Purging the geosynthetics system of dated test methods and specs

June 1, 2010  |  News

By Bob and George Koerner In May 1998, Maryann Gorman wrote a commentary in ASTM Standardization News entitled “How Specifications Live Forever.” She began the article by explaining how standard gauge railroad track spacing in North America is 4ft-8.5in. (1.4351m). It seems that this pre…
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Personnel update at NAG

June 1, 2010  |  News

North American Green has named Gabe Weaver to the new position of manager of engineering and business development. In a press release this spring, the company said it “has married innovation with expertise in the erosion control industry,” given Weaver’s background as a professiona…
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Cooley appoints business development manager

June 1, 2010  |  News

At the Cooley Group, David Shields has been appointed business development manager for Cooley Engineered Membranes. His responsibilities will include identifying and developing new markets for that division, according to a company press release. Citing his extensive background with the aviation indu…
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Geo-Frontiers 2011 Short Course Announcements

June 1, 2010  |  News

The Geo-Institute of ASCE, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), and the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) join forces to present Geo-Frontiers 2011 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The conference is conducted under the auspi…
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Subgrade enhancement geotextiles

June 1, 2010  |  News

Editor’s Note: An August 2009 article briefly described a new California DOT (Caltrans) guide for using subgrade enhancement geotextiles. In a comment on this article, the reader poses a question, which is answered by (a) the author of the Caltrans guide and (b) Geosynthetics editor Ron Bygnes…
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Seismic performance

June 1, 2010  |  News

Editor’s Note: The August 2009 issue included an article regarding seismic performance of geocells by Prof. Dov Leshchinsky. A reader offered a compliment and a request. Comment From: Slobodan Riger, Alfa Invest Posted: Aug. 28, 2009 Excellent presentation. We will be interested [in] analysis …
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Slope angles

June 1, 2010  |  News

Editor’s Note: In the June 2009 issue, Tim Stark, an engineering professor at the University of Illinois, answered a question regarding geosynthetic-lined slopes. Prof. Ed Kavazanjian’s comments offer further information on the subject. Comment From: Ed Kavazanjian, Arizona State Univers…
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Heavy equipment

June 1, 2010  |  News

Editor’s Note: In the February 2009 issue, a retaining walls article included photos with heavy construction equipment. A reader asked a question about this and an answer is provided by the wall builder. Comment RE: Heavy equipment From: George S. Posted: Jan. 28, 2010 I have seen these reinfo…
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A young engineer, molasses, and failed sand drains

June 1, 2010  |  News

Editor’s Note: The October 2009 issue included lots of geosynthetics history, including this article by Bob Koerner. Comment: “A young engineer, molasses, and failed sand drains” From: Peter Davies, Kaytech South Africa Posted: Nov. 1, 2009 Hi Bob and thank you for a thought-provok…
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Giroud, Peggs announce partnership

May 25, 2010  |  News

Geosynthetics veterans J.P.Giroud and Ian Peggs announced a new alliance with their companies at the 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics in the Brazilian resort city of Guarujá, near São Paulo. Giroud, J.P. Giroud Inc., and Peggs, I-Corp International Inc., said the new strat…
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