Evolution of MSE wall design with geosynthetic reinforcement – Part II

August 11, 2026  |  Features

The Simplified, Stiffness, and LE methods are currently the three design methods that are available in AASHTO for the design of MSE walls with extensible (geosynthetic) reinforcement.
Standing strong in extreme weather with geosynthetics

August 6, 2026  |  Features

As the impacts of extreme weather intensify, geosynthetics can step in with solutions capable of safeguarding essential infrastructures and natural resources under severe conditions.
Canadian companies aim to grow domestic and European markets

August 3, 2026  |  Features

One year after tariff changeability reshaped North American trade, Canadian textile and findings manufacturers are still navigating U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, oil price spikes and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Conducting business amid these factors requires leaders to be p…
Evolution of MSE wall design with geosynthetic reinforcement – Part I

July 22, 2026  |  Features

Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls have evolved considerably over the past 35 years in relation to facing options, reinforcement types, material testing and design methodologies.  
Geosynthetics in rail design and construction

July 9, 2026  |  Features

The use of geosynthetics is recognized as capable of delivering durable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for rail infrastructure projects. 
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Made in America: Strategies for U.S. success in a global industry

July 1, 2026  |  Features

"Made in America” can mean different things, depending on context. It could refer to consumer products created with U.S. labor from raw materials sourced from around the world. It could describe an item sold to the federal government or used in an infrastructure project, where a percentage of it m…
Geosynthetic solutions for expansive soils

June 25, 2026  |  Features

The impact of expansive soils is a complex problem that continues to cause severe damage to infrastructure.
Considerations of tall geosynthetic reinforced MSEW

June 15, 2026  |  Features

“Tall” Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSEW) are sometimes required in circumstances in which projects require large grade separations. 
2026 State of the textile industry report

June 4, 2026  |  Features

Last year, we were wondering how tariffs would affect the U.S. economy and the domestic portion of the global textile industry, as the rates seemed to change daily at the time the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) annual industry survey was being conducted in the spring. Inflation thus wound up be…
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2026 State of the textile industry report

June 1, 2026  |  Features, State of the Industry

Last year, we were wondering how tariffs would affect the U.S. economy and the domestic portion of the global textile industry, as the rates seemed to change daily at the time the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) annual industry survey was being conducted in the spring. Inflation thus wound up be…