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FHWA announces deputy administrator
May 31st, 2024
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced Kristin White as FHWA deputy administrator. Ms. White has served as FHWA chief counsel since July 2023, playing a pivotal role in advising FHWA senior leadership and staff in advancing key FHWA programs and initiatives as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Kristin White “Throughout her career, […]
Koerner announces GSI ascendancy plan
May 30th, 2024
One of the big announcements at the 5th Pan-American Conference On Geosynthetics (GeoAmericas 2024) in Toronto came from George Koerner who announced that he is stepping down as director of the Geosynthetics Institute (GSI) but is not retiring in 2025. “I’m transitioning but certainly not ending my duties,” Koerner said. “GSI is alive and well. […]
Top 5 essential considerations for selecting the right geomembrane for your disinfection system – Part 1
May 29th, 2024
Geomembranes play a significant role in the water and wastewater industry. That industry is broad and large, and important to public health and the environment. This post will provide an overview of water/wastewater disinfection processes, and top considerations in geomembrane selection in those applications. XR-3 PW geomembrane baffle curtains for finished water storage tank at […]
Creep is not a factor for geocell load support
May 28th, 2024
An accurate understanding of creep resistance is essential to proper material selection when using polymers, and in the case of geocells, this science is being misapplied. The definition of creep deformation is “the tendency of a solid material to move slowly or deform permanently under the influence of mechanical stress.” This potential failure mode creates […]
Webinar – Reliability Analysis of Landfill Slopes – June 11
May 28th, 2024
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is presenting the webinar - Reliability Analysis of Landfill Slopes – on June 11 at noon CDT. Pre-recorded viewings are: June 12, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded - Australia) June 12, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-recorded - South Africa) June 12, 2024 at 5 p.m. JST (Pre-recorded - Japan) The […]
Webinar – Flexible Design Solutions for Dams and Spillways – June 11
May 27th, 2024
Presto GeoSystems presents the webinar – Flexible Design Solutions for Dams and Spillways Using the GEOWEB Soil Confinement System – on June 11, 2024 at 11 a.m. CDT. The webinar is free, a 1.0 PDH Credit can be earned, the presenter is Sam Justice, PE, and you can register here. When it comes to erosion […]
Webinar – How to Use Interlayers to Improve Asphalt Performance in Pavement Rehabilitation and New Construction – May 30
May 24th, 2024
GeoSolutions presents the webinar - How to Use Interlayers to Improve Asphalt Performance in Pavement Rehabilitation and New Construction – on May 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. EDT. The webinar is free, you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Discover the transformative power of interlayers in construction projects. This engaging […]
NOCoE committee names new chair, vice chair
May 24th, 2024
The National Operations Center of Excellence or NOCoE Technical Advisory Committee recently named a new chair and vice chair, appointed by Scott Marler, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, who serves as the chair of the NOCoE Strategic Advisory Council. Laurie Matkowski, at left, and Galen McGill. NOCoE is a partnership of the American […]
ArmaLynk geosynthetic receives EPD Hub certification
May 23rd, 2024
Reinforced Earth’s geogrid geosynthetic, ArmaLynk® has received certification from EPD Hub for its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). This certification provides detailed information on the environmental impact of the product throughout its lifecycle, meeting key international environmental standards. A geosynthetic, ArmaLynk® is an ultra-high-strength geogrid for soil reinforcement and ground stabilization applications. The geogrid is made […]
Montana DOT’s Burke wins AASHTOWare Prismatic Award
May 22nd, 2024
Patricia Walsh Burke – a traffic safety engineering section supervisor for the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) – recently received the Prismatic Legacy Award for her work on behalf of AASHTOWare. Photo by MDT. Graphic design by AASHTO. AASHTOWare, a division of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, offers a suite of […]