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Technical reference for LLDPE cover soil depth
October 1st, 2013
From the GMA Techline RE: Technical reference for LLDPE cover soil depth We are working on a project and our installation procedures are being questioned—specifically, what basis do we have for claiming that 36in. of cover soil will protect a 40 mil liner from damage. Our firm has always used 12, 24, or 36 inches […]
Support for geosynthetics in WRRDA
September 30th, 2013
GMA’s government relations program at work Editor’s note The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), working with its government relations firm in Washington, D.C., has helped to generate support for specific geosynthetics language in the Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA). The bill “to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States” […]
GMA delivers coal ash comments to EPA
September 23rd, 2013
Case histories, papers, articles underscore role of geosynthetics Editor’s note The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) has commented on a proposed rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (See document below dated August 30, 2013.) The proposed rule is entitled, Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal […]
GMA offers comments on ‘fracking’
September 19th, 2013
Calls for geosynthetic lining and stabilization applications. Editor’s note The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) has commented on a revised proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Interior-Bureau of Land Management (See document below dated August 20, 2013.) The revised proposed rule is entitled, Oil and Gas: Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands. The purpose […]
Geosynthetics in roadways course Oct. 23
September 12th, 2013
Instructors are Barry Christopher and Dave Suits. The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) has teamed up with the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) to host a series of short courses around the country. These courses provide training on the appropriate, cost-effective use of geosynthetic materials in transportation applications. The courses feature instruction from some of the […]
Low & Bonar acquires Texiplast for $25m
September 6th, 2013
Geosynthetics, new European markets cited. London-based Low & Bonar, an international performance materials group, announced in a Sept. 6 press release its acquisition of Texiplast, a Slovakian producer of high-strength geosynthetic products. The release described Texiplast, founded in 1938, as a manufacturer of geosynthetic soil reinforcement, separation, filtration, and erosion control products. The release said […]
IECA announces winner of technical paper award
September 4th, 2013
Julie Etra and other award winners to be recognized in Nashville. The Denver, Colo.-based International Erosion Control Association (IECA) announced in a Sept. 3 press release its winner of the Most Distinguished Technical Paper Award for Environmental Connection 2014. The paper by Julie Etra, principal of Western Botanical Services Inc. (Reno, Nev.), is titled “Effects […]
ASTM proposes standard for shale oil, gas ‘fracking’
August 29th, 2013
To provide best practices for data management and reporting. A proposed new ASTM International data management and reporting standard for shale oil and gas operations, including hydraulic fracturing, will provide support for public discussions at the state, national, and even international level, according to an August press release from the Pennsylvania-based standards organization. Many applications […]
Solmax hires new technical manager
August 28th, 2013
Mathieu Cornellier joins Canadian geomembrane firm. Canadian geomembrane manufacturer, Solmax Intl. Inc., announced in an Aug. 20 press release that Mathieu Cornellier has joined the company as technical manager, covering the Americas, Africa, and Europe. Cornellier is a certified civil engineer with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Polytechnique de Montreal. For the last […]
New journal to focus on transportation infrastructure
August 27th, 2013
Quarterly publication available in 2014. Professors Jonathan Wu and Hoe Ling announced in an Aug. 26 press release the launching of their new quarterly journal, Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, scheduled to debut in January 2014. The new publication will focus on the “advancement of geotechnology in transportation infrastructure.” The press release noted that “Transportation infrastructure in […]