martin, Ed., Jan., 1988.
19. Koerner, R. M., "Those Intriguing Failures," Innerview, Geotechnical Fabrics Report, IFAI, Vol. 6, No. 4, July/August 1988, pg. 44.
20. Koerner, R. M. and Fritzinger, S. A., "From Soft Soils to Heavy Construction," Civil Engineering, ASCE, Dec. 1988, pp. 54-56.
21. Lord, A. E., Jr. and Halse, Y. H., "Polymer Durability - The Material's Aspects," Proc. GRI Seminar on Aging and Durability of Geosynthetics, Elsevier Publishing Co., London, England, 1989, pp. 293-330.
22. Koerner, R. M., Lord, A. E. Jr., and Halse, Y. H., "Geosynthetic Concerns in Landfill Liner and Collection Systems," Proc. 15th EPA Research Symposium, 1989, pp. 369-375.
23. Koerner, R. M., "Solid Waste Containment Systems Using Geosynthetics," Proc. Chicago Section ASCE, Feb. 20, 1990, 37 pgs.
24.
Koerner, R. M., "Preservation of the Environment
via Geosynthetic Containment Systems," Proc. 4th Intl. Conf. on
Geosynthetics,
25. --------, Reprinted in Geotechnical Fabrics Report, Vol. 8, No. 5, 1990, pp. 18-22 and Vol. 8, No. 6, 1990, pp. 31-47.
26.
Koerner, G. R., Koerner, R. M., "The Installation
Survivability of Geotextiles and Geogrids,",
Proc. 4th Intl. Conf. on Geosynthetics,
27. Koerner, R. M., "Functions of Geosynthetics," Chapter 3 in Geosynthetics Handbook, R. D. Holtz and G. N. Richardson Eds., Van Nostrand Reinhold Publ., 1991 (to appear).
28. Koerner, R. M., Lord, A. E., Jr. and Hsuan, Y. H., "Arrhenius Modeling to Predict Geosynthetic Degradation," Journal of Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 11, No. 2, 1992, pp. 151-184.
29.
Koerner, R. M., Lord, A. E., Jr. and Halse-Hsuan, Y., "Degradation of Polymeric Materials
and Products," Proc. Intl. Symp. on "Research Developments for Improving Solid Waste
Management,"
30.
Koerner, R. M., "Geosynthetics: Design, Testing
and Performance,"
31.
Koerner, R. M., "Geosynthetic Liner System Design,
Testing and Performance," Proc. 29th Annual GRCDA/SWANA Conference,
32.
Koerner, R. M., "Geosynthetics: The New
Frontiers," Proc. PennDOT ASCE Conf. on
"New Techniques in Geotechnical Engineering,"
33. Hsuan, Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Just What is Chemical Fingerprinting?," Tech. Note, Geotechnical Fabrics Report, Vol. 9, No. 7, October, 1991, pp. 26-30.
34. Koerner, R. M., "Remaining Technical Barriers to Obtaining General Acceptance of Geosynthetics," The Inaugural Mercer Lecture, Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 12, No. 1, 1993, pp. 1-52.
35. Koerner, R. M. and Daniel, D.E., "Better Cover-Ups," Civil Engineering, ASCE, May 1992, pp. 55-57.
36. Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., "Tests Determine How Highway Systems Perform Using Geosynthetics," Geotechnical Fabrics Report, Vol. 10, No. 2, March 1992, pp. 18-29.
37. Koerner, G. R., Koerner, R. M. and Elias, V. "Geosynthetic Installation Damage Under Two Different Backfilling Conditions," Geosynthetic Soil Reinforcement Testing Procedures, ASTM STP 1190, S. C. Jonathan Cheng, Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA, 1993, pp. 163-183.
38. Wilson-Fahmy, R. F., Koerner, R. M. and Fleck, J.A., "Unconfined and Confined Wide Width Tension Testing of Geosynthetics," Geosynthetic Soil Reinforcement Testing Procedures, ASTM STP 1190, S. C. Jonathan Cheng, Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA, 1993, pp. 49-63.
39. Hsuan, Y. G., Koerner, R. M. and Lord, A E., Jr., "A Review of the Degradation of Geosynthetic Reinforcing Materials and Various Polymer Stabilization Methods," Geosynthetic Soil Reinforcement Testing Procedures, ASTM STP 1190, S. C. Jonathan Cheng, Ed., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA, 1993, pp. 228-244.
