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Author answers question regarding dams “post-constructionâ€
February 1st, 2012
Editor’s Note: A question was posed regarding the article “Geotextiles in dams: Forging federal guidelines,” by Douglas Crum, (August/September 2008, Geosynthetics). Question I am curious to know more about the post-construction issues here. What kinds of guidelines exist or should exist? David M. Reply (from the author) David, One thing about water resource dams is […]
Reader wants more info about GRS
February 1st, 2012
Editor’s Note: Reader, Taher, offered this question after reading the June/July 2010 Geosynthetics article, “Building bridges the geosynthetic-reinforced soil way.” Question As mentioned [in this article, RE:] use of geosynthetic-reinforced soil. Could you elaborate, exactly what are all materials used and in [what] quantity? And also its economy. Taher Reply Dear Taher, My best advice […]
Geotextile-reinforced soil retaining wall for Hetaoyu Mine coal processing plant
February 1st, 2012
This project, submitted by TenCate Geosynthetics, won an Award of Excellence in the 2011 International Achievement Awards(IAA) / Geosynthetics presented by the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Each project in its own special way, exhibits outstanding innovation, technical skill and design excellence. Submissions of geosynthetics projects for the 2011 International Achievement Awards are being accepted now. […]
Application of complex reinforced structure near fault zone
February 1st, 2012
This project, submitted by Ace Geosynthetics, won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2011 International Achievement Awards(IAA) / Geosynthetics presented by the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Each project in its own special way, exhibits outstanding innovation, technical skill and design excellence. Submissions of geosynthetics projects for the 2011 International Achievement Awards are being accepted now. […]
Using geosynthetics to stabilize soils in a harsh environment
February 1st, 2012
Erosion control in mining applications By Dhani Narejo, Bruno Hay, and Bryan Wedin Mine site erosion problems One of the largest nickel mining sites in the world is located on the island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. Due to the size of the mining project and the terrain of the site, significant cut-and-fill […]
Closing and capping the Timber Ridge Landfill
February 1st, 2012
This project, submitted by Agru America Inc., won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2011 International Achievement Awards(IAA) / Geosynthetics presented by the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Each project in its own special way, exhibits outstanding innovation, technical skill and design excellence. Submissions of geosynthetics projects for the 2011 International Achievement Awards are being accepted […]
GSE changes IPO
February 1st, 2012
Houston-based GSE Holdings Inc. (GSE) has revised its initial public offering (IPO), according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Jan. 30, 2012. GSE is a manufacturer of geosynthetic products including geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) used in containment, lining, capping and mining applications. In December 2011, the company postponed its previously […]
The Giroud-Han design method for geosynthetic-reinforced unpaved roads
February 1st, 2012
Part 1 | Method development and calibration By J.P. Giroud and Jie Han Since its publication in 2004, the Giroud-Han design method for geosynthetic-reinforced unpaved roads has received considerable attention from the geosynthetics industry. This article is the first of two that provides practical information for the users of the method as well as for […]
Specifier’s Guide wins award
February 1st, 2012
The 2011 Specifier’s Guide from Geosynthetics magazine received a silver (second place) award at the 15th Annual Excellence Awards presented by the Minnesota Magazine and Publishing Association on Nov. 3. The 2011 edition of the annual “Spec Guide” was named runnerup in the Best Directory category. Specialty Fabrics Review was one of three Industrial Fabrics […]
5th RemTech grows in Italy
February 1st, 2012
By Daniele Cazzuffi RemTech 2011—the fifth Remediation Technology Exhibition and Conference—showed continued growth Sept. 28-30 in Ferrara, Italy, with 130 exhibitors and 3,000 attendees. The annual event in Ferrara in northern Italy is dedicated to remediation techniques and features sessions on characterization, analysis, monitoring, demolitions, general contractors, dredging, geosynthetics, asbestos, requalification, insurance, and other services. […]