Which test?

April 1, 2012  |  News

Editor’s Note: The following question was posted on the Geosynthetics Facebook page. Question Can you please tell me Std-OIT and HP-OIT for a pure unstabilized PP resin? Answer The HP-OIT test is preferred for long-term antioxidants that are sensitive to the high temperature of melting in the …
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Wall inspectors certification program is off-and-running

April 1, 2012  |  News

By Bob and George Koerner In light of the number of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall failures with geosynthetic reinforcement—our database is currently at 144 of which 34 have excessively deformed and 110 have partially collapsed—we began a field inspectors certification program …
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You will love Geosynthetics­ 2013 in Long Beach April 1-4!

April 1, 2012  |  News

By Deb Stender Who? Who should attend? You and a couple thousand other attendees, exhibitors, speakers, instructors, organizers, presenters, and sponsors. Who is the organizer? Geosynthetics 2013 is organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), a not-for-profit trade associat…
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Report emphasizes need for transportation investment

March 22, 2012  |  News

A new report on the state of America’s transportation infrastructure, “2010 Status of the Nation’s Highways, Bridges and Transit: Conditions and Performance,” points out an increasing gap between current and projected money needed to maintain U.S. highways, bridges, and trans…
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ASTM to host online forum on hydraulic fracturing

March 21, 2012  |  News

ASTM International announced in a March 20 press release that it will host an online forum to discuss the coordination of standards activity relative to commercial scale hydraulic fracturing. The April 30, 2012, forum is open to the public and free of charge. Stakeholders at all levels of commercial…
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IAGI board of directors and officers elected

March 20, 2012  |  News

Members of the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) recently voted to fill four seats on IAGI’s board of directors, according to a March 12 press release. Candidates were nominated by industry representatives and those elected will serve on the IAGI board for two-year te…
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GSE acquires Poly-America, Poly‐Flex assets

March 20, 2012  |  News

Acquisition of equipment for capacity expansion GSE Environmental announced in a March 20 press release its acquisition of “certain manufacturing equipment from Poly-America L.P. and Poly-Flex Inc. for $7.5 million.” Houston-based GSE is a global manufacturer and provider of geosynthetic…
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New website offers geosynthetic-related PDHs

March 16, 2012  |  News

Earn professional development hours online Geosynthetics Consulting announced in a March 15 press release the launch of GeoEngineeringPDH.com, which offers professional development hours (PDHs) on a range of subjects related to the geosynthetics and erosion-control industries. The release described …
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Geosynthetic Institute’s fellowships for students

March 16, 2012  |  News

Request-for-proposals are due by June 15 The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has announced a worldwide call for request-for-proposals (RFPs) focusing on innovative geosynthetics research and development projects. There are multiple awards, each for $10,000 for the first year, and they are renewable for…
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GSE Lining Technology unveils global rebrand as GSE Environmental

March 14, 2012  |  News

New brand identity for geosynthetics firm reflects global growth strategy following IPO GSE Lining Technology LLC, a global manufacturer and provider of geosynthetic lining products and services, announced in a March 13 press release the launch of its rebranded identity as GSE Environmental. Followi…
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