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Researcher

Gemmina Di Emidio

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111 Results

2025

Environmental geotechnics : Brazilian experience and some hot topics

Maria Eugênia Gimenez BoscovGemmina Di EmidioAlexandre de Almeida Prado FerrariPaulo Scarano HemsiMiriam de Fatima Carvalho MachadoSandro Lemos MachadoManoel de Melo Maia NobreRosane Cunha Maia NobreAntônio Thomé

A2 Journal Article in SOILS AND ROCKS

Evaluating the interaction between geogrid and recycled aggregate using pullout tests

Ahsan Rehman KhanGemmina Di EmidioNicolas Denies

Numerical study on the performance of reinforced fill structure using marginal fill

Ahsan Rehman KhanGemmina Di Emidio

Performance assessment of a landfill expansion stabilized with reinforced fill structure using numerical analysis

Ahsan Rehman KhanGemmina Di Emidio

A1 Journal Article in BUILDINGS

Reinforced fill structure with alternative fill materials : an application of geogrid creep strain analysis using numerical modeling

Ahsan Rehman KhanGemmina Di Emidio

A1 Journal Article in MATERIALS

Soil surface properties and infiltration response to crust forming of a sandy loam and silt loam

Lin LinPatric Yemeli LonlaJaianth VijayakumarMuhammad Khizar KhanGemmina Di EmidioNick KrekelberghAnn VerdoodtWim Cornelis

A1 Journal Article in SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH

2024

Editorial: Polymers in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering

Wolfgang LieskeGemmina Di Emidio

Editorial material

Numerical analysis using FEM on the behavior of reinforced fill structure having geogrid and steel wire mesh as a reinforcing element

Ahsan Rehman KhanGemmina Di Emidio

Propagación del incremento de esfuerzos verticales e un suelo agrícola de tarabuco : esfuerzo de preconsolidación en suelos no saturados

Juan Alfredo Torrico BravoChristian BarahonaGemmina Di EmidioWim CornelisJuan Carlos RojasAdam Bezuijen

A4 Journal Article in REVISTA TÉCNICA INGENIUM

Suction behavior of geosynthetic clay liners with polymerized bentonite

Muhammad Khizar KhanGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenG. D. Emidio

Water retention curves of polymer-modified clays and the reuse of waste polymers

Muhammad Khizar KhanGemmina Di EmidioAdam Bezuijen

Water retention curves of untreated and hyper clay geosynthetic clay liners

Muhammad Khizar KhanGemmina Di EmidioAdam Bezuijen

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS

2023

Evaluation of osmotic suction and hydration forces by revised filter paper test

Muhammad Khizar KhanGemmina Di EmidioAdam Bezuijen

Evaluation of soil structure degradation in relation to soil physical and hydraulic properties

Lin LinWim CornelisGemmina Di Emidio

Feasibility of using recycled construction and demolition materials for deep soil mixing

Ecem Nur BarisogluJannes Meeusendiederik snoeckRamiro Daniel Verastegui FloresGemmina Di Emidio

A1 Journal Article in SUSTAINABILITY

Prediction of creep behaviour of geogrid reinforced fill structure using numerical analysis : a finite element method

Ahsan Rehman KhanGemmina Di Emidio

Propagación del incremento de esfuerzos verticales en un suelo agrícola de tarabuco : efecto de la succión matricial y análisis comparativo

Juan Alfredo Torrico BravoGemmina Di EmidioWim CornelisJuan Carlos RojasAdam Bezuijen

Propagación del incremento de esfuerzos verticales en un suelo agrícola de tarabuco : efecto de la succión matricial y análisis comparativo

Juan Alfredo Torrico BravoGemmina Di EmidioWim CornelisJuan Carlos RojasAdam Bezuijen

A4 Journal Article in REVISTA TÉCNICA INGENIUM

Soil water retention curves of three different soils using different methods

Waqas AkhtarGemmina Di EmidioWim CornelisMuhammad Khizar KhanT. PelemanB. V. EeckhoudtA. De CleeneJ. De Strycker

