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Geotextiles traceability
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: We are having a problem with traceability on our project with geotextiles. Does this really matter for each roll and lot of material?
Septic system drain fields
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: Should I sock the perforated pipe of my septic system drain field and eliminate the gravel rock/bedding around the pipe?
Service life of exposed geosynthetics
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: Can we correlate laboratory versus outdoor weathering of geomembranes? I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter because we are getting technical challenges on this issue from regulators.
Improving geosynthetics shipping
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: We are having delivery problems this year and shipping has gotten much more expensive. Can you suggest how we can improve the situation?
Geotextile characteristics
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: I have two nonwoven heat-bonded geotextile filters: one made of polyester and the other made of polypropylene. They look the same but are giving very different hydraulic performance. Can you explain this phenomenon?
LLDPE yield point
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: Can you tell me why my linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is currently showing a yield point? In years past, we have not seen this happen.
Four Pillars Of Geosynthetic Sustainability
August 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: How is geosynthetic sustainability as compared with conventional construction materials like soil, concrete and steel?
Bridging or trampolining during liner installation
August 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: Why is it required that there be no bridging or trampolining during liner installation at any temperature?
Equipment on deployed geosynthetics
August 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: I’m hoping you can resolve a disagreement among coworkers regarding construction quality assurance (CQA). I’m asking what is published and/or your opinion. It involves traffic on geomembrane. Is it now industry standard to allow skid steers and/or ATVs to operate directly on a geomembrane? It…
Seeding procedures for erosion control blankets and turf reinforcement mats
August 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: Do I seed below or above erosion control blankets (ECBs) or turf reinforcement mats (TRMs)?