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International Achievement Award winners announced at IFAI Expo 2021
November 12th, 2021
The winner in the Geosynthetics category is from ACE Geosynthetics Inc.: Segmental block reinforced structure applied for the highway interchange project. Photograph courtesy of ACE Geosynthetics Inc. The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced the winners of the 2021 International Achievement Awards (IAA) at the Awards and Networking Breakfast at IFAI Expo 2021 on Nov. […]
IFAI Expo celebrates its 100th anniversary with a successful show in Nashville
November 11th, 2021
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) wrapped up IFAI Expo 2021, North America’s largest specialty, industrial and advanced textiles event, on Nov. 4 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. IFAI Expo 2021 included 218 exhibiting companies and a total of 3,173 participants. This year was the 100th anniversary of IFAI Expo's in-person show. IFAI […]
Proposed ASTM geosynthetics standard will aid in road and pavement design
November 11th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Tensar Corp. ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee (D35) is developing a proposed standard that will provide engineers with specific information for components necessary for road and pavement design. The proposed standard (WK70888) outlines a commonly used test to characterize the performance of geosynthetics for roadway applications. Specifically, it describes the use of the […]
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority taps Layfield Geosynthetics for floating cover for reservoir
November 10th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority The Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority (PWSA) chose Layfield Geosynthetics (USA) for the supply and installation of a new chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) liner and floating cover system for the Highland 2 Reservoir. The project includes demolition of the old liner and cover and fabrication and construction of a […]
GSI honors Scalia with Landreth award
November 9th, 2021
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) established the Robert and Mitchell Landreth “Steward of the Environment” award in honor of Robert E. Landreth (1939–2021) and his wife, Mitchell. The award is bestowed in recognition of “distinguished engineering achievement” by a young faculty member, graduate student or post-doctorate working with geosynthetics. Only one such award is given annually […]
Five geosynthetics performance tests to ensure suitability for your application
November 8th, 2021
An employee of e2 Technical Textiles tests geosynthetics in the lab. Photograph courtesy of e2 Technical Textiles. Technical textiles are versatile with widespread applications. For a product to perform optimally in its application, the manufacturer must carefully consider the technical factors required of the coated fabric in the research and development phase. Performance testing helps […]
ASTM signs MoU with Mexico’s national standards body
November 5th, 2021
ASTM International and Mexico’s national standards body, Dirección General de Normas (DGN), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Oct. 29, 2021. DGN, part of the Secretaría de Economía (Ministry of Economy), coordinates the development of standards and regulations and promotes standardization use in Mexico. Kathie Morgan, president, ASTM International, and Alfonso Guati Rojo Sánchez, […]
Caltrans bets on Tensar geosynthetic-reinforced chip seal for pavement
November 4th, 2021
by Dennis Rogers, Pavement Maintenance Regional Manager: California, Tensar Corp. The completed highway incorporating GRCS. Photograph courtesy of Tensar Corp. Serving as the district maintenance engineer for Caltrans’ District 9 (Bishop) for more than 22 years, John Fox has overseen thousands of miles of pavement-preservation treatments, including polymer-modified, gap-graded pavements; dense-graded pavements; asphalt rubber seals; […]
Geofabrics Australasia works with Concrete Canvas on Australian highway
November 3rd, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Geofabrics Australasia The Geofabrics Australasia team maximized the safety, efficiency and physical integrity of Concrete Canvas by advising project contractors to screw and seal joints on the Warrego Highway development in Roma, Queensland, Australia, a region that typically experiences higher temperatures and humidity. The Concrete Canvas Ltd. Warmer Climate User Guide outlines how to […]
NAUE geosynthetics secure German road embankment over old mining area
November 2nd, 2021
Photograph courtesy of NAUE The German federal highway B91 between the cities of Deuben and Werschen in Germany is a collector road with access to the A9 motorway. The subsoil risks resulting from past lignite mining activities represent an enormous challenge in the region. Subsidence has occurred regularly. Solution In the area of a bridge […]