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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…
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.
Pavement design life vs. water: Geosynthetic solutions
February 5, 2026 | Features
Water is generally recognized as the cause of most geotechnical failures or poor performance. This is because water affects both sides of the stability equation. It increases the loading and reduces effective strength.
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…