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Documents and Publications

1975

Richardson, Gregory N., and Kenneth L. Lee. 'Seismic Testing of Reinforced Earth
Walls.' Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Division, ASCE, Vol. 103 GT2
(1975): 167-188.

* Richardson, Gregory N., and Kenneth L. Lee. 'Seismic Testing of Reinforced Earth
Walls.' ASCE National Conference, Denver, Co, Nov. 3-7, 1975.

1977

Richardson, Gregory N., Daniel Feger, Arthur Fong, and Kenneth L. Lee. 'Seismic
Design of Reinforced Earth Walls.' Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Division, ASCE, Vol. 101 GT2 (1977): 1-17.

* Richardson, Gregory N., and Kenneth L. Lee. 'Seismic Design of Reinforced Earth
Walls.' Report of National Science Foundation, Project GI38983. 1978.

1978

Richardson, Gregory N. “Earthquake Resistant Reinforced Earth Walls” ASCE National
Convention. Pittsburgh, PA. 1978.

1985

Richardson, Gregory N., and D. W. Wyant. “Construction Criteria for Geotextiles.”
Geotextile Testing and the Design Engineer. ASTM STP 952. 1985.

Richardson, Gregory N., “Field Instrumentation of Geotextile Systems.” Geotextile
Fabric Report, Sept.-Oct. 1985: 28-33.

1986

Richardson, Gregory N., “Comparison of Theoretical and Field Performance of Machine
Foundations on Ohio River Alluvial Deposits.” 16th Ohio River Valley Soil
Seminar. Lexington, KY. 1986.

Richardson, Gregory N., and W. B. Wright. “Design Ground Motions for Cooper River
Bridge, Mark Clark Expressway, Charleston, SC.” 3rd National Conference on
Earthquake Engineering, Charleston, SC. 1986.

Richardson, Gregory N., and S. M. Chrismer. “In-track Performance of Geotextiles at
Caldwall, Texas.” Transportation Research Record 1071. 1986.

Richardson, Gregory N., and R. C. Chaney. “Evaluation of Seismic Lateral Pile Capacity,
Mark Clark Expressway, Charleston, SC” 3rd National Conference on Earthquake
Engineering. Charleston, SC. 1986.

1987

Richardson, Gregory N., and R. G. Carrol. “Geosynthetic Reinforced Retaining Walls”
3rd International Conference on Geotextiles. Vienna, Austria. 1987.

Richardson, Gregory N., and R. C. Chaney. “Measurement of the Residual Strength of
Marine Sediments” International Symposium on Laboratory and Field Vane Shear
Strength Testing. ASTM. Tampa, FL. 1987.

Richardson, Gregory N., and R. M. Koerner. “Design of Geosynthetic Systems for Waste
Disposal” ASCE-GT Specialty Conference. Geotechnical Practices for Waste
Disposal. Ann Arbor, Nu. 1987.

Richardson, Gregory N., and R. M. Koerner. “Geosynthetic Design Considerations for
Double Liner Systems” 13th Annual Hazardous Waste Seminar. U.S. EPA.
Cincinnati, OH. 1987.

Richardson, Gregory N., and J. A. Bove. “Testing and Monitoring of High Strength
Geosynthetics” 1st GRI Seminar. Very Soft Soil Stabilization Using High Strength
Geotextiles. Drexel University. Philadelphia, PA. 1987.

1988

Richardson, Gregory N., and Leon H. Behr Jr. 'Geotextile-Reinforced Wall: Failure and
Remedy.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report July-Aug. 1988: 14-18.

* Richardson, Gregory N. Senior Lecturer. “Hazardous Waste Landfill Design,
Construction, and Closure.” 1988 National Seminar Series.

Richardson, Gregory N., and J. L. Willmer. “Landfills – Today’s Problem may be an
Opportunity for the 1990’s” Georgia County Government. Vol. 40. No. 1. 1988.

Richardson, Gregory N., and J. L. Willmer. “Geosynthetics: Cleanup Tools” ASCE. Civil
Engineering. Vol. 38, No. 8. 1988.

