Additional comment added to GMA Techline answer

August 1, 2012  |  News

Editor’s Note: The following question was addressed in the GMA Techline answers from Bob Koerner (Geosynthetics, June 2012). A further comment has now been added. Question Can you please guide me to suppliers of high-temp, approx. 215 F (100 C) liners? Also, the liner should be able to handle …
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More on low numbers in the ICOLD report

August 1, 2012  |  News

To the editor: I second Allan Breitenbach’s comments about ICOLD underreporting the number of large GSS [geomembrane sealing system] dams—more than 20m high—in its 2010 Bulletin. Allan and I recently researched a paper (to be published in a pending issue of Mining Engineering magaz…
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Good to see this kind of publication

August 1, 2012  |  News

To the editor: I enjoyed your editorial in the June/July issue of Geosynthetics. With so much garbage eye-candy on the Internet pretending to be newsworthy, it is good to see a publication that is science-based yet practical. Thanks and keep up the good work! Paul Wilkerson, P.E. Chief of Planning &…
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2012 Geosynthetics Middle East is Nov. 19-20 in Abu Dhabi

August 1, 2012  |  News

Technical papers deadline is Aug. 20 The 5th International Geosynthetics Middle East conference is titled “The vision of green cities—Opportunities for today and tomorrow.” The annual conference, organized by SKZ Germany and under the patronage of the municipality of host Abu Dhabi…
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Recognizing the benefits of GRS bridge-building technology

August 1, 2012  |  Features, News

Take the leap of faith By Jessica Bies Introduction More than seven years after the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and local officials in Defiance County, Ohio, built their first geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) integrated bridge, county engineers throughout the U.S. are starting to recogni…
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Geomembrane at Hall Quarry Beach

August 1, 2012  |  News

Swimmers who enjoy the Hall Quarry Beach in suburban Chicago experienced pleasant conditions this summer. After residents expressed concern over the cold temperatures at the Quarry, the Batavia Park District sought ideas to remedy the situation. Construction commenced in fall 2011, including install…
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India allocates $1 billion to technical textiles

August 1, 2012  |  News

India’s finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee, presented a proposed budget for 2012–13 that invests $1 billion in technical textile growth in the form of a venture capital fund, India Opportunities Venture Fund. It is part of a five-year plan, the National Mission on Technical Textiles, and…
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Amazing education at Geosynthetics 2013

August 1, 2012  |  News

The theme for Geosynthetics 2013 is Water & Energy Challenges. The conference will feature four days of technical programming, including short courses, panel discussions, and paper presentations. The current technical session topics include: Case histories Geosynthetics applications in landfills…
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Kingston offers geosynthetic language in transportation bill

August 1, 2012  |  News

By Andrew Aho U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R–Ga.) and his staff worked with GMA to craft language for the transportation appropriation bill that highlights the cost-saving and environmental benefits of geosynthetic materials as well as the upcoming Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on i…
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Lobby Day continues to pay dividends for GMA and its members

August 1, 2012  |  News

By Andrew Aho Lobby Day efforts are producing positive results for GMA and GMA members. GMA members that participate in the GMA lobby days are establishing invaluable relationships with their congressional delegations. These relationships help support key industry legislative initiatives in transpor…
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