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Soliciting all interested parties in creating a new geomat specification
April 1st, 2024
FIGURE 1 Polypropylene geomat with geotextile The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has a long history of creating industry-wide generic specifications for geosynthetics. At present, we have 23 promulgated and three others under development. Like all engineered materials, geosynthetics need general requirements/thresholds to incorporate into plans and specifications. GSI is currently undertaking a new effort in regards […]
XR-3 geomembrane helps supply fresh water to residents of Baltimore
April 1st, 2024
XR-3 geomembrane installation at completion. Photograph courtesy of Seaman Corporation. Druid Hill Park was inaugurated in 1860 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, totaling 745 acres (300 ha) in size. Druid Lake was constructed (1863–1871) to provide a 1-billion-gallon (440 million m3) capacity, 55-acre (22 ha) freshwater reservoir supplying the city […]
Geosynthetics companies navigate the infrastructure law
April 1st, 2024
The Indiana Department of Transportation installs Petromat® Enviro™ on a section of Interstate 70 to provide a full pavement moisture barrier and stress absorption layer. Image: Solmax The $1.2 trillion bipartisan InfrastructureInvestment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed more than two years ago to invest in America’s crumbling infrastructure, providing funding to rebuild roads and […]