Richardson, Gregory N., and R. M. Koerner. “Geosynthetic Design Guidance for
Hazardous Waste Landfill Cells and Surface Impoundments.” U.S. EPA/600/S2-
87/097. 1988.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Ronald C. Chaney. “Measurement of Residual/Remolded
Vane Shear Strength of Marine Sediments.” Vane Shear Strength Testing in Soils.
ASTM STP1014, American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA,
1988.

1989

Richardson, Gregory N. “Requirements of Hazardous Waste Landfill Design,
Construction, and Closure.” U.S. EPA/625/4-89/022, Chp. 3,5,7. 1989.

Richardson, Gregory N., and G. W. Horton. “Design of a Contemporary MSW Landfill.”
Proceedings – First Annual Southeastern Regional Solid Waste Symposium.
Savannah, GA. 1989.

Richardson, Gregory N. “The Role of Geosynthetics in U.S.A. Waste Management
Facilities” International Recycling Congress. Berlin, Germany. 1989.

Richardson, Gregory N. “Non-Destructive Seam Tests” A CQA Perspective. Edited by
R.M. Koerner. 1989.

1990

Richardson, Gregory N., and Leon H. Behr Jr. 'Survivability of Subgrade Separators.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report May-June 1990: 22-26.

Richardson, Gregory N. “Landfill Remediation.” First United States Conference on
Municipal Solid Waste Management. Washington, D.C. 1990: 1035-1048.

* Richardson, Gregory N. Senior Lecturer. “Design and Construction of CRA/CERCLA
Final Covers.” 1990 National Seminar Series.

Richardson, Gregory N. “Synthetic Liner Installation” Geotechnical Engineering in
Today’s Environment. Eighth Joint ASCE-Penn Dot Conference. Hershey, PA.
1990.

1991

Dayal, U., J. M. Gardner, and E. D. Chiado. Design Considerations of a New Liner
System Over an Existing Landfill. Third International Landfill Symposium, 14
Oct. 1991.

* Richardson, G. N., and R. M. Koerner. A Design Primer: Geotextiles and Related
Materials. Industrial Fabrics International Association, 1991.

Richardson, Gregory N. “Design and Construction of RCRA/CERCLA Final Covers.”
U.S. EPA/625/4-91/025, Chp. 11-12. 1991.

Richardson, Gregory N., and P. Middlebrooks. “A Simplified Design Method for Silt
Fences” Geosynthetics ’91 Conference. IFAI. Atlanta, GA. 1991.

Richardson, Gregory N. “Landfill Planning: A Design Perspective” Presented at
Integrated Solid Waste Management Planning Conference. Clemson University.
1991.

Richardson, Gregory N., and R. H. Sentelle. “Composite Liner Leak Detection System,
and Floating Cover for Nuclear Reactor Emergency Detention Basins” 1991
ASCE National Conference on Environmental Engineering. Reno, NV. 1991.

Richardson, Gregory N., and R. H. Sentelle. “Composite Liner and Floating Cover for
Nuclear Reactor Emergency Effluent Basins” Third International Symposium on
Sanitary Landfills. CISA. Sardina, Italy. 1991.

* Richardson, G. N., and R. M. Koerner. A Design Primer: Geotextiles and Related
Materials. Industrial Fabrics International Association, 1991.

1992

Richardson, Gregory N. “Construction Quality Management for Remedial Action and
Remedial Design Waste Containment Systems.” U.S. EPA/540/R-92/073, 1992.

* Richardson, Gregory N. Senior Lecturer. “Design, Operation, and Closure of Municipal
Solid Waste Landfills.” 1992 National Seminar Series.

1994

Raymond, Thomas P., Joan A. Finkbeiner, and Paul J. Warmus. Air Sparging and Soil
Vapor Extraction to Remediate Ground Water. FER III & WM II Conference and
Exhibition, 27 Apr. 1994, ATEC Associates, Inc.

1995

Gardner, John M., Lowell W. Ayers, and Robert A. Huston. 'Landfill Profiles:
Operations.' World Waste October 1995.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Edward Kavazanjian Jr. and Neven Matasovi. “RCRA
Subtitle D (258) Seismic Design Guidance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Facilities.” U.S. EPA/600/R-95/051. 1995.

