Geosynthetic Institute

 

 


Geotextile Related Papers

 

The papers are listed in chronological order.

1.            Welsh, J. P. and Koerner, R. M., "Innovative Uses of Synthetic Fabrics on Coastal Construction," Proc. Coastal Structures '79, March 14-16, 1979, Alexandria, VA - Washington, DC, Vol. 1, pp. 364-372.

2.            Koerner, R. M., Guglielmetti, J. G. and Rosenfarb, J. L., "On the Permeability Testing of Fabrics and Fabric/Soil Systems," INDA Proc. 8th Annual Symp., Kissimee, Florida, March 1980, pp. 143-154.

3.            Koerner, R. M., Rosenfarb, J. L., McElroy, J. J. and Dougherty, W. M., "Stress/Strain/Time Behavior of Geotextiles in Uniaxial Tension," ASCE Proceedings, Portland, Oregon, April 1980, pp. 31-52, Preprint 80-177.

4.            Koerner, R. M. and Welsh, J. P., "Fabric Forms Conform to Any Shape," Concrete Construction, Vol. 25, No. 3, May, 1980, pp. 401-409.

5.            Koerner, R. M., "Comparison of Design Methods for Geotextile Reinforced Unpaved Roads," presented at ASCE Geotechnical/Construction Conf., San Francisco, CA, Jan., 1981 (available on request).

6.            Welsh, J. P. and Koerner, R. M., "Current Status of Geotextiles in Engineering and Construction," 35th Ohio Transp. Engr. Conf., Ohio State University, April 7-8, 1981, 5 pages.

7.            Koerner, R. M. and Sankey, J. E., "Transmissivity of Geotextiles and Geotextile/Soil Systems," Second Intl. Conf. on Geotextiles, Sept., 1982, Las Vegas, Vol. 1, pp. 173-176.

8.            Koerner, R. M. and Ko, F., "Laboratory Studies on Long Term Drainage Capability of Geotextiles," Second Intl. Conf. on Geotextiles, Sept., 1982, Las Vegas, Nevada, Vol. 1, pp. 91-96.

9.            Koerner, R. M., "Geotextiles for Construction and Engineering," National Development Journal, Intercontinental Publ., Westport, CT, March 1983, pp. 38-45.

10.        Koerner, R. M., Discussion of Geotextile-Reinforced Unpaved Road Designed by J-P. Giroud and L. Noiray, Jour., Geotech. Div., ASCE, Vol. 108, No. GT2, Dec. 1982, pp. 1659-1660.

11.        Koerner, R. M. and Bove, J. A., "In-Plane Hydraulic Properties of Geotextiles," ASTM Jour. Geotech. Test., Vol. 6, No. 4, Dec. 1983, pp. 190-195.

12.        Bove, J. A. and Koerner, R. M., "Wide Width Tensile Properties of Several Commercially Available Geotextiles," submitted to ASTM Jour. Geotech. Test., Dec. 1982.

13.        Koerner, R. M., Bove, J. A. and Martin, J. P., "Water and Air Transmissivity of Geotextiles," Jour. of Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1984, pp. 57-74.

14.        Koerner, R. M., "In Situ Slope Stabilization Using Anchored Geotextile Nets," Intl. Conf. on Low Cost and Energy Saving Materials and Applications, Rio de Janerio, Brazil, July 1984, Envo Publ. Co., pp. 465-478.

15.        Koerner, R. M., "Use of Synthetic Fabrics and Sheets in the Containment of Hazardous Waste Materials," Proc. Fiber Society/SAMPE Conf. in High Performance Textile Structures, Phila. Coll. of Textiles and Sci., June 6-8, 1984, pp. 6-8.

16.        Koerner, R. M., "Should I Specify a Woven or Nonwoven?", Geotechnical Fabrics Report, IFAI, Fall 1984, pp. 26-27.

17.        Koerner, R. M., "A Note on Geotextile Design Methods," Geotechnical Fabrics Report, IFAI, Fall 1984, pp. 27-28.

18.        Ko, F. K., D'Aversa, M. M., Scardino, F. L. and Koerner, R. M., "Stitchbonded Webs Systems for Geotechnical Applications," Proc. 1984 TAPPI Symposium, pp. 179-186.

19.        Koerner, R. M., "Load Transfer Considerations Using Geotextiles," Geotech. Fabrics Report, Vol. 3, No. 2, IFAI, Mar/Apr. 1985, pp. 11-14.

20.        Lord, A. E. Jr. and Koerner, R. M., "Diffusion of Water Through Impregnated Geotextiles (MESL's)," 3rd Intl. Conf. in Geotextiles, Apr., 1986, Vienna, Austria, pp. 123-127.

