...J. P. Giroud; H. Plusquellec This technical note complements a published lining evaluation for a canal in Egypt. Concrete and geomembrane linings are compared regarding leakage control and cost. Published data on leakage with concrete and geomembrane linings are reviewed, and analyses show...

...C. Yoo This paper presents the results of an investigation into the effect of decrease in drainage capacity by hydraulic deterioration of tunnel geosynthetic drainage systems on the structural performance of tunnel linings. The use of geosynthetics in tunnel construction is first introduced...

..., soil type, geosynthetic tensile stiffness, and surface characteristics. Mechanisms of interface failure and of load transference between different layers are also identified and discussed. geosynthetics Geosynthetic Ramp test Lining Interface strength Interaction 12 2 2002 12 5...