Closing and capping the Timber Ridge Landfill

February 1, 2012  |  Case Studies

This project, submitted by Agru America Inc., won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2011 International Achievement Awards(IAA) / Geosynthetics presented by the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Each project in its own special way, exhibits outstanding innovation, technical skill an…
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Using geosynthetics to stabilize soils in a harsh environment

February 1, 2012  |  Case Studies

Erosion control in mining applications By Dhani Narejo, Bruno Hay, and Bryan Wedin Mine site erosion problems One of the largest nickel mining sites in the world is located on the island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. Due to the size of the mining project and the terrain of the site, signifi…
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Application of complex reinforced structure near fault zone

February 1, 2012  |  Case Studies

This project, submitted by Ace Geosynthetics, won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2011 International Achievement Awards(IAA) / Geosynthetics presented by the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Each project in its own special way, exhibits outstanding innovation, technical skill an…
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Geotextile-reinforced soil retaining wall for Hetaoyu Mine coal processing plant

February 1, 2012  |  Case Studies

This project, submitted by TenCate Geosynthetics, won an Award of Excellence in the 2011 International Achievement Awards(IAA) / Geosynthetics presented by the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Each project in its own special way, exhibits outstanding innovation, technical skill and desi…
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Reader wants more info about GRS

February 1, 2012  |  News

Editor’s Note: Reader, Taher, offered this question after reading the June/July 2010 Geosynthetics article, “Building bridges the geosynthetic-reinforced soil way.” Question As mentioned [in this article, RE:] use of geosynthetic-reinforced soil. Could you elaborate, exactly what are all mater…
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Author answers question regarding dams “post-construction”

February 1, 2012  |  News

Editor’s Note: A question was posed regarding the article “Geotextiles in dams: Forging federal guidelines,” by Douglas Crum, (August/September 2008, Geosynthetics). Question I am curious to know more about the post-construction issues here. What kinds of guidelines exist or should…
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Answers regarding Geosynthetic Institute specs

February 1, 2012  |  News

Editor’s Note: Comments posted on topics from the GMA Techline are answered by Dr. Robert Koerner. Comment We request you to kindly send us the GRI-approved grades for manufacturing HDPE geomembrane as per GM13. Dilip, India Reply The GRI–GM13 specification is a template of required prop…
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Great article

February 1, 2012  |  News

Editor’s Note: After reading the series of retaining wall articles authored by Michael Simac and Blaise Fitzpatrick in 2007–2008 Geosynthetics, this reader offered the following comments. Comment Mike and Blaise, Great article and on-point. As an MSE and SRW installer of [more than] 4 million sq…
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GSE changes IPO

February 1, 2012  |  News

Houston-based GSE Holdings Inc. (GSE) has revised its initial public offering (IPO), according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Jan. 30, 2012. GSE is a manufacturer of geosynthetic products including geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) used in containment, …
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“Designing With Geosynthetics” 6th edition is now available

January 31, 2012  |  News

By Bob Koerner Thirty years ago while contemplating “Designing With Geosynthetics,” I never dreamed that there would be a sixth edition and yet here we are but not without some major changes. Back in the 1980s, I had experience with writing textbooks for all of the major technical book p…
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