2022

Efecto de la presión de los neumáticos e la distribución de esfuerzos verticales generados por el paso de un tractor en un perfil limo arenoso

Juan Alfredo Torrico BravoGemmina Di EmidioWim CornelisJuan Carlos RojasAdam Bezuijen

A4 Journal Article in REVISTA TÉCNICA INGENIUM

Experimental study to evaluate soil water retention curve of HYPER clay geosynthetic clay liner

Muhammad Khizar KhanMichela De CamillisGemmina Di EmidioAdam Bezuijen

Hydraulic performance of alginate-based bentonite

Muhammad Khizar KhanGemmina Di EmidioAdam Bezuijen

Influence of constitution and mixture treatment of cationic polymers on modified bentonite

Wolfgang LieskeAnnett SteudelGemmina Di EmidioWiebke Baille

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS

Protecting the environment from contamination with barrier systems : advances and challenges

Kerry RoweJefferis StephanFady B. AbdelaalAndrea DominijanniKelvin LeggeEnnio M. PalmeiraJohn ScheirsCharles D. ShackelfordJoseph Scalia IVTony L.T. Zhan et al.

Suction characteristics of polymer-treated and untreated bentonite GCLs

Muhammad Khizar KhanGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenWolfgang LieskeTorsten Wichtmann

2021

A new model for predicting the Marsh funnel test

Dongzhu ZhengAdam BezuijenGemmina Di Emidio

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOMECHANICS

Efecto de la succión matricial en la distribución de esfuerzos verticales genrados por el paso de un vehículo en una arena limosa bajo diferentes condiciones ambientales

Juan Alfredo Torrico BravoSalvador MirandaWim CornelisJuan Carlos RojasAdam BezuijenGemmina Di Emidio

A4 Journal Article in REVISTA TÉCNICA INGENIUM

Matric suction effect on distribution of stresses caused by vehicle wheels on a bare silty sand

Juan Alfredo Torrico BravoSalvador MirandaWim CornelisJuan Carlos RojasAdam BezuijenGemmina Di Emidio

New setup for filter paper matric suction measurement of low permeable powder clay

Muhammad Khizar KhanGemmina Di EmidioAdam Bezuijen

Sandy soil improvement using MICP-based urease enzymatic acceleration method monitored by real-time system

Janjit IamchaturapatrKeeratikan PiriyakulThanate KetklinGemmina Di EmidioAruz Petcherdchoo

A2 Journal Article in ADVANCES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Tunnel boring machine excavation fluids : from laboratory to practice

Dongzhu ZhengAdam BezuijenGemmina Di EmidioTiago Gerheim Souza Dias

2020

Functional evaluation of the various calculation methods for precompression stress

Jan De PueGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenWim Cornelis

A1 Journal Article in SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT

Suction and crack propagation in GCLs subjected to drying and wetting in CaCl2-solutions

Wolfgang LieskeFlorian ChristWiebke BailleGemmina Di EmidioTorsten Wichtmann

A1 Journal Article in GEOTEXTILES AND GEOMEMBRANES

2019

Calibration of DEM material parameters to stimulate stress-strain behaviour of unsaturated soils during uniaxial compression

Jan De PueGemmina Di EmidioR Daniel Verastegui-FloresAdam BezuijenWim Cornelis

A1 Journal Article in SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH

Enhanced sustainable soils : a review

Gemmina Di EmidioJannes MeeusenD. SnoeckRamiro Verastegui Flores

Evalutation of mechanical properties of cement treated soils with different plasticity

Irem BozyigitGemmina Di EmidioR. Daniel Verastegui FloresSelim AltunAdam Bezuijen

Hydraulic conductivity of modified bentonites after wet and dry cycles

Michela De CamillisGemmina Di EmidioRamiro Verastegui FloresAdam Bezuijen

Lime-stabilisation of high plasticity swelling clay from Ethiopia

Worku Janka NegawoGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenR. Daniel Verastegui FloresBertrand François

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING

Polymer modification of bentonite : impact of molar mass

W. LieskeR. VerstGemmina Di EmidioW. Baille

2018

Evaluating the effect of fines on hydraulic properties of rammed earth using a bench scale centrifuge

