GSI to host webinar on hydraulic applications

April 17, 2019  |  Events

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Geosynthetics in Hydraulic Applications,” on April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations…
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IGS introduces the Zornberg Lecture

April 11, 2019  |  Events

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) announced the creation of the “Zornberg Lecture,” established in recognition of IGS past president Dr. Jorge Zornberg’s major contributions to the geosynthetics discipline, of his leadership in conceiving and organizing the first IGS GeoAmericas co…
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GMA and IGS-NA to host webinar on leak detection sensitivity

April 5, 2019  |  Events

The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) and IGS North America (IGS-NA) will sponsor a webinar, “Leak Detection Sensitivity — What Does It Mean?” on April 16, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. The ASTM standardized methodologies detail leak detection sensitivity testing for the various electrica…
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FGI to host webinar on interface shear testing for geocomposites

April 4, 2019  |  Events

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) will sponsor a webinar, “Multi-Layer Interface Shear Testing” on April 9, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. This webinar will discuss multi-layer interface shear testing for composite liner systems including the pros and cons of multi-layer interface testing com…
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Geosynthetics Conference watch: Enthusiasm for 2019, Looking ahead to 2020

April 1, 2019  |  Events

Good energy at the Geosynthetics Conference 2019 The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)-sponsored Geosynthetics Conference 2019 was a huge success in Houston, Texas, Feb. 10–13, with some 1,100 engaged attendees, presenters, speakers and exhibitors contributing to the intellectual…
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GSI to host webinar on geotextile filters

March 27, 2019  |  Events

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Geotextile Filters: Concerns and Issues,” on April 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations…
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DFI to present S3: Slope-Support-Stabilization Seminar in Minneapolis

March 20, 2019  |  Events

Registration is open for the Deep Foundation Institute’s (DFI’s) S3: Slope-Support-Stabilization seminar, Aug. 6–9, 2020, at The Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, Minn. This two-day technical seminar, organized by eight DFI Technical Committees, focuses on the effective application of deep founda…
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Women leaders in textile industry share expertise—and encouragement

March 19, 2019  |  Events

More women than ever now own textile companies, and IFAI’s recent Women in Textiles Summit brought together many of these business leaders to share their unique expertise within a highly specialized industry. This year’s inaugural summit, held March 6–8 in Savannah, Ga., facilitated what IFAI …
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GSI to host webinar on MSE inspection

March 15, 2019  |  Events

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall, Berm and Slope Construction Inspection,” on March 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all G…
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TRI Environmental hosting Short Course Training Week in April

March 11, 2019  |  Events, News

TRI Environmental will sponsor Short Course Training Week in Austin, Texas, April 7–12. The training week includes multiple courses with optional certification, including the following. Liner integrity surveys/assessments (LISA) April 7 Electrical leak location (ELL) surveys are the state-of-the-a…
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