June 2006 Issue

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  Further comment on 'Landfill closure' column

  A reader expresses further thoughts on the Designer’s Forum column in the June/July 2005 issue of GFR (now Geosynthetics), titled “Landfill closure: A lesson in crisis management” by Gregory Richardson and William Chicca.

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  A most-interesting article...with one correction

  A reader really enjoyed reading the article on the use of synthetic and/or manufactured soil stabilization materials in World War II by Mr. Gregory Richardson (Geosynthetics, February-March, “Lost in history: Geo-Airdromes”).

• Ecosystems, soil present challenges for levees

  There is no shortage of challenges to building hurricane protection in Gulf Coast USA.

• Geofoam used in Kentucky road rehab

  An innovative highway rehabilitation project in northern Kentucky has utilized a geofoam fill system to stabilize the roadbed.

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  Sand-confinement grids from Geocell Systems

  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is now in the process of testing new, so-called “super-levees.”

• Propex names Dana new CEO

  Joseph F. Dana was named president and CEO of Propex Fabrics Inc., effective March 20, 2006.

• Geosynthetics: U.S. demand will continue to grow

  U.S. demand for geosynthetics is forecast to advance 4.1% per year to 865 million yd.² in 2006, according to The Freedonia Group Inc.

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  Biodegradable staple system introduced

  American Excelsior Co. and Uzet World Dublin have partnered to introduce e-Staple to the erosion-control industry.

• GMA offers new level of membership

  Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is now offering a new level of membership for distributors of geosynthetics.

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  Geosynthetics: Update from Korea

  The infusion of geosynthetics in Korea has been accomplished in a relatively short time. A look at potential growth, research, and markets.

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  A great story to tell

  “You have a wonderful story to tell.” Those words came from a Washington, D.C. lobbyist after a meeting where Andrew Aho had presented an overview of the geosynthetics industry.

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  Initial feedback from CQA-ICP testing

  A team of speakers was put together by Bob Landreth of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to travel to each of the EPA’s 10 regions to teach and to explain the agency’s regulations on landfill design.

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  Selecting reinforced fill soil for MSE retaining walls

  A full-scale field test is currently being conducted to establish properties for “high fines” reinforced soils and associated design controls that give acceptable MSE wall performance.

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  Sand-confinement grids from Geocell Systems

  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is now in the process of testing new, so-called “super-levees.”

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  GCLs used for airport runways in France, containment at gold mine in Saudi Arabia

  Two projects in France and Saudi Arabia incorporate GCLs.

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  Biodegradable staple system introduced

  American Excelsior Co. and Uzet World Dublin have partnered to introduce e-Staple to the erosion-control industry.

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  Shoreline restored with geotextile tubes as submerged breakwaters

  This paper describes the technical solution adopted using geotextile tubes, as low-crested structures, along 4km of beach.

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  Ground rules

  The imagination of the designer and the skills of the engineer combine for unique geosynthetics applications, from subsurface to rooftop.

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  GCLs used for airport runways in France, containment at gold mine in Saudi Arabia

  Two projects in France and Saudi Arabia incorporate GCLs.

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  TRM triumphs in California water-harvesting project

  Turf reinforcement mat to the rescue in Riverside County.

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  Shoreline restored with geotextile tubes as submerged breakwaters

  This paper describes the technical solution adopted using geotextile tubes, as low-crested structures, along 4km of beach.

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  Ground rules

  The imagination of the designer and the skills of the engineer combine for unique geosynthetics applications, from subsurface to rooftop.

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  Initial feedback from CQA-ICP testing

  A team of speakers was put together by Bob Landreth of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to travel to each of the EPA’s 10 regions to teach and to explain the agency’s regulations on landfill design.

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