Rehabilitating a Maryland landfill with geosynthetics

February 23, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features

In Rockville, Md., the Gude Road Landfill operated from 1964 until 1982, disposing of municipal solid waste. The dumpsite predated modern landfill design regulations, lacking an engineered liner cover system. This led to significant environmental concerns requiring remedial action to meet current re…
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Enhancing load-bearing capabilities with woven geosynthetic

February 10, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features, IAA

The primary challenge was to develop a cost-effective, durable and practical solution that could support these heavy loads without requiring excessive excavation or material use.
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IAA Case Study: Yerba Buena Island

January 21, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features

The city of San Francisco and private developers planned a $1.5 billion redevelopment of Yerba Buena Island (YBI) and its adjoining island, Treasure. This required infrastructure improvements, upgrades and slope failure repair to the road—work that was necessary after heavy precipitation in fall 2…
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El Maximo: Keep it flowing

December 9, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

To reduce tons of phosphorus and nitrogen headed into Lake Okeechobee in Florida, the El Maximo Ranch Northern Everglades Water Quality Project diverted water for treatment.
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IAA case study: Yanting Natural Gas Treatment Facility

November 19, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

The Yanting Natural Gas Treatment Facility project is located in Yanting County, Sichuan Province, China, covering approximately 320 acres. The site includes various zones such as production, auxiliary production, torch and front plant areas, as well as functional spaces like warehouses.
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Geocell Load Support System stabilizes parking lot

August 18, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

In Retalhuleu, Guatemala, a prominent beverage distribution center faced a major challenge: their parking area was unusable during the rainy season. Frequent flooding and weak subgrades made it impossible for trucks to access the lot without delays or damage.
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VDOT Route 159: Slope stabilization with GCS and shotcrete solutions

August 11, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

GeoStabilization International was called to assess an active slope failure along a 100-foot section of Route 159. The area showed visible signs of distress.
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Geosynthetic Reinforcement: A Sustainable and Economic Solution for Texas State Highway 21, Part 2

June 26, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

With such proven confidence in the geosynthetic-reinforced asphalt overlay design, TxDOT considered rehabilitation of another stretch of SH21 roadway in Bastrop County.
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Geosynthetic Reinforcement: A Sustainable and Economic Solution for Texas State Highway 21, Part 1

June 2, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

The Texas State Highway 21 (SH21) spans through 12 different counties between San Marcos, Texas, on the west and the Texas-Louisiana border on the east, measuring approximately 500 km (310 miles). Most of this roadway has been constructed over an expansive subgrade soil with very high swell-shrink p…
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Road widening and slope restoration with geosynthetic reinforced soil slope

April 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Final Inspection

The Owerri-Orlu Road in Imo State, Nigeria, is a crucial transportation artery, linking the capital city of Owerri with the vibrant commercial hub of Orlu. Recognizing its strategic importance, the government launched a major project to rehabilitate and dualize the road, aimed at enhancing regional …
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