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More on low numbers in the ICOLD report
August 1st, 2012
To the editor: I second Allan Breitenbach’s comments about ICOLD underreporting the number of large GSS [geomembrane sealing system] dams—more than 20m high—in its 2010 Bulletin. Allan and I recently researched a paper (to be published in a pending issue of Mining Engineering magazine) of impounding valley leach facilities and found at least 12 meeting […]
Good to see this kind of publication
August 1st, 2012
To the editor: I enjoyed your editorial in the June/July issue of Geosynthetics. With so much garbage eye-candy on the Internet pretending to be newsworthy, it is good to see a publication that is science-based yet practical. Thanks and keep up the good work! Paul Wilkerson, P.E. Chief of Planning & Development Metro Parks–Serving Summit […]
Geosynthetic reinforced soil walls for debris barrier in Whistler, B.C.
August 1st, 2012
By Alex Strouth, Mark Pritchard, David Roche, and Calvin VanBuskirk Introduction Picturesque Fitzsimmons Creek flows through the heart of Whistler, B.C., Canada—about 80 miles north of Vancouver and one of the host sites for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Few visitors to Whistler realize that Fitzsimmons Creek poses a debris flood risk to the village. This […]
2012 Geosynthetics Middle East is Nov. 19-20 in Abu Dhabi
August 1st, 2012
Technical papers deadline is Aug. 20 The 5th International Geosynthetics Middle East conference is titled “The vision of green cities—Opportunities for today and tomorrow.” The annual conference, organized by SKZ Germany and under the patronage of the municipality of host Abu Dhabi City, is Nov. 19-20. The official Call for Papers deadline is Aug. 20. […]
Sustainability contribution by MSE berms at landfills
August 1st, 2012
The articles in this series encompass all types of geosynthetics and their applications viewed from the context of sustainability. Traditional solutions are compared with geosynthetic solutions from both cost and carbon footprint perspectives. (from the Geosynthetic Research Institute’s 24th conference, 2011) Abstract Mechanically-stabilized earth (MSE) berms are increasingly utilized by landfill owners to efficiently create […]
Recognizing the benefits of GRS bridge-building technology
August 1st, 2012
Take the leap of faith By Jessica Bies Introduction More than seven years after the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and local officials in Defiance County, Ohio, built their first geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) integrated bridge, county engineers throughout the U.S. are starting to recognize the benefits of using GRS bridge technology. Still promoting widespread application of […]
Bluffside stabilization in Kansas City
August 1st, 2012
Stabilizing the bluff By Jeremy Joseph The Briarcliff City Apartments sit high on a bluff in Kansas City, Mo. The master-planned community offers residents fine views of downtown and the Missouri River valley. Apartment dwellers enjoy restaurants, shops, and trails located within walking distance of the residential apartment complex. But the bluff that made the […]
Inquiry on geomembrane curtain
August 1st, 2012
To the editor: A good part of the June/July issue highlighted the geomembrane curtain used at the Whiskeytown Reservoir. After reading the article, I admire the ingenuity of the curtain and its construction to ensure lower temperature water reaching salmon spawning grounds. However, there were important unanswered questions. How was 260,000 sq. ft. of old […]
Geomembrane at Hall Quarry Beach
August 1st, 2012
Swimmers who enjoy the Hall Quarry Beach in suburban Chicago experienced pleasant conditions this summer. After residents expressed concern over the cold temperatures at the Quarry, the Batavia Park District sought ideas to remedy the situation. Construction commenced in fall 2011, including installation of a geomembrane liner, designed to prevent water from leaking out of […]
India allocates $1 billion to technical textiles
August 1st, 2012
India’s finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee, presented a proposed budget for 2012–13 that invests $1 billion in technical textile growth in the form of a venture capital fund, India Opportunities Venture Fund. It is part of a five-year plan, the National Mission on Technical Textiles, and features a boost in investment for geotextile production; reduction in […]