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C. JOEL SPRAGUE, P.E.

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Sprague, C.J. (2005), “Bench-scale Performance Testing of RECPs – Review of Data”, Conf. XXXVI, International Erosion Control Assoc., Dallas, TX, pp.   -  .

 

Sprague, C.J and Cashatt, C. (2005), “Relating Geogrid Confinement Testing to Mechanistic-Empirical Base Reinforcement Design”, GRI-18, Geosynthetic Institute Conference,  Austin, TX, pp.  -

 

Sprague, C.J (2005), “Flexible Pavement Rehabilitation using Paving Fabric – Quantifying the Benefit”, GeoFrontiers, ASCE GeoInstitute Conference,  Austin, TX, pp.  -

 

Sprague, C.J. (2004), “Testing the Effectiveness of Sediment Retention Devices”, StormCon ‘04, Palm Desert, CA, (digital proceedings).

 

Austin, D. and Sprague, C.J. (2004), “Review and Update of Test Methods for Characterization of Rolled Erosion Control Products”, StormCon ‘04, Palm Desert, CA, (digital proceedings).

 

Sprague, C.J., Lothspeich, S., Chuck, R., and Goodrum, R. (2004), “Geogrid Reinforcement of Road Base Aggregate – Measuring the Confinement Effect”, GeoTrans ’04, ASCE GeoInstitute Conference,  Los Angeles, CA, pp. 996-1005.

 

Sprague, C.J. and Carpenter, T. (2004), “A New Procedure for Testing the Effectiveness of Sediment Retention Devices”, Conf. XXXV, International Erosion Control Assoc., Philadelphia, pp. 265-275.

 

Sprague, C.J. and Carpenter, T. (2003), “An Update on Recent Silt Fence System Research”, 56th Canadian Geotechnical Society Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

 

Sprague, C.J. (2003), “A Field Study of Silt Fence Installations Around the United States”, Conf. XXXIV, International Erosion Control Assoc., Las Vegas, pp. 359-368.

 

Sprague, C.J., Carver, C.A., and Allen, S. (2002), "Development of RECP Performance Tests," Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, December, pp. 1-10.

 

Sprague, C.J. (2002), “Performance Testing of Various Silt Fence Installation Techniques, Proc. of Conf. XXXIII, International Erosion Control Assoc.,, Orlando, pp. 529-538.

 

Sprague, C.J., Allen, S., Nelson, J. (2002), “New Performance-Related Index Tests for Rolled Erosion Control Products”, Proc. of Conf. XXXIII, International Erosion Control Assoc.,, Orlando, pp. 541-552.

 

Sprague, C.J. (2001), "Silt Fence Installation Efficacy - Research Calls for Toughening Specifications and Introducing New Technolgy", Geotechnical Fabrics Report, May, pp. 22-29.

 

Taylor, M., Sprague, C.J., Elliott, D., and McGee, S. (2001), "Paper Mill Sludge Dewatering using Dredge-Filled Geotextile Tubes", Proc. of 2001 Int'l Conference, TAPPI, pp. 

 

Sprague, C.J. (2001), "Dredged-Material Filled Geotextile Tubes: Design and Construction", GFR, March, pp. 46-51.

 

Sprague, C.J. and Kern, C. (2001), "Measuring Confinement - The Principle Component of Base Reinforcement", Proc. of Geosynthetics 2001, IFAI, Portland, pp. 469-482.

 

Carver, C.A., Sprague, C.J., Sieracke, M. and Weekly, G. (2001), "Independent Third Party In-Plant Inspection and Sampling in Support of Quality Assurance", Proc. of Geosynthetics 2001, IFAI, Portland, pp. 91-103.

 

Sprague, C.J. (2000), "Certifying Occasional Index and Performance Tests", Geotechnical Fabrics Report, June/July, pp. 22-23.

 

Carver,C.A. and Sprague, C.J. (2000), "Asphalt Overlay Reinforcement", Geotechnical Fabrics Report, March, pp. 30-33.

Sprague, C.J., Carver, C.A., and Rikken, J. (2000), "Reinforced Turf vs. Hard Armor - A Case History", Proc. of Conf. XXXI, International Erosion Control Assoc.,, Palm Springs, pp. 247-259.

 

Taylor, M., Sprague, C.J., Kahle, J.G., Firman, C., and Doyle, D. (1999), "Advancements in Landfill Capping with Paper Mill Sludge", Proc. of 1999 Int'l Environmental Conference, TAPPI, pp. 79-85.

 

Sprague, C.J., Andrews, M., and Emerson, M. (1999), "Geosynthetic Reinforced Asphalt Overlay Failure Assessment", Proceedings of Geosynthetics '99, Industrial Fabrics Assn. Int'l, Boston, MA, pp. 893-904.

