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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Webinar – An Introduction to Ground Improvement with Geogrid and Geopiers – Jan. 18

January 12, 2024  |  News

Tensar and GEOPIER are presenting the live webinar – An Introduction to Ground Improvement with Geogrid and Geopiers on January 18, 2024at 1 p.m. Eastern. The duration is 50 minutes, attendees are eligible for 1 PDH/course completion credit hour and you can register here and you can register here.…
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Geomembranes as an effective environmental compliance solution in rail yards

January 11, 2024  |  News

On the evening of February 3, 2023, a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The tanker cars, carrying several types of chemicals, ruptured and caught fire. The aftermath unfolded in the news for days, weeks, and months. The event impacted the population of the small community most directly, but al…
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AASHTO discusses proposed trichloroethylene rule

January 10, 2024  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently provided feedback to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its proposal to address the “unreasonable risk of injury to human health presented” by trichloroethylene or TCE as part of the Toxic Substanc…
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Contech introduces bell and spigot pipe solution

January 9, 2024  |  News

Contech® Engineered Solutions, a Quikrete company, announces the launch of QuikJoint® with UHP (ultra-high performance) technology, an innovative joint solution for the DuroMaxx® SRPE (steel reinforced polyethylene) piping system that allows for easy in-ground pressure testing to confirm proper i…
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FHWA Pavement Testing Facility opens

January 8, 2024  |  News

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new FHWA Pavement Testing Facility.  The facility will use rapid pavement test…
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