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GSI Fellowship Award recipients announced
October 17th, 2022
The 2022-2023 Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) Fellowship proposals have been reviewed by Dr. George Koerner, Dr. Grace Hsuan and the GSI Board of Advisors (BOA). GSI is pleased to announce that 10 recipients of this year’s $5,000 awards have been chosen. As in previous years, the candidate must be either pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree […]
2022 GMA Fall Lobby Days
October 14th, 2022
This year’s Lobby Days will take place in Washington, D.C. on November 15 and 16th. With the full return to in-person meetings, Whitmer & Worrall (W&W) will be setting up two types of meetings: 1) Congressional Office Visits and 2) Reception/Lunch Invitations. Please register your intent to attend as soon as possible so that we […]
FGI webinar – Mobilized Interface Strengths on Geosynthetic Lined Slopes – October 18
October 13th, 2022
A webinar on Mobilized Interface Strengths on Geosynthetic Lined Slopes will take place on October 18 at noon CDT; noon October 19 AEST pre-recorded (Australia); October 19 noon CAT pre-recorded (South Africa); and 5 p.m. JST pre-recorded (Japan). The presenter is Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E. It is free to students and industry professionals, a […]
Webinar – Improve Energy Infrastructure Resilience with Geocells, Porous Pavers and Construction Mats – Oct. 18
October 12th, 2022
A webinar on Improving Energy Infrastructure Resilience with Geocells, Porous Pavers and Construction Mats will take place on October 18, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT. You can earn 1.0 PDH credit and register here. The webinar is presented by Cory Schneider, environmental scientist and business development manager for Presto Geosystems. He will […]
5-Part Series (Part 5): Chemical resistance
October 11th, 2022
Editor’s note: Last November 2021, E Squared Technical Textiles discussed the five geosynthetics performance tests to ensure suitability for your application: Chemical Resistance, UV Resistance, Cold Resistance, Abrasion Resistance, and Flame Retardancy. In this fifth part of a new five-part series, E Squared takes an expanded look at each of these specific tests, this time […]
AASHTO updates subsurface investigations guide
October 10th, 2022
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently published Manual on Subsurface Investigations, 2nd Edition, which supersedes the first edition issued in 1988. Above graphic courtesy of AASHTO. This manual describes the elements, considerations, investigation tools and techniques, and reporting requirements for geotechnical subsurface investigations for transportation facilities. This second edition features updates addressing advancements […]
30th Buchanan Lecture set for Oct. 14
October 7th, 2022
The 30th Buchanan Lecture is set for October 14, 2022 at 2 p.m CT. at the College Station Hilton and Conference Center in College Station, Texas. Mark Buchanan This year’s lecturer Mark Buchanan, president of the Structural Integrity Group and grandson of Spencer Buchanan after whom the lecture is named. His topic is “Risk Mitigation in […]
Toowoomba landfill undergoing $5.3 million vertical expansion with piggy-back geomembrane liner
October 6th, 2022
The Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is undertaking a $5.3 million project to extend the life of the Toowoomba Waste Management Centre landfill in Toowoomba, Queensland. Specialist Brisbane firm DECC Environmental has started work on the project with support from Toowoomba civil engineering firm Harrison Infrastructure Group. TRC Water and Waste Committee portfolio leader Cr Nancy […]
IECA webinar – Innovation in Erosion and Sediment Control: Hemp Fiber and Sheep Wool – October 11 and 12
October 5th, 2022
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is hosting a webinar on Innovation in Erosion and Sediment Control: Hemp Fiber and Sheep Wool on October 11, 2022 at 3 p.m. MT/5 p.m. ET; and Oct. 12 at 8 a.m. Sydney Time. You can register here. This webinar will look at research into waste wool and hemp […]
Terrafix Geosynthetics Inc. acquires Geosynthetic Systems
October 4th, 2022
Terrafix Geosynthetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leggett and Platt, has acquired Ottawa-based Geosynthetics Systems. Geosynthetic Systems specializes in the distribution of products used for erosion and sediment control, drainage and stormwater management, construction, gabion systems, engineered walls and landscaping. Geosynthetic Systems was founded by Peter Mulrooney, an entrepreneur whose background consists of experiences in […]