Richardson, Gregory N., Kenneth R. Demars, D. M. Petrovski, and Ronald C. Chaney,
eds. 'State of the Art: CDF Containment Pathway Control.' Dredging,
Remediation, and Containment of Contaminated Sediments. Philadelphia, PA:
ASTM ST 1293, 1995. 195-219.

* Richardson, Gregory N., Kenneth R. Demars, Raymond N. Yong, and Ronald C.
Chaney, eds. Dredging, Remediation, and Containment of Contaminated
Sediments. Philadelphia, PA: ASTM ST 1293, 1995.

Richardson, Gregory N. “Lessons Learned from the Failure of a Geotextile Reinforced
Wall” Geosynthetics: Lessons Learned From Failures. Edited by J. P. Giroud, as
part of Geosynthetics 95 Conference. IFAI. Nashville, TN. 1995.

Richardson, Gregory N. “Lessons Learned from the Failure of Geotextile Erosion Control
Tubes” Geosythetics: Lessons Learned From Failures. Edited by J. P. Giroud as
part of Geosynthetics 95 Conference. IFAI. Nashville, TN. 1995.

Richardson, Gregory N., and J. A. Waugh. “Ecology, Design, and Long-Term
Performance of Waste-Site Covers: Applications at a Uranium Mill Tailings Site”
Barriers Technology Workshop. Department of Energy. August 13, 1995.

Richardson, Gregory N., and David E. Daniel. “The Role of Geomembranes and
Geosynthetic Clay Liners in Landfill Covers.” Geotechnical Fabrics Report
Jan.-Feb. 1995: 44-49.

1996

Richardson, Gregory N., and W. Allen Marr. “Geotechnical Considerations for the
Design of Piggy Backed Lined Landfills.” 3rd International Symposium on
Environmental Geotechnology, San Diego, CA, June, 1996.

Richardson, Gregory N., and J. W. Waugh. “The Design of Final Covers Systems for
Arid and Semi-arid Regions of the West.” 3rd International Symposium on
Environmental Geotechnology, San Diego, CA, June, 1996.

1997

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Fundamental Mistakes in Slope Design.' Geotechnical Fabrics
Report Mar. 1997: 15-17.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Barry Christopher. 'Geotextiles in Drainage Systems.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report Apr. 1997.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Geogrids Vs. Geotextiles in Roadway Applications.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report Oct.-Nov. 1997: 13-19.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Geotextiles in Roadway Separation Applications.' Geotechnical
Fabrics Report June-July 1997: 22-25.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Swamp Roads and Ramblings.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report
May 1997: 17+.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Using Geotextiles in Final Covers Over Lagoons.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report Aug. 1997: 19-23.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'GCL Internal Shear Strength Requirements.' Geotechnical
Fabrics Report Mar. 1997: 20-25.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'GCLs: Alternative Subtitle D Liner Systems.' Geotechnical
Fabrics Report May 1997: 36-42.

Richardson, Gregory N., David M. Petrovski, Richard L. Nagle, and Jan Miller.
“Observations Regarding Brownfields and Sediment Disposal at Indiana Harbor.”
National Conference on Management and Treatment of Contaminated Sediments.
Cincinnati, OH. May 13-14, 1997: 52-64.

Richardson, Gregory N. “Design of GCL Barrier for Final Cover Side Slope
Applications” Geosynthetics ’97. IFAI. Long Beach, CA. March 11-13, 1997.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Fess Foster. “Geotextiles in Water-Balance Final Covers
Systems for Arid and Semi-Arid Regions” Geosynthetics ’97. IFAI. Long Beach,
CA. Mach 11-13, 1997.

1998

Richardson, Gregory N., B. Barrett, and Al Ruckman. 'Geotextile-Reinforced Retaining
Walls Using Granular Backfill.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Mar. 1998.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Marc S. Theisen. 'Geosynthetic Erosion Control for
Landfill Final Covers.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report May 1998: 22-27.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Aigen Zhao. 'Composite Drains for Side Slopes in Landfill
Final Covers.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report June-July 1998.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Aigen Zhao. 'Lateral-Drainage Systems Over Landfill
Barrier Systems: Flat Slopes.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Aug. 1998: 21-23.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Aigen Zhao. 'The Design of Geonets in Landfill Leak
Detection Systems.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Sept. 1998.

