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Trends in geosynthetics

April 1, 2025  |  Features

All types of geosynthetics are experiencing heightened interest from a spectrum of industries that are seeking out and using these solutions. This is happening mainly in response to environmental pressures but also due to increased infrastructure activity that has sharpened the need for geogrids, ge…
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2025 Premier Product Showcase

April 1, 2025  |  Features, Premier Product Preview

Here is your first look at some of the new products and services that will be available from companies in 2025. 
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Upper Chiquita Reservoir update

October 20, 2024  |  Case Studies, Features

This article is a review of the Upper Chiquita Reservoir project originally constructed in 2011 and today remains one of the largest and most challenging potable-water liner and geomembrane floating cover projects installed in the United States. The reservoir liner and floating cover have been in op…
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Ballast preservation system still providing protection against ballast fouling

October 10, 2024  |  Case Studies, Features

In February 2023, Geosynthetics magazine published a feature article titled “Innovative solution for ballast fouling.” The feature focused on the phenomenon of ballast fouling where mud from saturated soil conditions migrates up into the sub-ballast and ballast material in rail applications. The…
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The role of a biaxial geogrid in subgrade stabilization

October 1, 2024  |  Case Studies, Features

In the civil engineering discipline, the challenge of constructing durable and cost-effective roadways over problematic soils is a common yet complex issue. High-plasticity clay subgrades, known for their susceptibility to moisture and subsequent weakening, pose significant hurdles. Traditional meth…
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Soil nail and shotcrete reinforcement for new roadway embankment

July 20, 2024  |  Case Studies, Features

Spring 2024 brought with it the grand opening of a one-of-a kind fossil park and museum in Gloucester County, N.J. Part of Rowan University in South Jersey, the new Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park and Museum includes 44,000 square feet of exhibit space above a former marl quarry, featuring a world-…
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Protecting EPS geofoam block with EIA geomembranes

July 10, 2024  |  Features

EPS geofoam has emerged as a popular material in construction projects due to its lightweight and versatile nature. Used for various applications in civil engineering, this expanded polystyrene foam offers excellent insulating and structural properties. However, when exposed to hydrocarbons such as …
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Navigating landfill leachate requirements with geosynthetics

July 1, 2024  |  Case Studies, Features

How vital is landfill leachate management? Recent guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the disposal of PFAS shows that leachate management is one of the core functionalities of a modern landfill—and perhaps one of its biggest selling points moving forward.
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Geocell technology in erosion control

April 20, 2024  |  Features

Erosion control is a critical challenge in environmental engineering, especially in areas where construction and landscaping alter the natural terrain. Geocell technology has emerged as an innovative solution to this problem. Geocells are three-dimensional, honeycomb-like structures made from geosyn…
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The use of bituminous geomembranes (BGM) in reservoir applications

April 10, 2024  |  Case Studies, Features

The relentless growth of the global population over successive decades has placed a significant strain on the demand for food and potable water resources, necessitating a more efficient approach to water storage reservoirs. As the prevalence of drought intensifies, it becomes imperative to address t…
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