AASHTO names CDMA chair and vice chair

January 19, 2024  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has named Gregory Ciparelli, chief data officer for the Connecticut Department of Transportation, to a two-year term as chair of its Committee on Data Management and Analytics (CDMA). Concurrently, AASHTO appointed Lou A…
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Webinar – Protecting Water with Flexible Geomembranes – Feb. 8

January 19, 2024  |  News

Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) presents the live webinar – Protecting Water with Flexible Geomembranes – on February 8, 2024 at noon CST. It is free to industry professionals and students, a 1.0 PDH is available, and you can register here. Pre-recorded webinars are also available: Februa…
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The evolution of geosynthetic liner materials: Innovation for efficiency, sustainability and quality

January 18, 2024  |  News

The world of geosynthetic liners is buzzing with innovation, driven by increasing demands for efficiency, performance, and, most importantly, sustainability. Whether you’re a veteran user of traditional liners or venturing into the exciting world of eco-friendly alternatives, this blog ex…
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FHWA seeks bridge project and planning grant applications

January 17, 2024  |  News

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently issued a notice of funding opportunity or NOFO for up to $9.6 billion in fiscal year 2023 through FY 2026 Bridge Project grants and $80 million in FY 2023 through FY 2026 Bridge Planning Project grants. Those two measures are funded by the FHWA’…
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Geotechnical Frontiers announces call for abstracts

January 17, 2024  |  News

Submit an abstract today for the opportunity to be a presenter at Geotechnical Frontiers 2025! This is a perfect opportunity to share your research and expertise with the global geotechnical community. Submissions will be accepted until Feb, 16, 2024. Learn more and submit here: https://geotechnica…
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World of Coal Ash 2024 in Grand Rapids

January 16, 2024  |  News

The World of Coal Ash – affectionately called WOCA – is the premier international conference on the science, application, and sustainability of coal combustion products. WOCA is hosted by the American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) and the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (…
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Comparing scour protection methods

January 16, 2024  |  News

By Steve Williams, P.E. Prior to the construction of the Manahawkin Bay Bridge project in New Jersey, scour conditions were identified during regular inspections conducted by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). As a result, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requested that …
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State DOTs win National Roadway Safety Awards

January 15, 2024  |  News

Six state departments of transportation recently took home National Roadway Safety Awards for infrastructure projects aimed at reducing highway injuries and fatalities, with two other state DOTs receiving honorable mentions for their efforts. The biennial National Roadway Safety Awards program – p…
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FGI webinar – Electrical Leak Location (ELL): Planning and Preparation – Jan. 16

January 12, 2024  |  News

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute presents the webinar – Electrical Leak Location (ELL): Planning and Preparation – on January 16, 2024 at noon CST. Pre-recorded listens are available: January 17, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded – Australia); January 17, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-record…
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The importance of CIPP and its benefits

January 12, 2024  |  News

CIPP (Cured In Place Pipe) technology, also known as trenchless technology or in-situ pipe repair, enables the restoration of damaged sewer systems without the requirement for excavation or trench digging. This process involves deploying CIPP tubes using water, steam, or air pressure to line the exi…
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