 

Sprague, C.J., Allen, S. and Thornton, S. (1999), "Installation Damage Testing, Sensitivity Assessment and Derivation of RFid", Proceedings of Geosynthetics '99, Industrial Fabrics Assn. Int'l, Boston, MA, pp. 1123-1132.

 

Thornton, S., Sprague, C.J., Klompmaker, J., and Wedding, D.B. (1999), “The Relationship of Creep Curves to Rapid Loading Stress-Strain Curves for Polyester Geogrids", Proceedings of Geosynthetics '99, Industrial Fabrics Assn. Int'l, Boston, MA, pp. 735-744.

 

Sprague, C.J.,. (1999), "Assuring the Effectiveness of Silt Fences and Other Sediment Barriers", Proceedings of Conference XXX, Int'l Erosion Control Assn., Nashville, pp. 133-154.

 

Sprague, C.J. (1999), “Green Engineering Part 1 – Optimizing Erosion Control with Vegetation and RECPs”, CE News, February, pp. 54-58.

 

Sprague, C.J. (1999), “Green Engineering Part 2 – Design Principles and Applications using Rolled Erosion Control Products ”, CE News, March, pp. 76-81.

 

Sprague, C.J. (1998), "Geosynthetic Reinforcement: Are Geotextiles and Geogrids Interchangeable", Proc. of the 6th Int'l Conf. on Geotextiles, Geomembranes and Related Products, Atlanta, pp. 539-544.

 

Sprague, C.J., Bradley, A.S.,Toups, D., and Trainer, E. (1998), "Geotextile Tubes - Case Histories and Lessons Learned", Proceedings of Conference XXIX, Int'l Erosion Control Assn., Reno, NV, pp. 427-434.

 

Sprague, C.J., Allen, S., and W. Tribbett (1998), "Tensile Properties of Asphalt Overlay Geosynthetic Reinforcement@, TRR 1611, Transportation Research Board,  Washington, DC, pp.65-69. 

 

Sprague, C.J. (1997), "Project‑Specific Selection of Erosion Control Geosynthetics", Erosion Control, March/April, pp. 44‑55.

 

Sprague, C.J. (1997), "Comparing Erosion Control Design Software", Geotechnical Fabrics Report, April, pp. 29‑33.

 

Sprague, C.J. (1997), "Geotextile Containers for Erosion Control ‑ A Literature Review", Proceedings of Geosynthetics '97, Industrial Fabrics Assn. Int'l, Long Beach, CA, pp. 135‑145.

 

Sprague, C.J. (1997), "The Cost Effectiveness of Separation Geotextiles: 9‑Year Update", Proceedings of Geosynthetics '97, Industrial Fabrics Assn. Int'l, Long Beach, CA, pp. 693‑699.

 

Guglielmetti, J.I., Sprague, C.J., and M.J. Coyle (1997), AGeomembrane Installation and Construction Survivability@, Proceedings of Geosynthetics '97, Industrial Fabrics Assn. Int'l, Long Beach, CA, pp. 235‑252.

 

Sprague, C.J., and Luna, J. (1997), "Design of Erosion Control Materials for Life‑Time Performance", Proceedings of Conference XXVIII, Int'l Erosion Control Assn., Nashville, TN., pp. 121‑134.

 

Sprague, C.J., Goodrum, R.A., and Bradley, A.S. (1996), "Dredged Material‑Filled Geotextile Tubes: Design and Construction", Proceedings of Conference XXVII, Int'l Erosion Control Assn., Seattle, WA., pp. 377‑392.

 

Sprague, C.J. and Paulson, J.N. (1996), "Project‑Specific Selection of Erosion Control Geosynthetics", Proceedings of Conference XXVII, Int'l Erosion Control Assn., Seattle, WA., pp. 213‑226.

Sprague, C.J. (1995), "Manufacturing Quality Control and Certification of Geotextiles", Geosynthetics International, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 587‑601.

 

Doll, W.W., Goodrum, R., and C.J. Sprague (1995), "Alkaline Hydrolysis Testing of Polyester To‑Date", Proceedings of Geosynthetics '95, IFAI, pp. 975‑988.

 

Sprague, C.J., Goodrum, R.A. and D.E. Beck (1995), "Lessons Learned from the Failure of a Drainage System Under a Sport Field", Proceedings from Short Course: Geosynthetics: Lessons Learned from Failures, IFAI. (unpublished as of Jan. '01)

 

Sprague, C.J. and Fowler, J. (1994), "Dredged Material‑Filled Geotextile Containers: Case Histories, Research and Upcoming Workshop", Geotechnical Fabrics Report, October/November, pp.42‑54.

