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Finite element method (FEM) update
February 1st, 2014
 Geonet anisotropy and its effect on the planar flow in drainage geocomposites. By Dhani Narejo Anisotropy is the characteristic of a material having different values for a property when measured in different directions. Materials can be anisotropic with respect to their physical, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and many other types of properties. Anisotropy results from […]
GSI’s changing landscape
February 1st, 2014
By Bob Koerner Since its founding in 1986 as the Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) within Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa., the associated research activity gradually transitioned from federally funded projects, mainly via the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to consortium suggested projects that were of major […]
Seaman promotes John Crum to president/COO
January 31st, 2014
Former VP of operations & co-president steps up. Wooster, Ohio-based Seaman Corp. announced in a Jan. 28 press release the promotion of John Crum to the positions of president and chief operating officer. An employee of the company for 16 years, he previously held the titles of vice president of operations, executive vice president, and […]
Polymer Group announces acquisition of Providencia
January 29th, 2014
Nonwovens company acquires Brazil manufacturer two months after purchase of Fiberweb. Charlotte, N.C.-based Polymer Group Inc. (PGI) announced in a Jan. 27 press release that it has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio (Providencia), a Brazilian manufacturer of nonwoven materials used in hygiene, healthcare, and industrial applications. […]
California project to use new FHWA innovations
January 27th, 2014
Includes geosynthetic reinforced soil bridge system. The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Central Federal Lands Highway Division has signed an agreement with the Tahoe Transportation District and six other agencies to deliver the Fanny Bridge community revitalization project in Tahoe City, Calif. The project will use the construction manager/general contractor delivery method, geosynthetic reinforced soil integrated […]
Geosynthetics mining conference issues call for papers
January 24th, 2014
Feb. 24 deadline for technical session abstracts. The Geosynthetics Mining Solutions 2014 conference, organized by InfoMine, will be held Sept. 8-11 at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. The subtitle for the conference is “Performance, Durability, and Cost Savings.” Monday, Sept. 8, is reserved for full-day short courses, followed by three days of keynote […]
EC-’14 offers extras during annual conference
January 22nd, 2014
Field tours, volunteering, mentorship available in Nashville. Tours This year, the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is offering two field tour options during its Environmental Connection (EC-’14) event Feb. 25-28 in Nashville. Field tours offer a way to experience, first-hand, the effects of the industry and what others are doing to stay ahead of regulations […]
GMA invites members to biannual Lobby Day
January 20th, 2014
Geosynthetic Materials Association heads to Washington March 4–5. The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) announced in a letter to members that its first of two 2014 Lobby Day visits to Capitol Hill is March 4–5. The letter from GMA division supervisor Lucie Passus stated: “GMA successfully made significant strides in 2013 to raise the profile of […]
Geosynthetics 2015 conference issues ‘call for proposals’
January 17th, 2014
Deadlines approaching for technical session, short course, and workshop proposals. The biennial geosynthetics conference organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is headed for Portland, Ore. in 2015. Geosynthetics 2015 is co-locating with the International Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) annual Environmental Connection conference and expo Feb. 15–18 at the Oregon Convention Center. The organizing […]
10th International Conference on Geosynthetics Sept. 21–25 in Berlin
January 16th, 2014
Co-location, keynote speakers announced. When the quadrennial International Conference on Geosynthetics (10ICG) convenes at the Estrel Convention Centre in Berlin, Sept. 21-25, it will connect several geotechnical and civil engineering entities from around the world. A Jan. 10 press release from the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) announced that 10ICG will co-locate with the German Geotechnical […]