Critical Geosynthetics Interface

October 1, 2024  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: I have a question regarding critical geosynthetics interface for a final cover system. The cross section from top to bottom is as follows:
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PVC Pipe Leak Repair

October 1, 2024  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: Can buried PVC plastic pipe be repaired? Our pipe has been impacted after being buried for seven years and we are seeing a bit of moisture on the outside of our pressure pipe.
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Surface Impoundment Leak Detection

October 1, 2024  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: We have a double composite surface impoundment with a leak detection between the liner system containing frackwater (brine with high chlorides content) and are seeing evidence of a leak in the primary liner after five years of excellent operations. The pond and leak detection zone (LDZ) levels ha…
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The role of a biaxial geogrid in subgrade stabilization

October 1, 2024  |  Features

In the civil engineering discipline, the challenge of constructing durable and cost-effective roadways over problematic soils is a common yet complex issue. High-plasticity clay subgrades, known for their susceptibility to moisture and subsequent weakening, pose significant hurdles. Traditional meth…
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Announcing the 2024 International Achievement Awards Winners

September 30, 2024  |  Awards, IAA, News

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and excellence driving this dynamic industry. IAA …
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PennDOT wins top honors at 2024 TSMO Awards

September 30, 2024  |  News

The National Operations Center for Excellence (NOCoE) recently named the winners of its 2024 Transportation Systems Management and Operations or TSMO Awards, given out annually to help promote the value of TSMO; a set of strategies that focuses on operational improvements that maintains and restores…
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Ceylan receives 2024 Roy W. Crum Award

September 27, 2024  |  News

Dr. Halil Ceylan, Pitt-Des Moines, Inc. Endowed Professor in the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at Iowa State University, and long-time ISCP member, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Roy W. Crum Award, presented by the Transportation Research Board (TR…
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Exploring the future of soil reinforcement with TerraGrid High Strength Geogrid

September 26, 2024  |  News

Contributed by Polyfabrics In the field of civil engineering, where material integrity is critical, TerraGrid® HSG emerges as a greener option with a lower carbon footprint. It stands out as a technically compliant (NSW RMS/Qld TMR/VicRoads compliant) and economically efficient solution compared to…
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Boardman outlines vision for Wisconsin DOT

September 25, 2024  |  News

Kristina Boardman – who officially became secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on September 12 – recently outlined her strategic vision for the agency in terms of addressing statewide transportation needs. Formerly deputy secretary of the Wisconsin DOT, Boardman was named secr…
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 Show Stoppers winners announced

September 24, 2024  |  ATA News, Awards, News, Show Stoppers

The winners of the 13th annual Show Stoppers Awards program were recently announced at the 2024 Advanced Textiles Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
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