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Geocomposite groundwater drainage system for bluff erosion protection
February 1st, 2019
The project presented herein was designed to enhance an existing groundwater drainage system and repair erosion related to groundwater seepage on a berm constructed using coal combustion residuals (CCR) on top of a Lake Michigan bluff at a site in southeastern Wisconsin. This article presents the planning, design and implementation of the remedy. The planning […]
The magic of water and geosynthetics
February 1st, 2019
Water is a fundamental issue in many projects using geosynthetics. From erosion control to reservoir liners and covers, from landfill leachate pond barriers to coal ash dewatering, handling water and the effects of water are considerations nearly every engineer employing geosynthetics considers. Geosynthetics can effectively manage water applications of erosion control, reinforcement, barriers, filtration and […]
Slope reinforcement at the Atlanta airport
February 1st, 2019
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Atlanta airport slope stability General Contractor: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. Design Engineer: Propex GeoSolutions HPTRM manufacturer and fabricator: Propex GeoSolutions HPTRM installer: Athena Construction Group Inc. HPTRM product: ARMORMAX® Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport, accommodating more than 100 million passengers and more than 950 thousand flights annually. Heavy […]