40. Koerner, R. M., Collection and Removal Systems, Chapter 9 in Geotechnical Practice for Waste Disposal, D. E. Daniel, Editor, Chapman-Hall, London, 1992, pp. 187-213.
41. Daniel, D. E. and Koerner, R. M., Final Cover System, Chapter 18 in Geotechnical Practice for Waste Disposal, D. E. Daniel, Editor, Chapter-Hall, London, 1992, pp. 455-496.
42. Koerner, R. M. and Daniel, D. E., "Manufacturing and Construction Quality Control and Assurance of Geosynthetics," Proc. GRI Conference on MQC/MQA and CQC/CQA of Geosynthetics, IFAI, 1993, pp. 1-14.
43. Koerner, R. M., "Digging for Facts on Using Geosynthetics in Landfills," Solid Waste and Power, May-June, 1993, pp. 60-62.
44.
Koerner, R. M., "Design of Subtitle "D"
and Subtitle "C" Landfill Containment Systems," Amer. Chemical
Soc., Lewis Publishers,
45.
Daniel, D. E. and Koerner, R. M., "Construction
Quality Assurance/Control for Landdfills," Amer.
Chem. Soc., Lewis Publishers,
46. Koerner, R. M., "Impact of Subtitle "D" Regulations on the Roles of Geosynthetics in Landfills," Geotechnical News, December, 1993, pp. 37-38.
47.
Koerner, R. M., "Progress in Geosynthetics,"
Proc. Geosynthetics '95, IFAI,
48.
Koerner, R. M. and Wilson-Fahmy,
R., "Geosynthetics for Geoenvironmental Applications," Proc. ASCE
Spec. Conf. on Geoenvironment 2000, ASCE,
49. Koerner, G. R., Suits, L. D. and Koerner, R. M., "New Laboratory Accreditation Program is Specifically for Geosynthetic Testing," Geotechnical Fabrics Report, Vol. 12, No. 7, IFAI, Sept. 1994, pp. 30-32.
50. Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., "The Use of Geosynthetics in Infrastructure Remediation," ASCE Jour. of Infrastructure Systems, Vol. 1, No. 1, March 1995, pp. 66-75.
51. Koerner, R. M., "The State-of-the-Practice Regarding In-Situ Monitoring of Geosynthetics," EuroGeo I on Geosynthetics: Applications, Design and Construction, M. B. de Groot, G. den Hoedt, and R. J. Termaat, Eds., Blakema, Rotterdam, 1996, pp. 71-86.
52.
Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R.
M., "Geosynthetics in Ground Improvement," Proc. 16th ASCE/PaDOT Conference on Geotechnical Engineering,
53. Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., "The Evolution of Geosynthetics," Civil Engineering, July 1997, pp. 62-64.
54. Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., "Analysis of Design Veneer Cover Soils," Proc. 6th Intl. Conf. on Geosynthetic, IFAI Publ., St. Paul, MN, 1998, pp. 1-23.
55.
Koerner, R. M., "The Genesis of Landfill Liner
Systems in the
56.
Soong, T.-Y., and Koerner, R. M., "Modeling and
Extrapolation of Creep Behavior of Geosynthetics," Proc. 6ICG,
57.
Soong, T.-Y. and Lord, A. E.,
Jr., "Slow Strain Rate Modulus Assessment via Stress Relaxation
Experiments," Proc. 6ICG
58.
Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M., “Academic Research on
Geosynthetics in
59. Koerner, R. M. and Hsuan, Y. G., "Geosynthetics: Characteristics and Testing," Chapter 7 in Geosynthetics Book by R. K. Rowe (Ed.), 2000, pp. 173-196.
60. Koerner, R. M., Koerner, G. R. and Hsuan, Y. G., “Excellence in Geosynthetics,” GFR, Vol. 18, No. 1, 2000, pp. 32-36.
61. Ashley, M., Hart, M., Hsuan, G., Koerner, G., Koerner, R. and Konrath, L., “The Internet and How It Will Affect Geosynthetics in the Very Near Future,” Proc. GRI-13, GII Publ., Folsom, PA, 2000, pp. 391-399.
62. Koerner, R. M., “Emerging and Future Developments of Selected Geosynthetic Applications,” the 32nd Terzaghi Lecture, Jour. Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 126, No. 4, ASCE, 2000, pp. 291-306.
