Ground rules

June 1, 2006  |  Case Studies

The imagination of the designer and the skills of the engineer combine for unique geosynthetics applications, from subsurface to rooftop. By Andrew Aho Geosynthetic materials entered the marketplace during the last third of the 20th century, and since then have increasingly become a staple for lands…
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Geosynthetics: Update from Korea

June 1, 2006  |  Features, News

The infusion of geosynthetics in Korea has been accomplished in a relatively short time. A look at potential growth, research, and markets. By Han-Yong Jeon 1. Introduction The geosynthetics industry in Korea is a promising field for investment and development. Many types of domestic geosynthetic pr…
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Selecting reinforced fill soil for MSE retaining walls

June 1, 2006  |  Products

A full-scale field test is currently being conducted to establish properties for “high fines” reinforced soils and associated design controls that give acceptable MSE wall performance. By Richard P. Stulgis Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining walls on public sector transportati…
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Shoreline restored with geotextile tubes as submerged breakwaters

June 1, 2006  |  Case Studies

Back to the beach in Mexico. By Enrique Álvarez, Ramiro Rubio, Herbert Ricalde Abstract The beaches of the northern coast of Yucatan in Mexico have been in an erosion process that has dramatically increased in the past 15 years. Changes in the littoral dynamics, mainly due to human action, ha…
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GCLs used for airport runways in France, containment at gold mine in Saudi Arabia

June 1, 2006  |  Case Studies

Master Drainage Plan, Line E, San Jacinto Basin One of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe in recent years has been in Toulouse, France, at the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and the adjacent Airbus-France facility where the new Airbus A-380s are built. During the course of this construction pro…
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TRM triumphs in California water-harvesting project

June 1, 2006  |  Case Studies

Turf reinforcement mat to the rescue in Riverside County. Master Drainage Plan, Line E, San Jacinto Basin This project had been planned to capture stormwater and excess agricultural flows during the Southern California rainy season, then reuse this water to replenish the area’s groundwater bas…
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GMA offers new level of membership

June 1, 2006  |  News

The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is now offering a new level of membership for distributors of geosynthetics. The GMA Executive Council recently approved a measure that opened the door for membership to distributors of geosynthetic materials. “Distributors play a vital role in the …
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Biodegradable staple system introduced

June 1, 2006  |  Products

American Excelsior Co. and Uzet World Dublin have partnered to introduce e-Staple to the erosion-control industry. The devices offer an option in biodegradation from cold to warm conditions and will not soften during storage through humidity pickup. The e–Staple product can also be used on coa…
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Geosynthetics: U.S. demand will continue to grow

June 1, 2006  |  News

U.S. demand for geosynthetics is forecast to advance 4.1% per year to 865 million yd.2 in 2006, according to The Freedonia Group Inc. Demand will be driven by growing consumer awareness of the benefits of geosynthetics in various applications, fueled by an ongoing consumer education effort on the pa…
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Propex names Dana new CEO

June 1, 2006  |  News

Joseph F. Dana was named president and CEO of Propex Fabrics Inc., effective March 20, 2006. He was also appointed a director of the company. Dana, who was previously vice president and chief of North American operations, joined Propex when it acquired SI Concrete Systems Corp. and SI Geosolutions C…
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