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Building climate-resilient infrastructure using geosynthetics
October 31st, 2023
When extreme weather events occur, communities are often left to grapple with the devastating effects. An increase in extreme weather patterns, coupled with aging or inadequate infrastructure, amplifies the often dangerous and costly damage that ensues—especially for vulnerable communities living in low-lying areas. According to a recent study, the United States could see a 26.4% increase […]
Han becomes 2023-24 G-I president
October 30th, 2023
Dr. Jie Han, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, is the new president of the Geo-Institute (G-I) Board of Governors for 2023-24. He took office at the October 2023 board meeting. Dr. Jie Han Han is a Roy A. Roberts University Distinguished Professor in the Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. He received […]
TRB announces 2024 Sharon D. Banks Award recipient
October 27th, 2023
Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr. The 2024 Sharon D. Banks Award recipient is Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., chief executive officer of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in Jacksonville, Fla. The Sharon D. Banks Award is a biennial award established in memory of Sharon D. Banks, the former general manager of AC Transit in Oakland, Calif., and […]
World-renowned designer/architect visits Concrete Canvas
October 26th, 2023
Lord Norman Foster, founder of global architecture and design practice Foster + Partners and president of the Norman Foster Foundation, recently visited the headquarters of Concrete Canvas Ltd. The Norman Foster Foundation has previously worked with the new CCX™ material, the latest high performance GCCM created by Concrete Canvas, on the Essential Homes Research Project […]
EPA finalizes rule to require enhanced PFAS reporting to Toxics Release Inventory
October 25th, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that improves reporting on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by eliminating an exemption that allowed facilities to avoid reporting information on PFAS when those chemicals were used in small concentrations. Often referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are used at […]
Plastic technology revolutionizes aquaculture
October 24th, 2023
The Norwegian company Bluegreen AS has successfully implemented a groundbreaking aquaculture project, the Marine Donut. This closed floating fish farming system, made from the highly crack-resistant plastic PE 100-RC, was installed on a salmon farm owned by SalMar in Norway. This innovative facility, whose PE 100-RC components were supplied entirely by AGRU, marks the beginning of a […]
Webinar – The Importance of Proactive Pavement Management – Oct. 26
October 23rd, 2023
The Tensar webinar - The Importance of Proactive Pavement Management – will be held on October 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. EST. The speaker is Tom Cummins, sales manager at vialytics for the northeast U.S., attendees are eligible for a ½ PDH credit, and you can register here. One of the most significant challenges for […]
U.S. Department of Transportation advances America’s infrastructure with expanded regional grants
October 23rd, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced another step forward in advancing critical transportation infrastructure projects across the United States by expanding the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) program to 24 accelerators receiving $24 million in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Administered by the Build America Bureau, the RIA program accelerates project delivery and clears barriers for […]
Minimum short-term seam peel strength requirements and long-term performance of geocell junctions
October 20th, 2023
Internal geocell junctions, also called seams, play a critical role in ensuring that a geocell system will perform uniformly and consistently across the footprint of a stabilized area. In load support applications, non-uniform junction performance can lead to differential settlement and localized subsidence. This can lead to serviceability issues, damage to the overlying structure/pavement, and […]
Cation exchange processes in GCLs
October 20th, 2023
FIGURE 1 GCL panel installed in the bottom liner system of a municipal solid waste landfill. Photo courtesy of Nazli Yesiller Geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) are multi-component materials commonly used in hydraulic barrier systems in applications ranging from different types of landfills to waste ponds to additional liquid containment applications. Conventional GCLs consist of a […]