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EPA finalizes stronger chemical risk evaluation process to protect workers and communities

April 30, 2024

…the Ninth Circuit remanded several provisions of the rule back to the agency for reconsideration. Another aspect of the litigation, related to the policy to categorically exclude the consideration of…

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The use of bituminous geomembranes (BGM) in reservoir applications

April 10, 2024

…layer is enriched with sand, serving a dual purpose of bolstering UV resistance and providing necessary traction for installation personnel. Positioned at the bottom is an anti-perforation film, strategically designed…

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Geosynthetics embankment with seismic resilience for highway

April 1, 2024

…an adequately designed GRS structure is effective in seismic resistance and can significantly reduce damage caused by fault movement (Bray 2001; Ardah et al. 2018; Chiang et al. 2021). Based…

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Reflecting on the Robert M. Koerner Lectures

April 1, 2024

…geosynthetic engineering education for years to come. References 2023 Dr. J.P. Giroud  https://vimeo.com/807538927/e0ff086e28 2021 Dr. Jie Han  https://vimeo.com/558164061/ad990f072c 2019 Dr. Barry Christopher not recorded 2017 Dr. George Koerner  https://geosynthetics.textiles.org/koerner-lecture/ …

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Montana DOT director retiring

March 22, 2024

…serve as the agency’s interim director. Malcolm “Mack” Long. Photo courtesy of Montana DOT. Appointed by Governor Greg Gianforte (R) as director in January 2021, Long brought 25 years of…

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Ensuring quality control in Cured-in-Place (CIPP) applications 

March 15, 2024

…in the laboratory to evaluate properties such as melt flow/viscosity consistency, film quality and clarity to ensure a stable extrusion coating process. D2412 parallel plate load During production, polymer coating…

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Innovations in aquaculture with engineering plastics

March 11, 2024

back to the United States (7). How can aquaculture startups succeed? Through innovative designs and the use of modern materials such as engineering plastics. Role of engineering plastics in aquaculture…

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FHWA’s Ocel receives 2024 Richard Fountain Award

March 4, 2024

…senior structural engineer providing steel bridge expertise to internal and external stakeholders. He holds a bachelor of science and doctorate from the University of Minnesota and a master of science…

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Amy Bircher appointed to advisory committee by President Biden

February 26, 2024

…the visiting committee at WVU. Most recently, she pledged $200,000 to her alma mater for the development of a new textile lab, which opened on April 17, 2021, and is…

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WSDOT’s Millar receives 2024 OPAL Award from ASCE

February 20, 2024

…The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently awarded one of its 2024 Outstanding Projects and Leadership or OPAL awards to Roger Millar, secretary of the Washington State…

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