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First GRS-IBS bridge for D.C.
July 8th, 2015
The Washington, D.C., Department of Transportation (DDOT) is using the geosynthetic reinforced soil–integrated bridge system (GRS–IBS) technology for the first time. The GRS–IBS uses alternating layers of compacted granular fill and sheets of geotextile or geogrid reinforcement to provide bridge support. Not only is GRS–IBS quick and easy to build with common equipment and materials, […]
EuroGeo6 abstract system now available
July 7th, 2015
Organizers of the EuroGeo6 conference and trade show have announced the opening of abstract submissions, with a note that the deadline for submissions is Oct. 10, 2015. The Sixth European Geosynthetics Congress—EuroGeo6—is scheduled for Sept. 25–28, 2016, in Istanbul, Turkey. The proposed technical sessions for EuroGeo6 include: agricultural applications, coastal protection, direct and life-cycle cost […]
IECA search is on for new executive director
July 3rd, 2015
The Denver-based International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is seeking a new executive director, following the departure of Russ Adsit, according to a July 2 press release from the organization. The release stated: “IECA Region One has begun a search for a new executive director to lead IECA through the implementation of our organization’s new strategic […]
Waste-to-energy plant reduces landfill waste by 90%
July 2nd, 2015
The Charlotte, N.C.-based Babcock & Wilcox Co. (B&W) announced in a June 29 press release the opening of the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County’s advanced waste-to-energy facility, the Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 (PBREF2). The B&W press release described it as “the cleanest and most-advanced power plant of its kind in […]
$1.3 million to Oklahoma for leakage remediation
July 1st, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a press release June 30 describing funds it is sending to the Oklahoma Corporation Conservation Commission—$459,000 to respond to petroleum leaks from underground storage tanks (UST) and $809,000 to clean up petroleum leaks. The EPA recently strengthened the federal UST requirements to improve prevention and detection of petroleum […]
Geomembrane installation guidelines available
June 30th, 2015
The International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) issued a press release this week “in its continuing effort to provide a forum for geosynthetics installers to advance installation and construction techniques has made available current installation guidelines.” IAGI and the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) collaborated to produce three installation guidelines that address factory fabricated lightweight 0.64mm […]
Duke proposes excavation of 12 more coal ash sites
June 29th, 2015
Charlotte, N.C.-based Duke Energy has issued a press release that describes its recommended full excavation of an additional 12 coal ash basins in North Carolina. The material would be reused in lined structural fills or permanently disposed in lined landfills. The press release noted that this announcement brings to 24 the total number of Carolinas […]
Save the date: Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, March 12–15
June 26th, 2015
The top geotechnical industry organizations are co-organizing the conference and trade show for Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced in a June 26 press release that the Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 conference and trade show will be held March 12–15, 2017, at […]
Seaman introduces redesigned website
June 25th, 2015
Wooster, Ohio-based Seaman Corp., manufacturer of industrial fabrics since 1949, announced in a June 23 press release the launch of its redesigned corporate website: www.seamancorp.com. “This is part of a major endeavor to improve our engagement with our online audience,” said Seaman marketing manager, Michelle Miller. “Today, buyers are making the majority of their buying […]
Intertape Polymer Group geomembranes are certified
June 23rd, 2015
Sarasota, Fla.-based Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) announced in a June 22 press release that its geomembranes have been certified by NSF International, a global public health and safety organization. The release said that NSF has certified IPG’s Aquamaster line of geomembranes to NSF/ANSI 61. ANSI 61 is a certification by NSF applied to products that […]