Abdullah GalaaBenny MalengierGemmina Di EmidioHerman PeifferRamiro VerasteguiWim Cornelis

Impact of wet-dry cycles on the swelling ability and hydraulic conductivity of a polymer modified bentonite

Michela De CamillisGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenRamiro D. Verastegui Flores

Improvement for internal friction angle of Bangkok sand by bio-cementation process and hemp fiber

Keeratikan PiriyakulJanjit IamchaturapatrGemmina Di Emidio

Modified bentonites for soil-bentonite cutoff wall applications with hard mix water

Anna NorrisGemmina Di EmidioMichael A. MalusisMelissa Replogle

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE

2017

Effect of wet-and-dry ageing in seawater on the swelling properties and hydraulic conductivity of two amended bentonites

Francesco MazzieriGemmina Di EmidioErio Pasqualini

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE

Effect of wet-dry cycles on polymer treated bentonite in seawater : swelling ability, hydraulic conductivity and crack analysis

Michela De CamillisGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenDaniel Verastegui FloresJeroen Van StappenVeerle Cnudde

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE

Experimental and numerical study of wet and dry cycles on an innovative polymer treated clay for geosynthetic clay liners

Michela De CamillisAdam BezuijenGemmina Di Emidio

Impact of wet-dry cycles on the swell pressure of a polymer modified bentonite and theoretical interpreation of experimental results

Michela De CamillisGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenRamiro Daniel Verastegui-FloresAndrea DominjianniMario Manassero

Modified clays for barriers : a review

Gemmina Di EmidioDaniel Verastegui FloresFrancesco MazzieriAndrea Dominijanni

A2 Journal Article in INNOVATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

Modified Clays for Barriers: a Review

Gemmina Di Emidio

Potencial matriz y presión de preconsolidación : su efecto en la compactación de suelos por operaciones agrícolas

Juan Carlos Rojas VidovicGemmina Di EmidioWim Cornelis

Special issue : modified clays for barriers

Gemmina Di EmidioTakeshi KatsumiNathalie Touze-FoltzAbdelmalek Bouazza

Editorial material

2016

Hydraulic conductivity and swelling ability of a polymer modified bentonite subjected to wet dry cycles in seawater

Michela De CamillisGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenRamiro Daniel Verastegui-Flores

A1 Journal Article in GEOTEXTILES AND GEOMEMBRANES

One-dimensional model for large-strain consolidation in a bench-scale centrifuge

Benny MalengierHerman PeifferGemmina Di Emidio

A1 Journal Article in TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA

Wet and dry effects on the hydraulic conductivity of a polymer treated GCL prototype

Michela De CamillisGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenRamiro Verastegui Flores

2015

Determination of consistency limits of clay by means of extrusion tests

Ramiro Daniel Verastegui FloresGemmina Di Emidio

Evaluation of the free-free resonant frequency method to determine stiffness moduli of cement-treated soil

R. D. Verástegui-FloresGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenJoachim VanwalleghemMathias Kersemans

A1 Journal Article in SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS

Hydraulic and mechanical behaviour of cement-bentonite mixtures containing HYPER clay: impact of sulfate attack

Gemmina Di EmidioRamiro Verastegui FloresClaudia ScipioniEvelina FratalocchiAdam Bezuijen

Hydraulic conductivity and swelling pressure of GCLs using polymer treated clays to high concentration CaCl(2) solutions

J JanssenGemmina Di EmidioVerastegui Flores DAdam Bezuijen

Hydraulic conductivity of a dense prehydrated geosynthetic clay liner

Francesco MazzieriGemmina Di Emidio

A1 Journal Article in GEOSYNTHETICS INTERNATIONAL

Inverse determination of saturated and relative permeability with a bench-scale centrifuge

Kison PavolBenny MalengierGemmina Di EmidioHerman PeifferRoger Van Keer

A1 Journal Article in INVERSE PROBLEMS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Polymer-treated bentonite clay for chemical-resistant geosynthetic clay liners

Gemmina Di EmidioFrancesco MazzieriRamiro Verastegui FloresWilliam Van ImpeAdam Bezuijen

