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Geocells preserve Yangtze River slope
May 8, 2026 | Case Studies, Features
The implementation of the Sunliangzhou Lock channel slope and bank protection project represents the pioneering application of a construction technique utilizing high-strength geocell slope surfaces cast with concrete.
Case study: Ocala highway expansion through an active mine
April 15, 2026 | Case Studies, Features
Construction began during a period of heavy rainfall that saturated the subgrade and created weak, rut-prone soils. These soft areas posed significant challenges, especially where the planned route crossed deep fill over a former mining pit. Voids, loose soils and long-term settlement could adversel…
The role of multilinear drainage geocomposites in tailings management
March 23, 2026 | Case Studies, Features
The sheer volume of tailings generated globally, often millions of tons annually, demands storage solutions that are not only safe and environmentally sound but also economically viable.
Accelerating innovation: The IDEA Program for MSE wall evaluations
March 11, 2026 | Features
There are many areas of expertise involved in MSE wall development, such as corrosion science, polymer behavior and chemical durability, which extend beyond the typical knowledge base of agency engineers.
Geotextiles provide an upgraded recreational field
March 5, 2026 | Case Studies, Features
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection required that the soil be capped and overlain by a geotextile.
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…