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AGRULINE sizes now available in DIPS
August 31st, 2023
AGRU America announces official support for Ductile Iron Pipe Sizes (DIPS) for its AGRULINE piping systems. AGRULINE is manufactured in the United States with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for solid-wall pressure applications. AGRULINE is noted for its exceptional performance and service history when properly installed. Photo courtesy of CMG Pipelines. AGRULINE offers excellent durability, resistance to […]
Maccaferri webinar – Designing Riverbank Protection Systems – Sept. 5
August 31st, 2023
Maccaferri invites you to its webinar - Designing Riverbank Protection Systems: MacRa Design Vs. HEC-RAS - on September 5th, 2023 at 9:30 AM EST and 3 PM EST (pre-recorded). The speakers are Paolo di Pietro, DT Business Unit Senior Specialist, and Stefano Rignanese, DT Business Unit Business Developer. Access to the webinar is free but […]
ITE names executive director and CEO
August 30th, 2023
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) has announced that Steve Kuciemba will assume the position of executive director and CEO upon Jeff Paniati’s retirement. Paniati, who has served ITE in this position since 2015, will retire on October 31, 2023. Steve Kuciemba In announcing the selection, ITE International president Rosana Correa, P.E., PTOE, said, “We […]
Utah DOT using geofoam blocks for highway ramp
August 29th, 2023
The Utah Department of Transportation is using geofoam blocks — similar to the Styrofoam used in packaging materials and ice chests — to build a freeway ramp connecting the future West Davis Highway with southbound I-15 in Farmington. Photo courtesy of Utah DOT. Those blocks allow construction crews to build the new ramp in close […]
Lake Forest reservoir relining and floating cover
August 29th, 2023
FIGURE 1 Aerial view of the east cell (left side) completed in 2021 and west cell (right side) reservoir under construction in July 2022 Geosynthetic floating covers provide a highly sustainable and economical method of protecting and treating fresh and potable water. They are designed to protect fresh water from environmental contamination while eliminating water […]
Augmented geotextiles: A new frontier in selective removal of chemicals from aqueous solutions
August 28th, 2023
With increasing environmental concerns over water pollution and the need for sustainable water management, the development of advanced filtration technologies has become a priority. Augmented geotextiles are an emerging type of functionalized filter media (FFM) and represent a ground-breaking innovation in the field of geotextiles. These novel materials are based on conventional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) […]
Presto Geosystems webinar – Improving Infrastructure Resilience – Sept. 12
August 26th, 2023
Presto Geosystems will present the webinar – Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization Solutions for Better Roads, Highways and Bridges with the GEOWEB Geocells - on September 12, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 12 noon CDT. The presenter is José Pablo George, M.S., CPESC-IT, international business manager. Students can earn 1.0 PDH credit and you can […]
Geofabrics enhances manufacturing capabilities with support from Ridat
August 25th, 2023
UK-based thermoforming equipment manufacturer Ridat has supplied Geofabrics with a Model 8040AVF Vacuum Forming Machine with Duplex Heater, after being tasked with supporting the company in increasing its production capacity. The 8040AVF has been designed for consistent production of all commonly used thermoformable material of up to 12mm thickness. It provides an automatic vacuum forming […]
WOCA 2024 abstracts submission site open
August 24th, 2023
The World of Coal Ash (WOCA) is the biggest and best meeting in coal ash because of its oral presentation program. With talks and sessions covering all topics and subject matters in the industry, WOCA is the place to learn and share. Those interested in submitting an abstract can do so via the WOCA 2024 […]
DFI Educational Trust awards Women in Deep Foundations Professional Development Grants
August 24th, 2023
DFI Educational Trust has awarded five Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Professional Development Grants of $1,750 each to women working in the deep foundations industry. The grants will be presented during the annual conference at the Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) 7th annual networking event on Tuesday, October 31, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. […]