A1 Journal Article in GEOSYNTHETICS INTERNATIONAL

Preliminary test on modified clays for seawater resistant drilling fluids

Davina den HamerGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenVerastegui Flores D

Premiminary tests on modified clays for electrolyte contaminated drilling fluids

Davina den HamerGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenDaniel Verastegui Flores

Unsaturated permeability and retention curve determination from in-flight weight measurements in a bench-scale centrifuge

Benny MalengierGemmina Di EmidioHerman PeifferMaria-Cristina CiocciPavol Kison

A1 Journal Article in GEOTECHNICAL TESTING JOURNAL

2014

Assessment of clay consistency through conventional methods and indirect extrusion tests

Ramiro Verastegui FloresGemmina Di Emidio

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE

Beneficial impact of polymer treatment of Ca-bentonites on long term hydraulic conductivity

Gemmina Di EmidioMichela De CamillisAdam BezuijenR.D. Verastegui Flores

Chemical compatibility of engineered soil barriers containing HYPER clay

Michael MalusisGemmina Di Emidio

Discussion of 'chemical compatibility of model soil-Bentonite Backfill containing multiswellable Bentonite' by Michael A. Malusis and Matthew D. McKeehan

Francesco MazzieriGemmina Di EmidioDi Sante Marta

Editorial material

Impact of sulfate attack on mechanical properties and hydraulic conductivity of a cement-admixed clay

Ramiro Verastegui FloresGemmina Di Emidio

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE

Polymer treated clays subjected to wet-dry cycling with seawater

Michela De CamillisGemmina Di EmidioDaniel Verastegui FloresAdam Bezuijen

Reuse of dredged sediments for hydraulic barriers: heavy metal adsorption and hydraulic conductivity improvement through polymers

Gemmina Di EmidioDaniel Verastegui FloresAdam Bezuijen

Wet and dry ageing of polymer treated clays using seawater: swell potential and hydraulic conductivity

Michela De CamillisGemmina Di EmidioAdam BezuijenR.D. Verastegui Flores

2013

Beneficial impact of polymer treatment on the swelling and long-term hydraulic efficiency of Ca-bentonites compared to the standard sodium activation method

Gemmina Di EmidioRamiro Verastegui FloresAdam Bezuijen

Comparison of natural, polymer treated, and sodium activated Ca-bentonites

Gemmina Di EmidioRamiro Verastegui FloresAdam Bezuijen

Comparison of natural, polymer treated, and sodium activated Ca-bentonites

Gemmina Di EmidioRD Verastegui FloresAdam Bezuijen

Hydraulic conductivity and small-strain of a cement-bentonite sample exposed to sulphates

RD Verastegui-FloresGemmina Di EmidioAdam Bezuijen

Indrukken van de 5e Europese Geokunststoffenconferentie in Valenci

Suzan van EekelenGemmina Di EmidioAdam Bezuijen

A4 Journal Article in GEOKUNST

Novel bentonites for containment barrier applications

G BohnhoffC ShackelfordM MalusisJ ScaliaC BensonT EdilGemmina Di EmidioT KatsumiF Mazzieri

Permeation of two GCLs with an acidic metal-rich synthetic leachate

Francesco MazzieriGemmina Di EmidioEvelina FratalocchiMarta Di SanteErio Pasqualini

A1 Journal Article in GEOTEXTILES AND GEOMEMBRANES

Reuse of dredged sediments for hydraulic barriers: adsorption and hydraulic conductivity improvement through polymers

Gemmina Di EmidioRD Verastegui-FloresAdam Bezuijen

2012

Bench-scale centrifuge testing to determine the hydraulic conductivity of chayey soils

Gemmina Di EmidioHerman PeifferBenny MalengierPavol KisonAdam Bezuijen

Inverse determination of soil characteristics with a bench-scale centrifuge

Benny MalengierPavol KisonGemmina Di EmidioHerman PeifferRoger Van Keer

Monitoring the impact of sulfate attack on a cement-clay mix

Gemmina Di EmidioRamiro Verastegui Flores

Recent development of treated clays for geosynthetic clay liners and barriers systems