Richardson, Gregory N., Richard Thiel, and R. Mackey. 'Designing with Needle
Punched GCLs: Stability Fundamentals.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Oct.-Nov.
1998.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Geosynthetics in Mining Reclamation Final Covers.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report Jan.-Feb. 1998: 17-19.

Richardson, Gregory N., and L. D. Suits. 'M288-96: the Updated AASHTO Geotextile
Specifications.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Mar. 1998: 39-41.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Sam Johnson. 'Field Evaluation of Geosynthetic Protective
Cushions: Phase 2.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Oct.-Nov. 1998: 44-49.

Richardson, Gregory N., K. R. Demars, R. C. Chaney, and D. M. Petrovski. “Sediments,
Management and Remediation of Contamination” Encyclopedia of Environmental
Analysis and Remediation. Edited by Robert A. Meyers. Vol. 7: 4240-4285. John
Wiley & Sons. 1998.

Richardson, Gregory N., “Field Evaluation of Geosynthetic Survivability in Aggregate
Road Base.” Geotechnical Fabrics Report September 1998: 34-38.

1999

Richardson, Gregory N., and David B. Andrews. 'Design and Construction of
Geosynthetic Reinforced Lagoon Caps.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Apr. 1999.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Bolted Steel Tanks, HDPE Geomembrane Linings.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report Oct.-Nov. 1999: 16-20.

Richardson, Gregory N., and David B. Andrews. 'Design and Construction of
Geosynthetic-Reinforced Lagoon Caps - Part 2.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report
May 1999: 14-19.

Richardson, Gregory N., and William G. Hase. 'Design Considerations for Surface
Impoundments.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Mar. 1999: 18-21.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Regulatory Relations: Geosynthetics and the EPA.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report June-July 1999.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Allen Marr. 'Developing a Standard of Practice for GCL's.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report Aug. 1999: 20-25.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Nandakumaran Paruvakat. 'Landfill Cover Failure Prompts
Standards Upgrade.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Sept. 1999: 20-25.

Richardson, Gregory N. “Impacts of Industry Consolidation on Geosynthetics”
Proceedings GRI-13 Conference Geosynthetics in the Future: Year 200 and
Beyond. R. M. Koerner, G. R. Koerner, Y. G. Hsuan, and M. V. Ashley, Eds., GII
Publications. Folsom, PA. December, 1999.

2000

Richardson, Gregory N., Sam R. Allen, and C. J. Sprague. 'Drainage Geocomposite
Workshop.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Jan.-Feb. 2000: 18-21.

Richardson, Gregory N., J. P. Giroud, and A. Zhao. 'Effect of Thickness Reduction on
Geosynthetic Hydraulic Transmissivity.' Geosynthetics International 4-6 ser. 7
(2000): 433-452.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Exposed Geomembrane Covers: Part 1 – Geomembrane
Stresses.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Sept. 2000: 22-27.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Exposed Geomembrane Covers: Part 2 – Geomembrane
Restraint.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Oct.-Nov. 2000: 18-23.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Timothy Stark. 'Flexible Geomembrane Interface
Strengths.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Apr. 2000: 22-26.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Aigen Zhao. 'Gas Transmission in Geocomposite Systems.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report Mar. 2000: 20-23.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'More About Gas Transmission in Geocomposite Systems.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report Aug. 2000: 20-21.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Non-Environmental Surface (Liquid) Impoundments.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report June-July 2000: 26-29.

Richardson, Gregory N., and G. D. Garrett. 'Percolation Through Landfill Final Covers.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report May 2000: 22-26.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Nandakumaran Paruvakat. “A Decade of Landfill Capping
Experience” Proceedings Waste Tech 2000. NSWMA. Orlando, March 6-7, 2000.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Zhao Aigen. “Geocomposite Drains for Side Slope
Stability in Landfill Covers” Proceedings Filters and Drainage in Geotechnical
and Environmental Engineering. Warsaw, Poland. June 5-7, 2000.

