Geosynthetics at Flurry Bog

June 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

Piled embankment design, construction,and monitoring for A1/N1 dual-roadway By Wyatt Orsmond Introduction The A1/N1 section of highway between Newry and Dundalk forms part of a strategic transportation link between Belfast and Dublin. This section includes 14.5km (9mi.) of high-quality, dual-carriag…
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Geosynthetics revive Irish bog

June 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

Geosynthetics-lined ‘floating trail’ protects and displays rejuvenated blanket bog at Cuilcagh By Shelby Gonzalez Introduction: Bringing a bog back to life In the late 1980s, the blanket bog on the slopes of Cuilcagh Mountain in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, was in bad shape. Years…
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Geotextiles in levees (Part 2 of 2)

June 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

History, performance, and design of geotextiles in levees: A report from New Orleans By Jody Dendurent and Mark Woodward Editor’s note: Part 1 of this 2-part series ran in the April/May issue of Geosynthetics. Following the Abstract and Introduction below, Part 2 concludes with sections 3, 4, …
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Seattle Seahawks football complex features 8-layer “sandwich”

April 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

The ‘sandwich’ includes liner, grids and textiles. Compiled and edited by Ron Bygness Among the hundreds of projects judged at the national competition for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in Washington, D.C., in April was an athletic compound in Washington state feat…
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Project helps open Pennsylvania freeway

April 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

Design/build pyrite remediation project using geosynthetics. By Archie Filshill Introduction The Pennsylvania DOT’s Interstate-99/S.R. 6220 project extends from the village of Bald Eagle to the Mount Nittany Expressway (U.S. 322) in Centre County, just west of State College. The project involv…
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Finland mine features bituminous geomembrane liner

April 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

The liner is at the Kittilä Gold Mine in northern Finland. By Bertrand Breul, Mikko Huru, Anton Palolahti Abstract This article will describe the mine in general, including the opening date and the years of operations, and the purpose and construction of ponds to retain pollution. The structure…
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Geotextiles in levees (Part 1 of 2)

April 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

History, performance, and design of geotextiles in levees: A report from New Orleans By Jody Dendurent and Mark Woodward Abstract Geotextiles are a key element in building levees that will survive catastrophic storms. The geotextile-reinforced earthen levees in New Orleans performed remarkably well …
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Reinforcement geosynthetics

April 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

From the GMA Techline Subject: (None) — Is there a specific geosynthetic product to aid in the support of a single-story building? The project is located in central Florida, over roughly 6ft of fill. (Rick, Ohio) Reply: You ask a common question concerning the possible foundation support of us…
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TenCate Geosynthetics wins 2008 Award of Excellence for Geosynthetic Projects

February 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

The award is part of the 2008 International Achievement Awards presented by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). Abstract This project upgraded an existing, narrow rural road to a British Columbia Ministry of Transportation (BCMoT) standard 8m-wide, gravel surface road. About 85m…
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Reinforced wall project launches new retail development in Southern California

February 1, 2009  |  Case Studies

Project highlights: The Shops at Sycamore Creek (15.6-acre site), Corona, Calif. Location: Riverside County, Calif., Interstate-15 Freeway Frontage and Indian Truck Trail (adjacent to the Elsinore Fault zone) Purpose of retaining wall: To create a construction pad allowing enough flat buildable land…
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