Versavoid Modular Geovoid System allows for use and reuse of water

August 5, 2001  |  Products

The Versavoid Modular Geovoid System, a lightweight porous polypropylene structured cube about 50cm2, acts as a drainage system when placed on top of a trench or void lined with a geotextile. By plumbing a filtration unit into the system, stormwater can be passed into a storage tank and recycled for…
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Geosynthetic reinforcement of the aggregate base/subbase courses of pavement structures

July 27, 2000  |  News

Abstract Geosynthetic reinforcement of the base, or subbase, course of pavement structures is addressed. The value added with reinforcement, design criteria/protocols, and practices for design and for material specifications are presented. Base, or subbase, reinforcement is defined within as the use…
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Geosynthetics in pavement systems applications

May 6, 1999  |  News

Introduction This “white paper” is provided in response to the requests from AASHTO Subcommittee on Materials Technical Section 4E Task Force on Geogrid/Geotextile Specification, to provide background information and specifications for the use of geogrids and geotextiles in pavement syst…
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Nonwoven paving fabrics study

December 1, 1997  |  News

Introduction Under contract with the Geotextile Division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International, Maxim Technologies, Inc. investigated the use, performance, and design considerations for asphalt membrane interlayer systems utilizing a nonwoven paving fabric. This is a widely used techno…
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Case study: Music City Center green roof

January 1, 1970  |  Case Studies

By Allan Wingfield Nashville’s new Music City Center convention facility features a unique sloped green roof design designed to mimic Tennessee’s rolling hills. There is a 65-ft difference in elevation from the northwest corner of the site to the southeast corner. Many challenges needed …
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Project Angostura

January 1, 1970  |  Products

Geotextile tube coffer dam By Sören Schmidt The problem, the plan… The Angostura project is owned by Colbún, one of the largest energy producers in Chile. Angostura is a hydroelectric dam project with a capacity of 350mw. The dam is situated in the Bio-Bio River, a few kilometers d…
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Measuring puncture resistance

January 1, 1970  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

From the GMA Techline RE: Measuring puncture resistance How can I measure hydrostatic puncture resistance of a geomembrane in the field with different conditions (with or without geotextile)? [My company] uses geomembrane in agricultural pools. (Elham) Reply: The test you are looking for is ASTM D57…
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Interface behavior under pullout conditions

January 1, 1970  |  Features

European experience in pullout tests: Part 2 By Daniele Cazzuffi, Lidia Sarah Calvarano, Giuseppe Cardile, Nicola Moraci, and Piergiorgio Recalcati Introduction Geogrids are one of the most common types of geosynthetic used for soil reinforcement. In particular, the use of geosynthetics has unique a…
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Geotextile puncture resistance

January 1, 1970  |  Products

From the GMA Techline RE: Geotextile puncture resistance [I have] a question for you on geotextile puncture resistance. I was looking through your book to refresh my memory on the calculation procedure on geotextile puncture resistance, Section 2.5.4. I saw the scaling factors S2 and S3 and the exam…
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Redundancy that helped a wall survive an extremely high seismic load

January 1, 1970  |  Products

This photo shows a geosynthetic-reinforced soil wall that survived a substantially higher seismic load than its designed seismic load. This resulted from redundancy due to use of soil design Φ value lower than its actual value. Furthermore, the substantial apparent cohesion and toe resistance were …
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