 

Sprague, C.J., Goodrum, R.A., P.J. Kuck (1994), "Durability Assessment of Exhumed Polyester Geotextiles", Proc. of the 5th Int'l Conf. on Geotextiles, Geomembranes and Related Products, Singapore, pp. 1191‑1194.

 

Sprague, C.J. and R.A. Goodrum (1994), "Selecting Standard Test Methods for the Experimental Evaluation of Geosynthetic Durability," Transportation Research Record No. 1439, TRB, Washington, DC, pp. 32‑40.

 

Fowler, J., and C. J. Sprague (1993), "Dredged Material Filled Geotextile Containers," Proceedings from Coastal Zone '93, ASCE, pp. 2415‑2428.

 

Sprague, C.J., Campbell, D.M., and P.J. Kuck (1993), "Fabric Reinforced Chip Seal Surfacing and Resurfacing," Proc. of the Second Int'l Conference of Reflective Cracking of Pavements, RILEM, pp. 323‑333.

 

Cowell, M.J., and C.J. Sprague (1993), "Comparison of Pull‑Out Performance of Geogrids and Geotextiles," Proceedings of Geosynthetics '93 Conference, IFAI, pp. 579‑592.

 

Sprague, C.J., and George A. Cicoff (1993), "A Study of the Cost Effectiveness of Using Separation Geotextiles in Permanent Road Structures," Proceedings of Geosynthetics '93 Conference, IFAI, pp. 49‑63.

 

Gaddy, M. and C.J. Sprague (1992), "Manufacturing Quality control and Certification of Polyester Geogrids and Woven Geotextiles," MQC/MQA and CQC/CQA of Geosynthetics, IFAI, pp. 77‑85.

 

Koutsourais, M.M., and C.J. Sprague (1992), "An Inside Look at Articulating Concrete Block Revetments," Proceedings of Conference XXIII, International Erosion Control Assn., pp. 49‑55.

 

Sprague, C.J., and M.M. Koutsourais (1992), "The Evolution of Geotextile Reinforced Embankments," Proc. of the Specialty Conference on Grouting, Soil Improvement, and Geosynthetics, ASCE, pp. 1129‑1141.

 

Sprague, C.J., and M. Gaddy (1992), "Consistency and Fairness in Geotextile Specifications," Proceedings of the Materials Engineering Congress, ASCE, pp. 288‑298.

 

Sprague, C.J. (1992), "Factory and Field Fabrication of Geotextiles", Geotechnical Fabrics Report, IFAI, September, pp. 10‑13.

 

Sprague, C.J., and M.M. Koutsourais (1992), "Erosion Control Using Fabric Formed Concrete Revetment Systems," Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 11, Nos. 4‑6, pp. 587‑609.

 

Cicoff, G.A., and C.J. Sprague (1991), "Permanent Road Stabilization: Low‑Cost Pavement Structures and Lightweight Geotextiles," Proc. of the Fifth Int'l Conf. on Low‑Volume Roads,TRR No. 291, TRB, pp. 294‑310.

 

Pucetas, R.C., K.L. Verschor, S.R. Allen, and C.J. Sprague (1991), "The Chemical Resistance of Geotextiles to be Used in Secondary Containment Systems for Underground Storage Tanks," Proc. of Geosynthetics '91 Conference, IFAI, pp.311‑316.

 

Sprague, C.J. (1991), "Geotextiles in Road Structures: Separation, Stabilization, Reinforcement," Proceedings of the Ohio River Valley Soils Seminar XXII, pp. 15‑1 to 15‑10.

 

Koutsourais, M.M., C.J. Sprague, and R.C. Pucetas (1991), "Interface Friction Study of Cap and Liner Components of Landfill Design," Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 10, Nos. 5‑6, pp. 531‑548.

 

Hwu, B‑L, R.M. Koerner, and C.J. Sprague (1990), "Geotextile Intrusion into Geonets," Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Geotextiles, Geomembranes and Related Products, Balkema, pp. 351‑356.

 

Sprague, C.J. (1990), "Leachate Compatibility of Polyester Needlepunched Nonwoven Geotextiles," Waste Containment Applications: ASTM STP 1081, ASTM, pp. 212‑224.

 

Sprague, C.J. and G.W. Davis (1989), "Polyester Geotextiles: Durability of Polyethylene Terephthalate Fibers and Fabrics," High‑Tech Fibrous Materials: ACS Symposium Series No. 457, ACS, pp. 304‑319.

 

Sprague, C.J. and George A. Cicoff (1989), "A Study of Permanent Road Stabilization: Low‑Cost Pavement Structures and Lightweight Geotextiles," Proceedings of Geosynthetics '89 Conference, IFAI, pp. 316‑323.

 

Sprague, C.J., and T.E. Dobbins (1988), "The SCS's Emergency Watershed Protection Program," Land and Water Magazine.