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GMA sponsors “Bring your executive to Capitol Hill”
June 1st, 2008
By Andrew Aho In April, members of Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) came to Washington, D.C., for the annual “Bring your executive to Capitol Hill.” The two-day event featured a dinner and reception with James Ray from FHWA, a GMA executive council meeting, issues briefings, and meetings with senators, representatives, and staffers on Capitol Hill. An […]
North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS): Report of the biennial meeting
June 1st, 2008
By L. David Suits Tuesday, March 4, 2008, Hilton Cancún Hotel The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Grace Hsuan, president. Dr. Hsuan asked David Suits, executive director, to review the organization of the North American Geosynthetics Society. The following information was presented: Mission of NAGS: To provide leadership in advancing the […]
Geosynthetic-reinforced levees performed well
June 1st, 2008
Editor’s note: In the wake of ongoing public debate that continues to evaluate the construction designs of New Orleans area levees, the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) recently offered the following statement. Geosynthetic-reinforced levees challenged by Hurricane Katrina performed exceptionally well, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has reiterated. The St. Charles and Jefferson levees are […]