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Agenda detailed for AASHTO 2023 Annual Meeting
October 19th, 2023
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) announced exciting details about the 2023 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis on November 13-16, unveiling the keynote speaker and four knowledge sessions designed to delve into crucial industry subjects. Courtesy of AASHTO. AASHTO’s Annual Meeting brings together experts from the public and private sector to share […]
Tutumluer wins IGS Award
October 18th, 2023
Erol Tutumluer, the Abel Bliss Professor, has received the IGS Award from the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) during its 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics, held in Rome in September. Tutumluer was cited “in recognition of his significant scholarly contributions made towards the use of geosynthetics in roadways, railways and airfields, including innovative quantification and sensing […]
E-GEOTEX-Pro introduced for cleaning coverings with geotextiles
October 17th, 2023
Terrazza MC Belgium has announced its cooperation with EGO Machines for the development and launch of the Terrazza E-GEOTEX-Pro® machine, designed for cleaning and maintaining coverings with geotextiles. Dany Mestdag, CEO of Terrazza MC, is excited about the cooperation with EGO Machines and stresses that this collaboration is necessary to provide the right service and […]
Modular tanks vs. concrete tanks: Which should you choose?
October 16th, 2023
When it comes to choosing a drainage system for your construction project, you have two main options: concrete tanks and modular tanks. While both have their own unique benefits, understanding the differences between these two options can help you make an informed decision for your project. Concrete tanks have been a staple in the construction […]
DFI announces appointments
October 13th, 2023
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces Mary Ellen Large has been named co-chair of DFI’s Structural Slurry Wall and Seepage Control Committee. She succeeds Amr Ragy of Bauer Foundation Corp. and joins co-chair Meeok Kim, Ph.D., P.E., of Thornton Tomasetti. Large brings over 30 years of foundation experience to geotechnical specialty engineering and construction contractor, Nicholson […]
GCL used to cap former arsenic processing plant
October 12th, 2023
The New South Wales, Australian government has completed a $3.4 million project to remediate contamination at the former Jennings Processing Plant near Tenterfield, cleaning up a legacy polluted site almost 100 years since it closed. It took years of planning to excavate and contain soil contaminated at the former Jennings Processing Plant. The Crown Lands […]
Improve geogrid performance with Mayzo’s Beta Nucleation Technology
October 11th, 2023
Mayzo, a leading innovator in specialty additive chemical manufacturing, introduces its state-of-the-art Beta Nucleation Masterbatch Systems, which provide improved performance of geogrids. This development marks a significant advancement in geogrid technology, offering a range of benefits for industries reliant on soil reinforcement and stabilization. Geogrids are widely used in construction, civil engineering, and geotechnical applications […]
More than $9 billion in improvements planned for Oklahoma highways
October 10th, 2023
More than $9 billion in upgrades are planned in the latest updates of both the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Eight-Year Construction Work Plan and Four-Year Asset Preservation Program. Photo courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Approved by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission, the Federal Fiscal Year 2024-2031 Eight-Year Construction Work Plan contains $8.8 billion worth […]
FGI Webinar – Sustainable Design of Walls and Slopes – Oct. 17
October 10th, 2023
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) webinar – Sustainable Design of Walls and Slopes - will be held on October 17, 2023 at noon CDT. The presenter is Liz Smith, P.E., G.E., D.GE.; it is free to industry professionals and students; a 1.0 PDH is available; and you can register here. Pre-recorded listens are available Oct. […]
Leveraging soil nail technology for MSE retaining wall
October 10th, 2023
Figure 1 The repair involved installing a matrix of grouted soil nails varying from 15 to 40 feet long in a pattern along the many faces of the 610-foot-long wall. The Domain at Phipps Plaza is a luxury condominium development in the well-traveled and populated urban area of Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga. This 319-unit mid-rise […]