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Mining and erosion control
August 1st, 2023
Erosion control, sediment control, revegetation and dewatering activities are common at mining sites. The Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) is a leading industry organization home to top manufacturers of erosion and sediment control products, component suppliers, material distributors and test laboratories. ECTC members are dedicated to advancing the knowledge, experience and expertise of erosion and […]
Need for substitute surfactant for ASTM D5397
August 1st, 2023
It has been brought to our attention by the ASTM task group regarding ASTM D5397, Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Stress Crack Resistance of Polyolefin Geomembranes Using Notched Constant Tensile Load Test, that the surfactant used in this experiment (Igepal CO-630) is a regulated substance in some countries (i.e., EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and […]
IGS North America update: Education in the spotlight
August 1st, 2023
IGS North America (IGS-NA) has an educational mission, focused on both today’s contributors to the civil engineering field and tomorrow’s (students). With regard to students, the 2023-2024 IGS-NA board has numerous irons in the fire: We issued four fellowships (currently $500 each) in February as part of our joint initiative with the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) […]
Road slope stability in Auckland, New Zealand
August 1st, 2023
Efficient and effective surface stabilization with StrataWeb and StrataGrid. Photo courtesy of Cirtex. Red Hills is a 400-lot residential development situated in Westgate, Auckland, New Zealand. This north-facing, elevated greenfield site sits on sloping land, with steep batters surrounding each block of housing to create the maximum amount of usable land. With some slopes steeper […]