63. Koerner, R. M., “Industry Issues Involving Geosynthetics in the Private Sector,” Proc. GRI-14 Conference, GII, Folsom, PA, December 2000, pp. 390-396.
64. 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, GII, Folsom, PA, December 2001, pp. 225-234.
65. Koerner, R. M. and Koerner, G. R., “Geosynthetic Design Beyond Factor of Safety; Risk Assessment Using Probability-of-Failure Analysis,” Proc. GRI-15 Conference, GII, Folsom, PA, December 2001, pp. 235-253.
66. Suits, L. D. and Hsuan, Y. G., “Assessing the Photo Degradation of Geosynthetics by Outdoor Exposure and Laboratory Weatherometers,” Proc. GRI-15 Conference, GII, Folsom, PA, December 2001, pp. 267-279.
67.
Koerner, R. M., Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, G. R.,
“Maturing of an Industry: The Needs and
Development of Generic Specifications,” 7ICG, Delmas,
Gourc and Girard, Eds., Nice,
68. Koerner, R. M. “Geosynthetics in Perspectives: 1998-Present,” GFR, Vol. 20, No. 8, 2002, pp. 8-9.
69. Koerner, R. M., “Beyond Factor of Safety: The Probability of Failure,” Proc. GRI-16 on Hot Topics in Geosynthetics, III, GII, Publ., Folsom, PA, 2002, pp. 1-18.
70. Koerner, R. M., “A Recommendation to Use Peak Shear Strengths for Geosynthetic Interface Design,” GFR, Vol. 21, No. 3, 2003, pp. 28-30.
71. Koerner, R. M., Geosynthetics Design: Past-Present-Future in Geosynthetics, Edited by R. W. Sarsby, 2006, (to be published).
72. Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M. (2005), “Evaluation of the Hydrolysis Behavior of Polyethylene Terephthalate Yarns,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.
73. Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2005), “Alkalinity Between Masonry Blocks of a Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW),” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.
74.
Koerner, G. R. and Eith,
A. W. (2005), “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.
75. Koerner, G. R. and Eith, A. W. (2005), “Drainage Capability of Fully Degraded MSW with Respect to Various Leachate Collection and Removal Systems,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.
76. Qian, X. and Koerner, R. M. (2005), “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.
77.
Koerner,
R. M. (2006), Geosynthetics Design:
Past-Present-Future, Chapter 1, Edited by R. W. Sarsby,
(to be published).
78. Koerner, G. R., Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M. (2006), Durability of Geosynthetics, Chapter 3, Edited by R. W. Sarsby, (to be published).
79.
Koerner, G. R.
(2007), “Geosynthetic Solutions for Emergency Repair of Damaged Roadways and
Airfields:, Proc, GRI-20 Conference,
80.
Hsuan, Y. G., et al. (2008),
« Long-Term Performance and Lifetime Prediction of Geosynthetics”, Keynote
Lecture at EuroGeo4,
81. Koerner, R. M. and Aho, A. (2008), “The GMA Techline’s First 500 Questions and Answers”, Geosynthetics Magazine, Vol. 26 No. 4, August/September, pp. 44-49.
82.
Koerner, G. R.
(2008), “Geosynthetic Bags for Agricultural Materials Storage,” Proc. GRI-21
Conference on Geosynthetics in Agriculture and Aquaculture,
83.
Hsuan, Y. G., et al. (2008), “Long-Term Performance and Lifetime
Prediction of Geosynthetics,” Keynote Lecture at EuroGeo4,
84. Koerner, R. M. (2009), “A Young Engineer, Molasses, and Failed Sand Drains,” Geosynthetics Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 5, October/November, pp. 24-31.
85. Koerner, R. M. (2010), “Prospects for Geosynthetic Containment Systems at Marcellus Formation Shale-Gas Drilling Project,” Geosynthetics Magazine, Vol. 28, No. 1, March, pp. 41-44.
86. Qian, X. and Koerner, R. M. (2011), “Effect of Critical Interfaces and Waste Placement Operations on Landfill Failures,” JGGED, ASCE, Vol. ___, No. ___, pp. ___ (under review).
87. Koerner, R. M. (2011), “The Perpetual Landfill,” New York Federation of Solid Waste and Recycling Conference, Sagamore, NY (on CD).
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Robert M. Koerner