2001

Richardson, Gregory N., Ann Germain, and Michael Houlihan. 'Exposed Geomembrane
Covers: Part 3 - Geomembrane Selection.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Jan.-Feb.
2001.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Rick S. Thiel. 'Interface Shear Strength: Part 2 – Design
Considerations.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Aug. 2001.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Rick S. Thiel. 'Interface Shear Strength: Part 1 –
Geomembrane Considerations.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report June-July 2001: 14
19.

2002

Richardson, Gregory N., Richard B. Erickson, and Rick S. Thiel. 'GCL Design Series
Part 1: GCL Performance as a Fluid Barrier.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report June
July 2002: 16-22.

Richardson, Gregory N., Richard Thiel, and Richard B. Erickson. 'GCL Design
Guidance Series Part 2: GCL Design for Slope Stability.' Geotechnical Fabrics
Report Aug. 2002.

Richardson, Gregory N., Richard B. Erickson, and Richard Thiel. 'GCL Design Series
Part 3: GCL Installation and Durability.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Sept. 2002:
18-25.

Richardson, Gregory N., J P. Giroud, and Aigen Zhao. 'Lateral Drainage Design Update
Part 1.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Jan.-Feb. 2002: 18-21.

Richardson, Gregory N., J P. Giroud, and Aigen Zhao. 'Lateral Drainage Design Update
Part 2.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Mar. 2002: 12-17.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Slope Stability Considerations for Lined Landfills.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report May 2002: 12-16.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Surface Impoundment Design Goals.' Geotechnical Fabrics
Report Apr. 2002: 16-17.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Geosynthetics in Perspective: 1988-1992.' Geotechnical
Fabrics Report Aug. 2002.

2003

Richardson, Gregory N., and Pieter K. Scheer. 'Design of Geomembrane Protective
Rainsheets.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Sept. 2003.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Jack Boschuck. 'Geocomposite Drains: What the Eye Can't
See Beyond Lamination.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Jan.-Feb. 2003.

Richardson, Gregory N., and Jean E. Bierwirth. 'Surface Impoundment Rehabilitation.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report Apr. 2003: 18-20.

Richardson, Gregory N., and A. Zhao. “Geocomposite Drains for Landfill Final Closures:
The Challenge and Solution.” Ninth International Waste Management and
Landfill Symposium, Caglia, Sardina, Italy, October 2003.

2004

Richardson, Gregory N., Stacey A. Smith, and Timothy F. Carr. 'Beneath the Bubble:
Industrial Lagoon Closure.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report 2004.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Geocells: a 25-Year Perspective Part 1: Roadway
Applications.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Aug. 2004: 14-19.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Geocells: a 25-Year Perspective Part 2: Channel Erosion
Control and Retaining Walls.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Oct.-Nov. 2004: 22
27.

Richardson, Gregory N. 'Geocomposite Drains in Paper-Pulp Landfill Covers.'
Geotechnical Fabrics Report June 2004.

Richardson, Gregory N. GRI the Beginning. Proceedings of the Symposium Honoring the
Research Achievements of Professor Robert M. Koerner, Ph.D., P.E., NAE, 13
Sept. 2004. Folsom, PA: Geosynthetic Information Institute, 2004.

Richardson, Gregory N., and K L. Pavlik. 'Lessons Learned From Failure: Landfill
Covers.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Oct.-Nov. 2004: 28-33.

2005

Richardson, Gregory N., Richard Thiel, and Dhani Narejo. 'Geocomposite Drainage
Layers in Landfills, Part 1 of 4: Introduction.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Jan.
Feb. 2005: 26-29.

Richardson, Gregory N., and William E. Chicca. 'Landfill Closure: a Lesson in Crisis
Management.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report June-July 2005: 18-21.

Richardson, Gregory N., Richard Thiel, and Dhani Narejo. 'Landfill Drainage Layers:
Part 3 of 4.' Geotechnical Fabrics Report Apr. 2005: 22-28.

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