Missing a part of GRS history

October 1, 2012  |  News

To the editor: The article in the August 2012 magazine describing geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) bridge abutments has a major element missing. The author shows an innocence of the history of this technology in that the name of Robert Barrett is absent. I designed and supervised the construction …
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Explore, learn, and share at Geosynthetics 2013

October 1, 2012  |  News

Geosynthetics 2013 is co-locating with the Southwest Geotechnical Engineers Conference and will also feature the Geosynthetic Research Institute’s 25th conference. Explore The Trade Show The exhibit hall will be filled with companies featuring every facet of the geosynthetics industry—ma…
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GMA is the industry voice

October 1, 2012  |  News

The Geosynthetic Materials Association represents at agencies and non-governmental organizations By Andrew Aho Agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) rely on the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) to be the prime resource for consistent and accurate information on the correct use o…
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A teaching guide to accompany an inexpensive geosynthetics textbook

October 1, 2012  |  News

By Robert Koerner Within my faculty career, which began in 1968, the teaching of technical subjects such as geotechnical and geosynthetics engineering has gone from (a) writing on a chalkboard, to (b) prepared overhead transparencies, to (c) prepared 35mm slides, and now to (d) prepared computer-bas…
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GSI fellowships announced

October 1, 2012  |  News

The Geosynthetic Institute has announced the students who are recipients of the 2012–2013 academic year GSI Fellowship Awards. To be eligible, students must: focus on a geosynthetic topic. have a passed the candidacy examination leading to a doctoral degree. be recommended by his/her major adv…
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Huesker consolidates and implements new organizational structure

September 19, 2012  |  News

Now operating with five business units The Huesker group confirmed in a September press released its new organizational structure that was initiated on July 1, 2012. From the release: “Within the scope of the strategy process that had commenced in 2010, the Münsterland-based company has c…
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Geosynthetics cited in ‘accelerated bridge construction’

September 14, 2012  |  News

Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) technologies allow transportation agencies to replace bridges faster and more safely, according to recent Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) publications. The accelerated project times can reduce traffic d…
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Titan announces personnel updates

September 11, 2012  |  News

Appoints Sam Bhat VP-global business development/geosynthetics Titan Environmental Containment Ltd. has issued press releases announcing three appointments at its Canada operations: geosynthetics industry veteran Sam Bhat, M.Eng., as vice president for global business development and chief technolog…
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Huesker families celebrate 150-year anniversary

September 4, 2012  |  News

Food, entertainment, tours help celebrate milestone On Aug. 25, some 300 Huesker employees, together with their families and friends, attended Family Day 2012 to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary. As described in a company press release: “Just before midday, security staff cordon…
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3M introduces geotextile seaming adhesive

August 27, 2012  |  News

Spray-on product promises new bonding alternative 3M has introduced its Geotextile Seaming Cylinder Spray Adhesive, a new method for seaming geotextile fabrics. The new product announcement in an Aug. 23 press release said the adhesive is for geotextile usages including, but not limited to, erosion …
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