Gemmina Di EmidioRamiro Verastegui FloresWilliam Van ImpeAdam BezuijenFr Mazzieri

2011

A polymer enhanced clay for impermeable geosynthetic clay liners

Gemmina Di Emidio

Advances in geosynthetic clay liners: polymer enhanced clays

Gemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van ImpeRamiro Verastegui Flores

Alternative laboratory technique to monitor the effect of cementing additives on clay for cut-off walls

Ramiro Verastegui FloresGemmina Di Emidio

Caracteristiche e prestazioni di geocompositi bentonitici preidratati

Francesco MazzieriGemmina Di Emidio

Hardening of kaolin clay mixed with different binders

Ramiro Verastegui FloresGemmina Di Emidio

HYPER clay: innovative technology for Geoenvironmental applications

Gemmina Di Emidio

Impact of sulfates on the mechanical and hydraulic behavior of a cement-clay mix

Gemmina Di EmidioRamiro Verastegui Flores

2010

A polymer enhanced clay for impermeable geosynthetic clay liners

Gemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van ImpeFrancesco Mazzieri

Diffusion of calcium chloride in a modified bentonite: impact on osmotic efficiency and hydraulic conductivity

Francesco MazzieriGemmina Di EmidioPeter O Van Impe

A1 Journal Article in CLAYS AND CLAY MINERALS

Hydraulic and chemico-osmotic performance of polymer treated clays

Gemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van ImpeFrancesco Mazzieri

Migration of heavy metals through conventional and factory-prehydrated GCL materials

Francesco MazzieriErio PasqualiniGemmina Di Emidio

Small-strain shear modulus and strength increase of cement-treated clay

Ramiro Verastegui FloresGemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van Impe

A1 Journal Article in GEOTECHNICAL TESTING JOURNAL

2009

Analyzing settling of fine-grained soil by electrical resistance measurements

Ramiro Verastegui FloresGemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van Impe

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF TESTING AND EVALUATION

Crushability on granular materials by strain controlled oedometer testing at high stress levels

Gemmina Di EmidioRamiro Verastegui FloresWilliam Van Impe

Hydraulic conductivity of a dense prehydrated GCL subjected to partial desiccation

Mazzieri FrancescoPasqualini ErioGemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van Impe

2008

Geotechnical characteristics of crushability of granular soils

Ken VinckGemmina Di EmidioRamiro Verastegui FloresWilliam Van Impe

Hydraulic conductivity of a dense prehydrated GCL: impact of free swell and swelling pressure

Gemmina Di EmidioF MazzieriWilliam Van Impe

Hydraulic Conductivity Performance of a Dense Prehydrated GCL Overlap

Gemmina Di EmidioF MAZZIERIPeter Van ImpeWilliam Van Impe

Hydraulic Conductivity, Free Swell and Swelling Pressure of a Dense PreHydrated GCL (DPH GCL)

Gemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van ImpePeter Van ImpeF MAZZIERI

2007

Suitability of non-contaminated dredged materials for landfill covers

Gemmina Di EmidioP VAN IMPEWilliam Van Impe

2006

Alternative landfill covers with unconventional materials

Gemmina Di EmidioPeter Van Impe

Geoenvironmental characterization of dredged sediments as alternative materials for covers

Gemmina Di EmidioP VAN IMPE

Poster: Geoenvironmental characterization of dredged sediments as alternative materials for covers

Gemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van Impe

2005

Chemico-osmotic Behaviour of an Organically Modified Multiswellable Bentonite.

Gemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van Impe

Chemico-osmotic behaviour of modified 'Multiswellable' bentonite

F MazzieriPeter Van ImpeGemmina Di Emidio

Poster: Chemico-osmotic behaviour of an organically modified “multiswellable”bentonite

Gemmina Di EmidioWilliam Van Impe

2004

Laboratory procedures to evaluate the efficiency of the Permeable Reactive Barriers (PRB)

E FRATALOCCHIE PASQUALINIA TAZIOLIGemmina Di EmidioPeter Van Impe