A test site case study on the long-term behavior of geotextile tubes
This case study investigates the long-term seam performance over time for six geotextile tubes, which incorporated three distinct seam designs: longitudinal (L), transverse (T), and longitudinal with additional transverse reinforcement (L + R). These tubes, which differed in both diameter and length...
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| description | This case study investigates the long-term seam performance over time for six geotextile tubes, which incorporated three distinct seam designs: longitudinal (L), transverse (T), and longitudinal with additional transverse reinforcement (L + R). These tubes, which differed in both diameter and length, were installed at the Saemangeum Test Bed site in South Korea. The observations focus on seam alignment, stitching behavior during filling, and over a decade (2013–2023) of environmental exposure. The study reveals that the T-type seam pattern ensures superior slurry distribution during the filling phase, preventing uneven tube profiles. However, for long-term stability and performance, the L + R seam pattern emerges as the most effective, benefiting from the reinforcement effect against tensile stress. The investigation further indicates the necessity for caution against foundation scour, which compromised the integrity of one tube in the study. This research contributes to the field by providing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of different seam patterns for geotextile tubes in marine environments, offering practical insights for their design and installation. By identifying the L + R seam pattern as the most viable for long-term durability, this study guides engineers in optimizing geotextile tube construction for environmental and coastal engineering projects. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-34285f88670547ab99493896c4cf5fe72025-08-25T06:10:35ZengDe GruyterOpen Geosciences2391-54472025-08-01171354210.1515/geo-2025-0839A test site case study on the long-term behavior of geotextile tubesKim Hyeong-Joo0Won Myoung-Soo1Sadiq Shamsher2Park Tae-Woong3Kim Hyeong-Soo4Park Young-chul5Gwak Ji-hwi6Kim Tae-Eon7Wang JianBin8Choi Jeong-Ho9Department of Civil Engineering, Kunsan National University, 558 Daehakro, Gunsan, 54510, Jeollabukdo, South KoreaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Kunsan National University, 558 Daehakro, Gunsan, 54510, Jeollabukdo, South KoreaRenewable Energy Research Institute, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, 54510, South KoreaRenewable Energy Research Institute, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, 54510, South KoreaRenewable Energy Research Institute, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, 54510, South KoreaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, 54510, South KoreaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, 54510, South KoreaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, 54510, South KoreaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, 54510, South KoreaFacility Department, Jeonbuk State Office of Education, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-Do, South KoreaThis case study investigates the long-term seam performance over time for six geotextile tubes, which incorporated three distinct seam designs: longitudinal (L), transverse (T), and longitudinal with additional transverse reinforcement (L + R). These tubes, which differed in both diameter and length, were installed at the Saemangeum Test Bed site in South Korea. The observations focus on seam alignment, stitching behavior during filling, and over a decade (2013–2023) of environmental exposure. The study reveals that the T-type seam pattern ensures superior slurry distribution during the filling phase, preventing uneven tube profiles. However, for long-term stability and performance, the L + R seam pattern emerges as the most effective, benefiting from the reinforcement effect against tensile stress. The investigation further indicates the necessity for caution against foundation scour, which compromised the integrity of one tube in the study. This research contributes to the field by providing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of different seam patterns for geotextile tubes in marine environments, offering practical insights for their design and installation. By identifying the L + R seam pattern as the most viable for long-term durability, this study guides engineers in optimizing geotextile tube construction for environmental and coastal engineering projects.https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2025-0839geotextile tubetransverse seamlongitudinal seamtransverse strip reinforcementlong term behaviorfield test bed |
| spellingShingle | Kim Hyeong-Joo Won Myoung-Soo Sadiq Shamsher Park Tae-Woong Kim Hyeong-Soo Park Young-chul Gwak Ji-hwi Kim Tae-Eon Wang JianBin Choi Jeong-Ho A test site case study on the long-term behavior of geotextile tubes Open Geosciences geotextile tube transverse seam longitudinal seam transverse strip reinforcement long term behavior field test bed |
| title | A test site case study on the long-term behavior of geotextile tubes |
| title_full | A test site case study on the long-term behavior of geotextile tubes |
| title_fullStr | A test site case study on the long-term behavior of geotextile tubes |
| title_full_unstemmed | A test site case study on the long-term behavior of geotextile tubes |
| title_short | A test site case study on the long-term behavior of geotextile tubes |
| title_sort | test site case study on the long term behavior of geotextile tubes |
| topic | geotextile tube transverse seam longitudinal seam transverse strip reinforcement long term behavior field test bed |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2025-0839 |
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