21.        Koerner, R. M. and Robins, J. C., "In-Situ Stabilization of Soil Slopes Using Nailed Geosynthetics," 3rd Intl. Conf. in Geotextiles, Apr., 1986, Vienna, Austria, pp. 395-400.

22.        Lord, A. E. Jr. and Koerner, R. M., "Diffusion of Water from Soil's Encapsulated by Impregnated Geotextiles (MESL's)," Intl. Jour. Geotextiles of Geomembranes, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1986, pp. 3-28.

23.        Koerner, R. M., "Geotextiles in Dam Construction, Repairs and Maintenance," Proc. Dam Safety in the States, Sept. 1985, Mt. Pocono, PA, pp. 35.

24.        Fowler, J. and Koerner, R. M., "Stabilization of Very Soft Soils Using High Strength Geotextiles," Proc. Geosynthetics '87, New Orleans, LA, Feb. '87, IFAI, pp. 289-300.

25.        Koerner, R. M., Fowler, J. and Lawrence, C. A., "Soft Soil Stabilization Study for Wilmington Harbor South Dredge Material Disposal Area," U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, WES, Misc. Paper GL-86-38, Dec. 1986, 91 pgs. and Chapter 9, "Soft Soil Stabilization Using High Strength Geotextiles and Strip Drains," S. M. Sayed, Editor, Geotechnical Modeling and Applications, Gulf Publ. Co., 1987.

26.        Halse, Y., Koerner, R. M. and Lord, A. E., Jr., "Filtration Properties of Geotextiles Under Long Term Testing," Proc. ASCE/PennDOT Tech. Seminar, Hershey, PA, April 14/15, 1987.

27.        Halse, Y., Koerner, R. M. and Lord, A. E. Jr., "Effect of High Alkalinity Levels on Geotextiles - Part I Ca(OH)2 Solutions," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier Publ. Co., Vol. 5, No. 4, 1987, pp. 261-282.

28.        Koerner, R. M., Lord, A. E. Jr. and Halse, Y. H., "Long Term Durability and Aging of Geotextiles," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier Publ Co., Vol. 7, No. 1-2, 1988, pp. 147-158.

29.        Koerner, R. M. and Uibel, B., "Hydraulic Fill Embankments on Geosynthetics," Proc. Hydraulic Fill Structures '88, ASCE, Fort Collins, CO, 1988.

30.        Koerner, R. M., Hwu, B-L. Wayne, M. H., "Soft Soil Stabilization Design Using Geosynthetics," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier Publ. Co., Vol. 6, Nos. 1-3, 1987, pp. 33-52.

31.        Halse, Y., Koerner, R. M. and Lord, A. E. Jr., "Effect of High Alkalinity Levels on Geotextiles - Part II NaOH Solution," Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 6, No. 4, 1987, pp. 295-305.

32.        Koerner, R. M. and Richardson, G. N., Discussion on "Creep and Relaxation of Geotextile Fabrics," by G. den Hoedt, Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 5, No. 4, 1987, pp. 301-306.

33.        Halse, Y., Lord, A. E. Jr. and Koerner, R. M., "Effect of Dissolved Oxygen (and Bubbles) on the Measured Permittivity of Geotextiles," Tech. Note, ASTM, Geotech. Test. Jour., Vol. 11, No. 2, 1988, pp. 158-160.

34.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., "Biological Clogging in Leachate Collection Systems," Proc. GRI Seminar on Aging and Durability of Geosynthetics, Elsevier Publishing Co., London, England, 1989, pp. 260-277.

35.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., "Biological Activity and Remediation Involving Geotextile Landfill Leachate Filters," ASTM STP 1081, Las Vegas, NV, 1990, pp. 313-334.

36.        Wayne, M. H., Carey, J. E. and Koerner, R. M., "Epoxy Bonding of Geotextiles," Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 9, No. 4-6, 1990, pp. 559-564.

37.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. , "Leachate Flow Rate Behavior Through Geotextile and Soil Filters and Possible Remediation Methods," Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 11, No. 4-6, 1992, pp. 401-430.

38.        Sansone, L. J. and Koerner, R. M., "Fine Fraction Filtration Test to Assess Geotextile Filter Performance," Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 11, No. 4-6, 1992, pp. 371-393.

39.        Narejo, D. B. and Koerner, R. M., "A Dynamic Filtration Test for Geotextile Filters," Tech. Note, Proc. Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 11, No. 4-6, 1992, pp. 395-400.

40.        Wayne, M. H. and Koerner, R. M., "Correlation Between Long Term Flow Testing and Current Filtration Design Practice," Proc. Geosynthetics '93, Vancouver, IFAI, pp. 501-518.

41.        Koerner, G. R., Koerner, R. M. and Martin, J. P., "Field Performance of Leachate Collection Systems and Design Implications," 31st Annual SWANA Conference, San Jose, CA, 1993, pp. 365-380.

