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San Diego Bay gets an underwater facelift
October 1st, 2006
Geotextile cap is a key to this novel seafloor remediation project. By Sarah O’Connor, Michael Whelan and Ron Bygness Overview This project included aquatic remediation of a former shipyard area consisting of approximately 3,500 tons of underwater demolition, 35,000 yds.3 of dredging of contaminated material with upland disposal, and placement of a new structural cap […]
Floating cover system used for evaporation and algae control at Australian winery pond
October 1st, 2006
Problem: An Australian vineyard was experiencing significant evaporation loss, as well as algae growth, from an on-site irrigation pond. To address the situation, a floating cover system for the pond was designed and installed at the vineyard in the Barossa wine region northeast of Adelaide in the state of South Australia. Floating covers can be […]
Credit where credit is due
October 1st, 2006
To the editor: While I am honored to receive credit for the development of the geocomposite temporary parking surface (TemPark) described in Andrew Aho’s “Ground Rules” article (Geosynthetics, Volume 24, Number 3), that honor rightly and unquestionably belongs with Basil Polivka Jr. of American Parking Solutions, Warren, Ohio. After two or three earlier installations, Mr. […]
New release of Geomagic Studio
October 1st, 2006
Geomagic®, provider of digital shape sampling and processing (DSSP) software and services, has released Geomagic Studio 9. As a software tool, Geomagic Studio processes 3D scan data for applications ranging from reverse engineering to design and analysis. This latest release of the digital reconstruction software features three major areas of enhancement: 3D feature-based modeling, advanced […]
A long-term solution for grease removal
October 1st, 2006
As the Environmental Protection Agency increases its water requirements for businesses, products that are effective and affordable in solving these problems are needed. The old, small, high-maintenance, concrete grease traps that are common in multiple industries are now ineffective because they do not perform the necessary separation of grease from the waste system. ADS has […]
Geo textbook now available
October 1st, 2006
Fundamentals of Geosynthetics Engineering by Sanjay Kumar Shukla ©2006. Geosynthetics has emerged as an innovative area for designers and specifiers, with an enormous growth in civil engineering applications, making geosynthetics a favored construction material throughout the world. Fundamentals of Geosynthetic Engineering provides an overview of the basic concepts of this subject, informing not only students […]
IAGI’s Approved Installation Contractor information online
October 1st, 2006
The International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) announced the application availability for its new Approved Installation Contractor (AIC) program. Installation companies interested in applying for what will become an engineer-specified designation, AIC, can now find complete program details and submittal form online at www.iagi.org. Developed from dialogs with member installers, member suppliers, outside experts in […]
Low & Bonar buys Colbond
October 1st, 2006
Low & Bonar (L&B) announced plans earlier this year to buy nonwoven textile maker, Colbond Investments, according to the Reuters news agency. Colbond Inc., the textile manufacturer that grew out of the original American Enka, was purchased by the British company, which said it plans to invest in the plant. L&B, a London-based conglomerate, paid […]
Maccaferri acquires Linear Composites
October 1st, 2006
The Maccaferri Group, headquartered in Bologna, Italy, has acquired Yorkshire-based Linear Composites Ltd. and sister company Epitropic Fibres Ltd. The purchase was completed earlier this year. Linear Composites, a manufacturer of geosynthetics and fiber-reinforced products used in civil engineering, industrial, and military applications, was formerly owned by JWH Group Ltd. The company acquired Epitropic Fibres […]
New Firestone RPP geomembrane
October 1st, 2006
Firestone Specialty Products has introduced a reinforced polypropylene membrane—MultiLiner RPP Geomembrane—a flexible, heat-weldable, polyester-reinforced membrane, for installers seeking another option for industrial and municipal liners, floating covers, and water-conservation applications. Benefits of MultiLiner RPP include: puncture resistance, no stress cracking or crazing after accelerated weathering, low water-vapor permeance and water absorption, and flexibility, according to […]