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With a little help from my friends
February 1st, 2016
With the addition of John Gardner (Smith-Gardner Inc. in Raleigh, N.C.) to Geosynthetics magazine’s Editorial Advisory Committee, it reminded me once again to offer my heartfelt thank you’s to this wonderful group that you see listed on the lower-right of this page. So, here goes: Thanks Melody—after many peer reviews, we finally meet at Geosynthetics […]
Lach Huyen Bridge work platforms
February 1st, 2016
Outstanding Achievement Award TenCate Geosynthetics Introduction More than 27km of geotextile tubes were installed to reclaim the 4.1km × 26m work platforms to construct the 600,000m³ dredged sediment containment facility for construction of Lach Huyen Bridge in Vietnam. The in-progress 5.44km (almost 3.5 miles) bridge, which accommodates a four-lane highway, spans across the combined estuary […]
Exposed geomembrane cover
February 1st, 2016
I am evaluating the feasibility of constructing an exposed geomembrane cover on a coal combustion residuals (CCR) fly ash impoundment. The evaluation includes scenarios of: (1) allowing surface water to shed and (2) intentionally impounding water. In reviewing the available literature, I came across your article “Traditional vs. exposed geomembrane landfill covers” (Geosynthetics, October/November 2012). […]
Conductive geomembrane
February 1st, 2016
We are developing a conductive liner. I want to know if there is any kind of small-scale test that I can apply in our laboratory as a quality control test. Pacqua | Mexico Pacqua, Great to hear from you and nice to know that you are developing a conductive GM. What is typically done in […]
Geogrid proven in logging industry demonstration
February 1st, 2016
Introduction During a 2014 logging industry event in the Pacific Northwest, geogrid was used to reinforce portions of a heavily travelled logging road. The demonstration was conducted during the Pacific Logging Congress, 7th In the Woods, held in Molalla, Ore. An aggregate haul road was constructed to demonstrate the difference of an unreinforced road section […]
Spray over HDPE?
February 1st, 2016
Is it possible to spray over an HDPE liner? Can you provide me with spray manufacturers? Abbey | Saudi Arabia Abbey, There is no need to spray on HDPE, and even if you did it wouldn’t stick very easily. Regarding spray manufacturers, just Google “spray applied membranes” and you will get information in this regard. […]
GeoAmericas 2016, April 10–13, Miami Beach
January 29th, 2016
The mission of the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) is to provide leadership in advancing geosynthetics education and research. We are pleased to invite the world to GeoAmericas 2016, the 3rd Pan-American Regional Conference on Geosynthetics. The event takes place April 10–13 at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla. Keynote lectures GeoAmericas will have […]
Symposia honoring David Daniel and Robert Koerner at Geo-Chicago 2016
January 26th, 2016
At the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Geo-Chicago 2016 conference, there will be back-to-back symposia that will honor two legends in the geosynthetics community—Dr. David E. Daniel and Dr. Robert M. Koerner. On Monday afternoon, Aug. 15, 2016 from 2–3:30 p.m., the first symposium will honor Daniel for his research achievements with compacted clay liners, […]
IECA names Sharan Wilson new executive director
January 25th, 2016
The Denver-based International Erosion Control Association (IECA) announced in a Jan. 22 press release that Sharan Wilson has been named its new executive director. She replaces Russ Adsit, who departed last year after nearly eight years as the IECA executive director. The release noted that Wilson has more than 20 years of senior level leadership […]
Brawler Industries announces another expansion
January 25th, 2016
Texas-based Brawler Industries, a provider of specialty-engineered liners for containment and fluid management applications, announced in a Jan. 20 press release its plans to invest in a 7-layer blown-film line for high-performance barrier film applications for the agricultural, construction, and environmental markets. The press release noted that in 2015, Brawler invested more than $10 million […]