42.        Hsuan, Y. G. and Koerner, R. M., "Can Outdoor Degradation be Predicted by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering," Geotechnical Fabrics Report, November 1993, Vol. 11, No. 8, pp. 12-16.

43.        Koerner, R. M. and Koerner, G. R., "Separation: Perhaps the Most Underestimated Geotextile Function," Geotechnical Fabrics Report, Vol. 12, No. 1, January 1994, pp. 4-10.

44.        Koerner, G. R., Koerner, R. M. and Martin, J. P., "Geotextile Filters Used for Leachate Collection Systems: Testing, Design of Field Behavior, Jour. Geotechnical Engr. Div., ASCE, Vol. 120, No. 10, Oct. 1994, pp. 1792-1803.

45.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., "Construction, Maintenance and Repair of Landfill Leachate Collection and Removal Systems," Proc. of Modern Double Lined Landfill Management Seminar, New York State Assoc. for Solid Waste management, Saratoga Springs, NY, Jan. 1994, pp. 1-39.

46.        Hsuan, Y. G., Koerner, R. M. and Soong, T.-Y., "Behavior of Partially Ultraviolet Degraded Geotextiles," Proc. 5th Intl. Conf. on Geosynthetics, Singapore, 1994, pp. 1209-1212.

47.        Fritzinger, S. A. and Koerner, R. M., "High Strength Geotextile Reinforcement of a Subaqueous Embankment on Very Soft Foundation Soil," Proc. NAGS Case Histories, 1994 (to appear).

48.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., "Survivability Considerations for Geotextile Filters," IGS Case Histories Volume 1995 (to appear).

49.        Wilson-Fahmy, R. F., Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., "Geotextile Filter Design Critique," Geotextile Filters and Prefabricated Drainage Geocomposites, Bhatia, S. K. and Suits, L. D., Eds., ASTM STP xx, Philadelphia, PA, pp.

50.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., "Use of Nonwoven Geotextiles in Waste Containment Systems," IDEA 95, Assoc. of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, Philadelphia, PA, 1995, pp. 197-206.

51.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M., "Long-Term Permeability of Granular Drainage Material," Proceedings of Recycling Symposium, U.S. EPA, March 23-24, 1995 (to appear).

52.        Wilson-Fahmy, R. F., Narejo, D. B. and Koerner R. M., "Puncture Protection of Geomembranes, Part I - Theory,", Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 3, No. 5, 1996, pp. 605-628.

53.        Narejo, D. B., Koerner, R. M. and Wilson-Fahmy, R. F., "Puncture Protection of Geomembranes, Part II - Experimental,", Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 3, No. 5, 1996, pp. 629-653.

54.        Koerner, R. M., Wilson-Fahmy, R. F. and Narejo, D. B., "Puncture Protection of Geomembranes, Part III - Design,", Jour. Geotex. and Geomemb., Vol. 3, No. 5, 1996, pp. 655-676.

55.        Soong, T.-Y. and Koerner, R. M., "On the Required Connection Strength of Geosynthetically Reinforced Walls," Proc. GRI-10 Conference on Field Performance of Geosynthetics, GII Publ., Springfield, PA, January, 1997, pp. 21-236 and Jour. of Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 15, No. 4-6, pp. 377-394.

56.        Koerner, G. R., Hsuan, G. Y. and Koerner, R. M., "Photo-Initiated Degradation of Geotextiles," Jour. Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 124, No. 12, December 1998, pp. 1159-1166.

57.        Koerner, G. R. and Carson, D. A., “Geosynthetic Erosion Control Materials:  A Landfill Cover Field Study,” GeoInstitute, GSP No. 76, 1998, pp. 7-91.

58.        Mackey, R. E. and Koerner, G. R., “Biological Clogging of Geotextile Filters – A Five-Year Study,” Proc. Geosynthetics ’99, IFAI Publ., St. Paul, MN, 1999, pp. 783-798.

59.        Koerner, G. R., “Installation of Geotextile Separators in Pavement Applications,” Proc. GRI-15 Conference, 2001, GII, Folsom, PA, pp. 206-214.

60.        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, 2001, pp. 267-279.

61.        Koerner, R. M. and Koerner, G. R., “Geosynthetics in Erosion Control:  A Technology in Progress,” 19th Central Pennsylvania Geotechnical Conference, May 13-15, 2002, Hershey, PA 29 pgs.

62.        Koerner, R. M., “Interrelationships Between Geotextile Puncture Tests,” GFR, Vol. 20, No. 5, 2002, pg. 23.

63.        Konrath, L. and Hsuan, Y. G., “Iron Deposition and Its Effect on the Oxidation of Polypropylene Geotextiles,” Proc. GRI-16 on Hot Topics in Geosynthetics III, GII Publ., Folsom, PA, 2002, pp. 242-254.

