Abstract: Stress-controlled static and cyclic shear tests were performed by using a direct simple shear device on samples of a geomembrane-supported geosynthetic clay liner (GCL). The dry material showed no degradation in shear ...

Abstract: Geosynthetics such as geogrids or geotextiles are often used for the reinforcement of weak soils. Much research has been performed to investigate the bearing capacity of reinforced shallow foundations using the limit ...