August 2010 Issue

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  Geomembrane sealing systems for dams

  Bob Koerner coauthored this article, “Geomembrane sealing systems for dams,” from the April 2008 issue of Geosynthetics and he responds to this query.

• Geotextile tubes are integral components for oil-pipe foundations, erosion control

  The annual Specifier’s Guide by Geosynthetics magazine (the December-January issue every year) provides the answer to the question below regarding geotextile tubes.

• Is it magic?

  Readers respond to an intriguing article by Prof. Dov Leshchinsky, a regular contributor to Geosynthetics magazine, for the June/July 2010 issue.

• Transmissivity: An ambiguous contradiction

  Rich Lacey of TRI/Environmental wrote an interesting article about transmissivity in the February 2008 issue, prompting this response.

• Geocell application?

  A question-and-answer from the GMA Techline article in the April/May 2010 issue of Geosynthetics prompted a follow-up question and this answer.

• ASTM correction

  I just read the article in June/July Geosynthetics on purging dated test methods and specs. I couldn’t agree more with the article.

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  Tribute for service: Pete and Rosemary Stevenson

  This collection of photos shows Pete and Rosemary at different events through their many years of service with the International Geosynthetics Society.

• Propex emerging, diversifying

  After several years of uncertainty, company leaders and employees at Chattanooga-based Propex Inc. say they are glad to be back on a stable economic track.

• House votes to add $521 million to federal highway program

  The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation in May that provides $521 million in additional highway funding, increasing allocations for 37 states, according to the AASHTO Journal.

• $22 million for Caltrans project

  Granite Construction Co. has been awarded a $22 million contract by Caltrans.

• $600 million now available in TIGER II grants

  TIGER II grants for capital investment in surface transportation projects.

• $3.54 billion proposed for N.J. DOT

  Proposed transportation capital program for NJDOT and NJ TRANSIT.

• Billion dollar link for China

  China’s Gansu Province will benefit from a new highway connection.

• Albania to surface road links

  Albania’s road network has insufficient highway capacity for the volume of vehicles.

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  Geo-Frontiers 2011 update

  Geo-Frontiers 2011 will provide a unique opportunity for the geosynthetics industry.

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  9ICG: A great success!

  9ICG held in Guarujá, Brazil, May 23-27, 2010, with more than 800 participants.

• GMA pushes onward for coal-ash containment liners

  In May, the EPA announced that it plans to regulate coal-ash containment sites by requiring that all sites are fitted with liners (geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners).

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  A uniquely wonderful conference

  The conferences that most of us involved with geosynthetics attend follow similar formats.

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  The High Line

  High Line’s linear roof garden offers sophisticated drainage and planting solutions.

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  Proven geosolutions for Florida landfill expansion

  Hiring experts to accomplish specialty work is a key for success in this type of venture.

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  The High Line

  High Line’s linear roof garden offers sophisticated drainage and planting solutions.

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  Green geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls

  An option for ecological and environmental projects.

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  Award-winning landfill cap in Colorado

  Colorado Lining was part of a team of diverse professionals that completed this project.

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