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Use of geosynthetics and reduction of environmental impacts in the construction of a new parking apron at Ostend airport in Belgium Open

Francesco Fontana, D. Cazzuffi, Simon F. De Meyer · 2024

The theme of microplastics (MP) emissions is one of the focuses of possible environmental concerns when using geosynthetic products in the civil engineering applications. For the construction of a new aircraft parking apron at the Ostend a…

Durability of exposed PVC-P geomembranes used for rehabilitating the upstream face of dams Open

D. Cazzuffi, Domenico Gioffrè · 2023

Materials science Engineering Sociology

This contribution presents the recent results of an ongoing research on the long-term behaviour of a PVC-P geomembranes installed on the upstream face of masonry and concrete dams. In the last 30 years, starting from sometime after the dam…

Geosynthetics: Leading the Way to a Resilient Planet Open

Giovanni Biondi, D. Cazzuffi, Nicola Moraci, C. Soccodato · 2023

Geology Physics

This volume contains the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (12 ICG), held in Roma, Italy, 17-21 September 2023. About 750 Authors - Academics, Researchers, Students, Practitioners, Contractors and Manufactur…

Geomembrane barrier systems for construction and rehabilitation of embankment dams Open

D. Cazzuffi, Domenico Gioffrè · 2023

Geology Engineering Medicine

The main goal of this invited lecture is to discuss the use of geomembranes in embankment dams in order to understand and to evaluate the geosynthetic barrier function in different types of applications, both for the new constructions and …

Geosynthetics in tunnels and underground structures applications Open

D. Cazzuffi, Domenico Gioffrè, Andrea Luciani · 2023

Engineering Environmental science Materials science

Waterproofing systems of tunnels is of crucial importance for the long-term effectiveness of the underground works and for the possible impact on the surrounding environment. In conventional tunnelling, polymeric geomembranes are nowadays …

A REVIEW OF DIRECT SHEAR AND INCLINED PLANE TESTS RESULTS FOR DIFFERENT INTERFACES IN LANDFILL CAPPING Open

D. Cazzuffi, P. Recalcati, Lidia Sarah Calvarano, Stefano Marelli · 2022

Materials science Computer science Engineering

One of the crucial aspects in design of a landfill capping is the interface behavior between the different layers of the cover system, from levelling layer above waste up to the topsoil. Design guidelines and international codes require a …

LANDFILLS VOLUME INCREASE WITH REINFORCED SOIL EMBANKMENTS: BASIC THEORY AND CASE STUDIES Open

D. Cazzuffi, P. Recalcati · 2021

Environmental science Engineering

The construction of controlled landfills, either for municipal or industrial wastes, is currently acknowledged worldwide as a 'social need". Indeed, today one of the main societal issues is the identification of an optimal means of disposi…

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS ON THE USE OF DRAINAGE GEOCOMPOSITES IN CAPPING SYSTEMS Open

D. Cazzuffi, P. Recalcati · 2018

Environmental science Computer science Biology

This paper reviews the different requirements imposed from the European harmonised standards for the use of different types of drainage geocomposites in the capping systems of landfills. The results of specific experimental investigations …

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