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Tales from the tundra
February 1st, 2011
Erosion-control trailbuilding in ‘Kwig,’ Alaska. By Cory Schneider Living around Green Bay, Wis., all my life, I’ve grown accustomed to fairly harsh weather conditions. After all, Green Bay is often referred to as the “frozen tundra” because of its long, cold winters. (And, of course, the “frozen tundra of Lambeau Field” immortalized by Green Bay’s […]
GMA Techline’s 3rd 500 Q’s-and-A’s
February 1st, 2011
From the GMA Techline Introduction The GMA Techline was initiated in September 2004, as a free worldwide service to answer questions involving the many aspects of geosynthetic materials. From the outset there were no constraints placed on the questioner or their questions. GMA contracted with the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) for answers, and, again, there were […]
The 15 most difficult GMA Techline questions from the 3rd 500 Q’s-and A’s
February 1st, 2011
From the GMA Techline Note: This is an appendix to the article, "GMA Techline’s 3rd 500 Q’s-and-A’s." Question 1 Q: I am trying to find a way to predict the size and shape of a gas bubble that might form under a geosynthetic liner in a pond lining system—specifically, the relationship between its vertical height […]
2011 geosynthetics anniversaries
February 1st, 2011
Happy anniversary! Celebrating in 2011: Huesker Synthetics GmbH (Germany)—the founding parent company started in 1861 (150 years) and Huesker Inc., Charlotte, N.C., incorporated in the U.S. in 1991 (20 years) … and also 20 years in 2011 for Ian Peggs and his I-Corp. International Inc., based in Ocean Ridge, Fla. … Congratulations!
IECA Iberoamerican Chapter vice president
February 1st, 2011
Paul Gonzalez, international business manager for Profile Products, is the new vice president of the Iberoamerican Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA).
Liner comparisons?
February 1st, 2011
Editor's Note: A few more online queries arrived regarding liner materials in the article "Background and most recent GRI standards." Comment From: Nando Posted: Oct. 10, 2010 Liner comparison Dear sir/madam: Which one is the most-effective liner (including cost, installation, and performance): using single geomembrane (HDPE) liner, compacted clay liner with HDPE layer above, or […]
TenCate enters agreement with Emas Kiara
February 1st, 2011
TenCate has entered into an agreement to purchase the geosynthetics activities of Malaysia-based Emas Kiara Industries Berhad.
Infrastructure news
February 1st, 2011
In 2010, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“stimulus package”) allotted about $72 billion to repair deteriorating infrastructure—and to initiate new projects—in the U.S. Pothole-filled roads, crumbling bridges, leaking dams, growing energy demands, and more garbage require that amount of money … and much more, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. The ASCE […]
‘Old-timer’ recalls the history of geomembrane interface strength tests (Part 1)
February 1st, 2011
By Allan J. Breitenbach, P.E. Introduction I was fortunate enough to attend the interesting 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics (9ICG) in Guarujá, Brazil, in May 2010. During the last day of presentations there was a good discussion on large-scale, laboratory, direct-shear liner testing: Whether to clamp and restrain the liner sheet or allow it to […]
Nature takes its course at Mirimichi
February 1st, 2011
Award-winning erosion control and revegetation aced this golf course renovation. Background In 2007, when Big Creek Golf Course was on the auction block and slated for redevelopment, its future was unknown. Today, the renamed Mirimichi Golf Course is greener than ever due to the vision of new owner, golf junkie, and pop star, Justin Timberlake. […]