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Rave reviews for Geosynthetics 2013
June 1st, 2013
By Andrew Aho By all accounts, the Geosynthetics 2013 conference in Long Beach April 1–4 was a rousing success—more technical papers, more attendees, and more exhibitors. GMA was excited to be a co-organizer of this conference working with staff members from the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and especially with the conference chairs, Bob Holtz […]
Onward with a few bumps
June 1st, 2013
1995 GFR covers the Geotextile Division’s ongoing fight against the EPA’s proposal to include geotextiles as a product that can be manufactured with recovered materials … after five years as editor, Danette Fettig moves into a marketing position at IFAI and Dawn Sawvel is named GFR editor … Austria-based Polyfelt (later acquired by Royal TenCate) […]
Sustainable geomembrane recycling and downcycling
June 1st, 2013
Shale oil and gas open sustainability opportunities. By Timothy D. Stark, Jennifer Miller, David LaFiura, and Scott Fought Introduction Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) officials have welcomed the recent emersion of companies that collect and reprocess geomembranes used in various aspects of Marcellus Shale oil and […]
Evaluations of engineered cover systems for mine waste rock and tailings
June 1st, 2013
Geosynthetics for mining waste rock and tailings. By Mark E. Smith and Christos Athanassopoulos Introduction Waste rock dumps and tailings impoundments are common features at mine sites. Many of these waste disposal facilities contain sulfide-rich minerals that generate acid mine drainage (AMD) when they oxidize in the presence of oxygen and water. Control of AMD […]
FGI announces new officers and board of directors
May 31st, 2013
Layfield’s Andrew Mills is new president. The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) announced in a May 30 press release its new officers and board of directors elected during its biennial membership meeting in Long Beach, Calif. April 3, 2013. The meeting was attended by 42 people and was held in conjunction with the Geosynthetics2013 conference organized […]
Congressmen Lipinski, Grimm create public transportation caucus
May 29th, 2013
Congressmen Lipinski, Grimm create public transportation caucus Bipartisan caucus will provide a forum to discuss infrastructure challenges and needs. U.S. Reps. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) and Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) have formed the Congressional Public Transportation Caucus, aimed at addressing U.S. public transportation systems, including rail, light rail, bus rapid transit, and traditional bus service. The bipartisan […]
Geosynthetics info provided to Virginia transportation officials
May 24th, 2013
Fred Chuck outlined the benefits of geosynthetic materials Fred Chuck, representing the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), provided information regarding the use of geosynthetic materials in roadway applications before a hearing of the Virginia Joint Commission on Transportation Accountability (VaJCTA) on Monday, May 20. His testimony included: an overview of geosynthetic products and applications. the life […]
Updates for 10ICG in Berlin
May 20th, 2013
Call for papers extended to July 31, submission guidelines and conference themes described The deadline for abstracts for the 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10ICG) has been extended to July 31, 2013. 10ICG in Berlin, Germany, is scheduled for Sept. 21–25, 2014. Submission guidelines The deadline for submission of abstracts is July 31, 2013. All […]
North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) biennial meeting
May 17th, 2013
Geosynthetics 2013—Long Beach, Calif.—April 2, 2013. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by outgoing NAGS president, Dean Sandri. There were 20 in attendance. A brief overview of NAGS was given. NAGS is a chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society made up of individual members whose mission is: “To provide leadership in advancing […]
Get ready for SHRP2 Tuesdays
May 16th, 2013
Transportation webinars start on May 21. Mark your calendar now for SHRP2 Tuesdays. A May 15 press release from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) said that starting May 21, and continuing throughout the year, the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) will sponsor a new webinar series scheduled primarily for the first and third Tuesday […]