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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  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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  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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