The importance of geomembrane flexibility

September 24, 2024  |  News

By Brian Fraser, Vice President Layfield Geosynthetics This article discusses the importance and benefits of flexibility in geomembranes. It includes understanding the differences in flexibility by geomembrane polymer type and geomembrane structure, including reinforced and non-reinforced. It …
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Eucalitto assumes AASHTO presidency

September 23, 2024  |  News

Garrett Eucalitto, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation and AASHTO vice president, has been formally named AASHTO president; finishing the term of Craig Thompson, the former secretary of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and former AASHTO president, who stepped down to t…
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Beaulieu International Group appoints new CEO

September 20, 2024  |  News

Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the appointment of its new CEO, Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck. This marks a new era of leadership and stability for the company. De Ruyck has a solid background in senior leadership roles and international finance. He is moving over from AbrisoJiffy where he …
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Schmitt receives 2024 Robert E. Skinner Award

September 19, 2024  |  News

Dr. Rolf R. Schmitt, deputy director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), U.S. Department of Transportation, is the 2024 recipient of the Robert E. Skinner, Jr. Distinguished Transportation Research Management Award for a four-decade career devoted to conceiving, designing, establishing, sust…
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DFI Educational Trust awards scholarship funds to 32 students pursuing careers in deep foundations

September 18, 2024  |  News

The DFI Educational Trust awarded $102,000 in scholarships this spring to 32 exceptional students preparing for a career in the civil engineering and construction fields. More scholarships will be awarded in the fall, thanks to the generosity of many donors and fundraising event participants and spo…
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Dam structure safety installation and repair using advanced geosynthetic technology

September 17, 2024  |  News

By Samantha Justice, P.E. Information contributed by Presto Geosystems With over 91,000 structures nationwide, dams and spillways are essential for controlling flooding, water distribution, and providing hydroelectric power. However, these structures cannot last forever. The average age of…
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Louisiana DOTD celebrates start of $360M bridge project

September 16, 2024  |  News

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the $360 million Jimmie Davis Bridge project that carries LA 511 over the Red River, connecting the Caddo and Bossier parishes. The agency said this project will …
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Agenda details released for AASHTO 2024 Safety Summit

September 13, 2024  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently released key agenda details for its 2024 Safety Summit and Peer Exchange, to be held October 15-17 in Houston. To register for the 2024 Safety Summit, click here. The summit brings together state department of …
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Efficient reclaimed water storage using geomembranes – Part 1

September 12, 2024  |  News

By Felon Wilson Some say as much as 50% of the nation’s potable water is used for non-potable applications such as irrigation. A long discussed and growing trend is water reuse, simply defined as a beneficial use of reclaimed water. One state defines reclaimed water as “domestic or municipal was…
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Top 12 finalists unveiled for America’s Transportation Awards

September 11, 2024  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has revealed the Top 12 finalists for the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards. After four regional competitions this summer, state departments of transportation from California, Arizona, Washington State, New Jersey, …
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