August 2009 Issue

• Comments and a question for the GMA Techline doctor

  I am writing to respond to the April/May issue of Geosynthetics, specifically to the GMA Techline Q & A.

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  History, development, and future prospects for geosynthetics industries in China (Part 1 of 2)

  This article presents an introduction to the development of China’s geosynthetics production, applications, testing, and research, and discusses the market supply and demand as well as development trends.

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  New Caltrans guide for geotextiles

  A new design guide for using “subgrade enhancement geotextiles” (SEG) in road construction has been produced by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

• Infiltrator acquires Ring Group

  Infiltrator Systems has acquired Ring Industrial Group, manufacturer of the EZflow brand of geosynthetic aggregate drainfield systems.

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  Abstracts invited for geosynthetic materials workshop

  Abstracts are invited in support of the workshop Geosynthetic Materials Durability: Field and Laboratory Experiences, scheduled for Jan. 29, 2010.

• Thrace-Linq commissions nonwovens equipment

  A new nonwoven production line has been commissioned at the Summerville, S.C., facility of Thrace-Linq.

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  FGI offers short courses

  The Fabricated GeomembraneInstitute (FGI) will offer “Constructing with Fabricated Geo-membranes—Flexibility, Choices, and Superior Performance” Oct. 23 in Denver.

• TenCate introduces new drainage geosynthetic

  TenCate Geosynthetics has introduced Mirafi MiraGreen™D for site drainage applications for engineers and architects designing environmentally sound projects.

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  GMA helps organize pre-Expo green roof workshop in San Diego

  The workshop will provide insightful information on the use of geosynthetic and textile materials that promote the design of sustainable, energy efficient environments and buildings.

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  30-year anniversary for the first hardcover book on geosynthetics

  In the late 1970s I was in the habit of regularly inviting speakers to make presentations to my geotechnical classes at Drexel University.

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  Geosynthetics in the construction of a Southern California subsurface biofilter cell system

  The primary benefits of geosynthetic materials are the flexibility to accommodate a variety of configurations and as a nonreactive barrier for environmental isolation.

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  New Caltrans guide for geotextiles

  A new design guide for using “subgrade enhancement geotextiles” (SEG) in road construction has been produced by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

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  Landfill cover promotes new energy source

  A great example of this technology is at the Tessman Road Landfill in San Antonio, Texas, where Republic Services Inc. is incorporating a biogas-to-energy recovery system into one of its 213 landfills.

• Infiltrator acquires Ring Group

  Infiltrator Systems has acquired Ring Industrial Group, manufacturer of the EZflow brand of geosynthetic aggregate drainfield systems.

• TenCate introduces new drainage geosynthetic

  TenCate Geosynthetics has introduced Mirafi MiraGreen™D for site drainage applications for engineers and architects designing environmentally sound projects.

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  Research and innovation: Seismic performance of various geocell earth-retention systems

  This article provides an overview of the research where the use of geocells as an earth-retention structure was explored.

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  Erosion-control mix rebuilds Clyde's creekbank

  A North Carolina town used a portfolio of geosynthetic erosion-control and reinforcement materials to restore a local streambank and relieve safety threats.

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  Erosion-control mix rebuilds Clyde's creekbank

  A North Carolina town used a portfolio of geosynthetic erosion-control and reinforcement materials to restore a local streambank and relieve safety threats.

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  Landfill cover promotes new energy source

  A great example of this technology is at the Tessman Road Landfill in San Antonio, Texas, where Republic Services Inc. is incorporating a biogas-to-energy recovery system into one of its 213 landfills.

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  Geosynthetics in the construction of a Southern California subsurface biofilter cell system

  The primary benefits of geosynthetic materials are the flexibility to accommodate a variety of configurations and as a nonreactive barrier for environmental isolation.

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  Research and innovation: Seismic performance of various geocell earth-retention systems

  This article provides an overview of the research where the use of geocells as an earth-retention structure was explored.

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  IAGI certified welding technician course, Romanian style

  When I knew that Lyn and I were going to EuroGeo4 in Edinburgh (September 2008), we decided to take advantage of the cheap European airfares to spend a few vacation (What a concept!) days in Prague.

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