Improving geosynthetics shipping

October 1, 2023  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: We are having delivery problems this year and shipping has gotten much more expensive. Can you suggest how we can improve the situation?
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Service life of exposed geosynthetics

October 1, 2023  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: Can we correlate laboratory versus outdoor weathering of geomembranes? I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter because we are getting technical challenges on this issue from regulators.
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Septic system drain fields

October 1, 2023  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: Should I sock the perforated pipe of my septic system drain field and eliminate the gravel rock/bedding around the pipe?
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Geotextiles traceability

October 1, 2023  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: We are having a problem with traceability on our project with geotextiles. Does this really matter for each roll and lot of material?
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Crimping prefabricated vertical drains

October 1, 2023  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: Can you enlighten me of any work related to the crimping of prefabricated vertical drains (PVD) as a result of soil consolidation and settlement of harbor sludge or dredge spoil? We are anticipating 3 feet (1 m) of settlement in 30 feet (10 m) of sediment (sludge/spoil).
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Road link fixed with geosynthetics

October 1, 2023  |  Update

Repairs to a crucial roadway using aggregates made from recycled glass and polymeric geosynthetic reinforcements have allowed commuters to get back on the road sooner than expected. An elevated section of Interstate 95 that passes through northeast Philadelphia, Pa., collapsed on June 11 after a fue…
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More good news for ATA members

October 1, 2023  |  Editorial

As most of you know, Geosynthetics magazine is a publication of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA)—a member-owned, member-driven trade association representing the specialty fabrics and technical textiles industry to provide members with relevant information, sourcing solutions and networking…
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HeatGard® used in next-generation solar and thermal pit storage project

September 29, 2023  |  News

With the need to transition away from fossil fuel-based energy generation, large-scale and long-duration energy storage has become critical. RayGen, an Australian technology company, has created an innovative cost-effective solution to combine renewable solar power generation, energy storage, and re…
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New alliance program unveiled by AASHTOWare

September 28, 2023  |  News

Software provider AASHTOWare – a division of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) – recently launched a new endeavor called the AASHTOWare Alliance Program. Since 1985, AASHTOWare has been the premier source of innovative technology solutions for the t…
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Terzaghi Day returns with special guest John Burland – Oct. 2

September 27, 2023  |  News

In 2016, the Geo-Institute (G-I) started observing Terzaghi Day, held every year on the birthday of Karl Terzaghi, the father (or grandfather, depending on who you’re talking to) of soil mechanics. Join us for Terzaghi Day 2023 on Monday, Oct 2 at 2 p.m. ET on the G-I Youtube channel. You can regi…
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