64.        Suits, L. D. and Hsuan, Y. G., “Assessing the Photo Degradation of Geosynthetics by Outdoor Exposure and Laboratory Weatherometers,” Jour. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 21, No. 2, 2003, pp. 111-122.

65.        Koerner, R. M. and Koerner, G. R., “Geotextile Tubes:  Applications, Designs and Performance, Proc. ASCE/Penn DOT Conf., Hershey, PA, (2005), ____ pgs.

66.        Koerner. G. R., “Update on GSI’s Geotextile Highway Separation Study,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” atr GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

67.        Huang, W. and Koerner, R. M., “An Amendment Strategy for Enhancing the Performance of Geotextile Tubes Used in Decontamination of Polluted Sediments and Sludges,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom , PA.

68.        Koerner, R. M. and Koerner, G. R., “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.

69.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. , “ Geotextile Tube Evaluation by Hanging Bag and Pressure Filtration Testing,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

70.        Koerner, G. R. (2005), “Update on GSI’s Geotextile Highway Separation Study,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

71.        Huang, W. and Koerner, R. M. (2005), “An Amendment Strategy for Enhancing the Performance of Geotextile Tubes Used in Decontamination of Polluted Sediments and Sludges,” Proceedings of the GRI-18 Conference on “Geosynthetics Research & Development In-Progress” at GeoFrontiers, January 26, 2005, GII Publication, Folsom, PA.

72.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2005), “ Geotextile Tube Evaluation by Hanging Bag and Pressure Filtration Testing,” 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. (2006), “Geotextile Tube Assessment Using A Hanging Bag Test,” Journal of Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 24, No. 4, April, pp. 129-137.

74.        Mullin, J. V. and Koerner, R. M. (2007), “Geotextiles Filled With Shear-Thickening Fluids Wrapped Around Oil and Gas Transmission Pipelines to Withstand Explosive Blasts and Related Sabotage,” Proc. GRI-20 Conference, Washington, DC, January 17-19, IFAI Publication on CD.

75.        Koerner, G. R. (2007), “Geosynthetic Solutions for Emergency Repair of Damaged Roadways and Airfields,” Proc. GRI-20 Conference, Washington, DC, January 17-19, IFAI Publication on CD.

76.        Koerner, R. M. and Wong (2008), “Geosynthetic Supported Basal Reinforcement Over Deep Foundations Emphasizing Geogrid Encased Stone Columns and Geotextile Encased Sand Columns,” Proc. 23rd Central Pennsylvania Geotechnical Conference, Hershey, PA, May 28-30, 2008, 26 pgs.

77.        Koerner, G. R. (2008), “Turbidity Screens for Enhanced Aquaculture Environments,” Proc. GRI-21 Conference on Geosynthetics in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Cancun, Mexico, IFAI Publ., Roseville, MN, pp. 64-74.

78.        Hsuan, Y. G. and Atwell, C. (2008), “Geotextile Bags and Tubes as Artificial Reefs,” Proc. GRI-21 Conference on Geosynthetics in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Cancun, Mexico, IFAI Publ., Roseville, MN, pp. 128-135.

79.        Koerner, R. M. and Wong (2008), “Geosynthetic Supported Basal Reinforcement Over Deep Foundations Emphasizing Geogrid Encased Stone Columns and Geotextile Encased Sand Columns,” Proc. 23rd Central Pennsylvania Geotechnical Conference, Hershey, PA, May 28-30, 2008, 26 pgs.

80.        Koerner, G. R. (2008), “Turbidity Screens for Enhanced Aquaculture Environments,” Proc. GRI-21 Conference on Geosynthetics in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Cancun, Mexico, IFAI Publ., Roseville, MN, pp. 64-74.

81.        Hsuan, Y. G. and Atwell, C. (2008), “Geotextile Bags and Tubes as Artificial Reefs,” Proc. GRI-21 Conference on Geosynthetics in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Cancun, Mexico, IFAI Publ., Roseville, MN, pp. 128-135.

82.        Koerner, R. M. and Koerner, G. R. (2010), “Performance Tests for the Selection of Fabrics and Additives When Used as Geotextile Bags, Containers and Tubes,“ Journal of Geotechnical Testing, Vol. 33, No. 3, ASTM, pp. 236-242.

83.        Koerner, G. R. and Koerner, R. M. (2011), “Puncture Resistance of Polyester (PET) and Polypropylene (PP) Needle-Punched Nonwoven Geotextiles,” Journal of Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vo. 29, No. 3, pp. 360-363.

84.        Koerner, R. M. and Koerner, G. R. (2011), “Geotextile Filter Failures:  Examples and Lessons Learned,” Proc. 25th Central PA Geotechnical Conference, Hershey, PA, 27 pgs.

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