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The Geosynthetics Conference has gone virtual
February 1st, 2021
You are reading the show issue of Geosynthetics magazine. Whether you have just received this at home in print or are browsing through the issue online, we can’t wait to welcome you to the Geosynthetics Virtual Conference 2021. A wide variety of ways to learn and connect While you are attending the Geosynthetics Virtual Conference […]
Comparative analysis of the flow and filtration capabilities of sediment retention devices—Part 1
February 1st, 2021
By James E. Sprague and C. Joel Sprague Sediment retention devices (SRDs) include silt fences, wattles, filter logs, compost socks and various types of stormwater inlet protectors and are a widely used best management practice (BMP) to provide sediment filtration from stormwater runoff while allowing water passage. However, SRD performance varies greatly in flow rate […]
Kanai Resort shoreline protection and beach creation
February 1st, 2021
The completed Kanai Resort shoreline. Photograph courtesy of TenCate Geosynthetics. The Kanai Resort shoreline protection project had three distinct phases utilizing sand-colored geotextile tubes. The first phase was to install a natural-appearing shoreline protection structure with a height of 8.2 feet (2.5 m) to protect the entire 1 mile (1.7 km) of the resort shoreline. […]
Chair’s corner and GMA happenings
February 1st, 2021
By Bryan Gee As we move into 2021, I hope all of you are finding renewed optimism for your businesses and your personal lives, and that you remain healthy or are regaining your health as we look forward to the waning of the pandemic. The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) continues our many efforts to advance […]
The GMA Techline
February 1st, 2021
Moderated by George R. Koerner BIOLOGICAL DEGRADATION OF PE AND PP Q: Can you please enlighten me on the biological degradation of polyolefin polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP)? A: Within the various plant forms of biological life, i.e., bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi and algae, polymer degradation is essentially nonexistent due to high molecular weight of the common […]
Bituminous geomembranes (BGM) for ponds in mining
February 1st, 2021
By Natalie Daly and Bernard Breul FIGURE 1 RUSAL Alumina clarifier pond bituminous geomembrane (BGM) liner, Ireland Bitumen has emerged as a standard 20th-century waterproofing material in civil and water engineering in the form of bituminous concrete, asphalt and bituminous geomembranes. The first applications of bituminous geomembranes (BGM) were in France in 1975 near Grenoble […]
Premier Product Showcase 2021 offers first look at new products and services
February 1st, 2021
Here is your first look at some of the new products and services that will be available from companies in 2021. Geosynthetics Virtual Conference 2021 is co-locating with the IECA Annual Virtual Conference and Expo. The 2021 virtual show floor will bring together exhibitors covering the gamut of geosynthetic products and services. Registrants for the […]
Extreme direct shear testing
February 1st, 2021
By George R. Koerner The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) is doing direct shear testing under extreme environmental conditions (i.e., specifically extreme temperatures). At the prompting of two member companies, we have initiated an effort in this regard. This work looks at response curves over a wide range of normal pressures, 0–43.5 psi (0–300 kPa). The work […]