Abstract In this study, a novel method is proposed to optimize the reinforced parameters influencing bearing capacity of shallow square foundation resting on sandy soil with geosynthetic. The be optimized are reinforcement length (L), number layers ( N ), depth topmost layer geosynthetic (U), and vertical distance between two (X). To achieve objective, 25 laboratory small-scale model tests were...

Geosynthetic encased stone columns are often designed using the conventional framework of saturated soils ignoring influence in-situ unsaturated soil conditions. This article evaluates performance with and without geosynthetic encasement extending mechanics ofunsaturated soils. The focus numerical simulations was directed towards understanding matric suction on confining support offered by surr...

Geosynthetic materials are considered modern, reliable, and durable building used in many construction areas. provide a viable long-term economic alternative to conventional materials. During the operation of hydraulic structures, they affected by water air erosion; impact these processes can lead negative consequences, as result which erosion destruction structures possible. To eliminate such ...

Hydraulic conductivity was evaluated for eight commercially available geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) permeated with leachate characteristic of low-level radioactive waste (LLW) disposal facilities operated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Two of the GCLs (CS and GS) contained conventional sodium bentonite (Na-B). The others contained a bentonite–polymer mixture (CPL, CPH, GPL1, GPL2, an...