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AASHTO issues 44th edition of ‘Materials Standards’
August 12th, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently released the 44th edition of its “Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing and AASHTO Provisional Standards,” more commonly known as the “Materials Standards.” Developed by the AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements, these standards contain specifications, recommended practices, test methods, […]
Two examples of geomembranes as innovative construction materials
August 9th, 2024
By Felon Wilson For several years, the U.S. Congress has considered legislation encouraging the use of innovative construction materials. A specific bill termed “Innovative Materials in American Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded” or called “IMAGINE,” was first introduced in 2018. It was again introduced in 2021 as a result of the increased infrastructure expenditures anticipated […]
Core & Main expanding into Canada; acquiring HM Pipe Products
August 8th, 2024
Core & Main has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of HM Pipe Products, Inc. and HM Pipe Products Kitchener Inc. (collectively, HM Pipe Products), a Canadian distributor of water and wastewater products. "With our expansion into Canada, we will achieve a key milestone for Core & Main,” said Steve […]
Slope stabilization for erosion control on steep landscape planting slope
August 7th, 2024
Information contributed by Presto Geosystems Oyster Point, a prominent development area in South San Francisco, Calif., experienced significant erosion on a recently constructed landscape planting slope during heavy storms. Despite initial efforts to stabilize the slope with vegetation, surface runoff compromised the slope’s integrity. The primary challenge was the steep 2H:1V slope, which was highly […]
Webinar – Reducing Erosion Along Coastlines from Rivers to Oceans – Aug. 27
August 6th, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the free live webinar - Reducing Erosion Along Coastlines from Rivers to Oceans – on August 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. CDT. The presenter is Sam Justice, PE, you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Coastlines can range from tranquil ponds and lazy streams to raging rivers […]
CNITA announces date for 2024 EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium
August 5th, 2024
The China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA) announced that the 2024 EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium (EAGS) will be held in Tai’an, Shandong, China on November 22. Co-organized by CNITA and EDANA, the EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium is a conference and tabletop exhibition covering markets, products, technologies and applications for geosynthetics, including geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes, geocomposites, […]
Concrete Canvas plans expansion and U.S. production facility
August 5th, 2024
Concrete Canvas USA has announced that sales of its geosynthetic cementitious composite mat products (GCCMs) have hit record levels across the United States in the financial year 2023-24. This rapid growth in demand has now reached a level that justifies the expansion of its nation-wide sales team and the establishment of a local production facility […]
Nominations sought for AASHTO 2024 Vanguard Award
August 5th, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has opened the nomination period for the 2024 Transportation Vanguard Award. Applications will be accepted through September 14. The definition of a “vanguard” is someone who is at the forefront of new developments and technologies. In this spirit, AASHTO established the annual Vanguard award to […]
Sediment filter bags: A summary of the IECA design standard
August 2nd, 2024
What are sediment filter bags? A sediment filter bag is a temporary sediment control practice that uses a manufactured, non-woven geotextile or permeable fabric bag to filter stormwater and separate sediment, slurry, and solid materials from construction sites. Sediment filter bags can capture larger soil particle sizes, but clay and silt size particles may pass […]
NOCoE announces Strategic Advisory Council appointments
August 1st, 2024
The National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) has named Vicki Kramer and Shawn Wilson to its Strategic Advisory Council (SAC), which provides strategic oversight and direction for the organization. The appointments were made by Scott Marler, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, who serves as the chair of NOCoE’s SAC. Shawn Wilson, left, and […]