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Slope Stabilization and Earth Retaining Structures with Geosynthetics - Case Studies
Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE
September 16, 2025
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Geosynthetics Case Studies

Part 2 Subsurface Elevated Temperature (SET) Events in Landfills

Part 1 Subsurface Elevated Temperature (SET) Events in Landfills

Geomembranes for Produced Water and Brine Containment

Geosynthetic Covers to Reduce Leachate Generation and Costs

Use of Geosynthetics in Roads to Enhance Their Resilience and Sustainability

MSE Wall Failures Lessons Learned

Stress Based Flow Failure Assessment for Dams and Embankments with Examples

Liner Systems for Heap Leach Pads/Piles

Contrasts and Opportunities for Geosynthetics in the Americas

Green Infrastructure in Stormwater Management

Geosynthetics Case Studies

Migrating from the Simplified Method to the AASHTO Stiffness Method for internal stability design of MSE Walls

Reliability Analysis of Landfill Slopes and Embankments

Remote Sensing for Cover Integrity or Methane Emissions

Best Practices for Geomembrane Penetration and Attachment Details

The Geosynthetics Discipline and its Interaction with Geotechnical Engineering

Protecting Water with Flexible Geomembranes

Electrical Leak Location (ELL) – Planning & Preparation

Analysis of Geocomposite Drainage Layers (GDLs) for Landfills and Ponds

GRI GM 34 Standard Specification - PVC-Ethylene Interpolymer Alloy Geomembranes (EIA=PVC+KEE)

Sustainable Design of Walls and Slopes

Certified Welding Technician Program & IAGI Collaboration

Geosynthetics Case Histories

Static and Seismic Deformation Analyses for Bottom Landfill Liner System Interface

From Zero Leak at End of Geomembrane Installation to Zero Leakage in Service

Geomembrane Damage During Oil and Gas Operations Part 2

Geomembrane Damage During Oil and Gas Operations Part 1

Role of Geosynthetics in Combating the Effects of Global Warming

Positive Pressure Anaerobic Biogas Cover Systems

Geomembranes in Dams

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Strengths and Uncertainties Regarding PFAS Containment by Modern Liner Systems

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Mobilized Interface Strengths on Geosynthetic Lined Slopes

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Revised Wind Uplift Design Methodology for Exposed Geomembrane Covers

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Microplastics and Geosynthetics

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Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS) for Transportation Bridge Construction

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Live Panel Discussion on Expected Longevity & Applications of Exposed v. Unexposed Geomembranes

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Waste Settlement Measurements using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on MSW Landfills

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Geosynthetic Clay Liners in Mining Applications

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Heat Generation and Accumulation in MSW Landfills

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Design of Leachate Collection Systems Part II

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Failure of a Geomembrane Lined Reservoir

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Introduction to Design of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls

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Behavior of Textured Geomembrane-Nonwoven Geotextile Interfaces

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Panel Discussion on Allowable/Action Leakage Rates

Use of Geomembranes in CCR Landfills and Impoundments

Introduction to Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls

Geosynthetics and Stability for Heap Leaching and Tailings Dams

Industry Best Practices for Floating Cover Systems

Leachate Collection Systems Design & Management I

Panel Discussion on Geosynthetics CQC & CQA

GCLs and Fabricated Geomembranes – Design and Construction

Designing Double Lined Containment Systems Using Flexible Geomembranes

Deep Water Leak Location Survey

Static and Seismic Veneer Stability Calculations

Design Performance of Hazardous Waste and LLRW Landfills Case Study

Geomembrane Attachment and Penetration Design and Installation

Yeager Airport RSS Failure – Forensic Limit Equilibrium and FLAC Analyses

Panel Discussion on Subgrade prep for CQA-CQC for Geomembranes

Geosynthetics in Mining

Geosynthetics for Construction on Soft Foundation Soils

US EPA CCR Regulations

Wrinkles In Containment Applications

Yeagae Airport RSS Failure Case History

Panel Discussion on Constructing with Fabricated Geosynthetics

Testing and Design of Drainage Geocomposites

Post Closure Care of Landfills

Understanding Leak Location Surveys for Owners and Inspectors

Environmental Containment Using Field and Factory Fabricated Geomembranes

Storm Water Management Using Geosynthetics

Floating Cover Systems for Reservoirs and Ponds

Dynamic Behaviors of CCRs

Geosynthetics in Challenging Regulatory Environments

Local Practices Managing CCRs

Current and Emerging CCR Regulatory Issues

Temporary Landfill Covers - Design and Construction

CCR Policy & Regulations

Geofoam Applications for Transportation Infrastructure

Multi-Layer Interface Shear Testing

GCL Shear Testing

Geosynthetic Interface Shear Testing

Part 1 of 6:  The Service Life of Geomembranes - Presented by R. Kerry Rowe

Part 5 of 6: Application of Fabricated Geomembranes for Coal Combustion Residuals

Part 6 of 6 - Effect of Elevated Temperatures on Geosynthetics

Part 2 of 6:  Testing & CQA Procedures - Presented by Glen W. Toepfer of CQA Solutions

Part 4 of 6: The Best Practices For Zero Leak Containment

Part 3 of 6: The Effects of Wrinkles on Geomembranes - Presented by R. Kerry Rowe

GMA Webinar Stability of Geosynthethic Lined Slopes - Part 2

GMA Webinar Stability of Geosynthetic Lined Slopes Part 1

GMA Webinar - Fabrication, Installation, and Testing of Geomembranes

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