June 2010 Issue

• Subgrade enhancement geotextiles

  In a comment on this article, the reader poses a question, which is answered by (a) the author of the Caltrans guide and (b) Geosynthetics editor Ron Bygness.

• Seismic performance

  The August 2009 issue included an article regarding seismic performance of geocells by Prof. Dov Leshchinsky. A reader offered a compliment and a request.

• Slope angles

  In the June 2009 issue, Tim Stark, an engineering professor at the University of Illinois, answered a question regarding geosynthetic-lined slopes. Prof. Ed Kavazanjian’s comments offer further information on the subject.

• Heavy equipment

  In the February 2009 issue, a retaining walls article included photos with heavy construction equipment. A reader asked a question about this and an answer is provided by the wall builder.

• A young engineer, molasses, and failed sand drains

  The October 2009 issue included lots of geosynthetics history, including this article by Bob Koerner.

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  Delays, cost, performance are key issues for reef

  The first artificial surfing reef in Europe experiences various issues.

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  U.S. geosynthetics market is poised for a comeback in 2010-11

  While U.S. geosynthetics manufacturers and distributors assess 2009’s lackluster performance, they can also look forward to the possibility of meaningful improvements before the end of this year.

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  Personnel update at NAG

  North American Green has named Gabe Weaver to the new position of manager of engineering and business development.

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  Cooley appoints business development manager

  David Shields appointed business development manager for Cooley Engineered Membranes.

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  Geo-Frontiers 2011 Short Course Announcements

  Geo-Frontiers 2011 will feature full-day short courses on March 13 catering to beginners and advanced attendees.

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  Bernard Myles was my friend

  Pete Stevenson writes a personal tribute to Bernard Myles.

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  Geosynthetics: The present and perspectives from Mexico

  A gathering of the geosynthetic leadership in Mexico City in March set out to identify how the organization can best help grow the market for geosynthetics in Mexico.

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  Purging the geosynthetics system of dated test methods and specs

  In May 1998, Maryann Gorman wrote a commentary in ASTM Standardization News entitled “How Specifications Live Forever.”

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  Delays, cost, performance are key issues for reef

  The first artificial surfing reef in Europe experiences various issues.

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  Retractable geomembrane covers provide multiple efficiencies for Bay Area wastewater plant

  A retractable, structurally-supported geomembrane cover system provides odor control and ease of maintenance access for the Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District.

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  Geosynthetic materials play a major role in new underground stormwater detention system

  A new underground stormwater detention system has been developed that combines a number of different civil engineering disciplines.

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  Geosynthetic reinforced walls and steep slopes: Is it magic?

  The purpose of this article is to examine an apparent magic related to measured reinforcement force.

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  Building bridges the geosynthetic-reinforced soil way

  Building bridges using geosynthetic-reinforced soil is gaining popularity.

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  MSE walls support laterally loaded drilled shafts

  A new take on sound-barrier walls in Overland Park, Kan.

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  Delays, cost, performance are key issues for reef

  The first artificial surfing reef in Europe experiences various issues.

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