History, development, and future prospects for geosynthetics industries in China (Part 2 of 2)

October 7, 2009  |  Features, News

By Jingkui Chi Editor’s note: Part 1 of this 2-part series ran in the August/September issue of Geosynthetics. Following the Abstract, Part 2 concludes with sections 3 and 4 of this manuscript. Abstract This article presents an introduction to the development of China’s geosynthetic prod…
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Geo at P.S. #1

October 7, 2009  |  News

“Afterparty,” the installation by MOS Architects at P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center in Long Island City, N.Y., opened last June to much professional acclaim. The installation is part of the annual Young Architect’s Program run collaboratively with the Museum of Modern Art to explore …
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GSI/GRI-GG5 and ASTM D6706

October 7, 2009  |  News, Q&A: GMA Techline

GMA techline answers from Bob Koerner Subject: GG5 I referenced GSI/GRI–GG5 on a segmented retaining wall system spec and need to know if this is correct. Supposedly on your website this standard was crossed out and noted to refer to ASTM D6706. Should I replace GG5 with the ASTM standard? Ple…
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Sibur opens second unit for geogrid production

October 6, 2009  |  News

A new production unit for geogrid manufacturing has opened at Sibur’s Plastik plant in Tula, Russia. The design capacity of the new unit is 3 kilo metric tonnes per annum (kta). According to current forecasts, when the design capacity for geogrid production is attained at the facility, the ann…
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New green slope product

September 30, 2009  |  News

TenCate Geosynthetics has introduced synthetic grass face biaxial geosynthetic for green slope applications: Miramesh SG, an open mesh biaxial geosynthetic, designed specifically to be a face wrap material for steepened slope applications. The integrated synthetic grass creates a finished face. Mira…
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New resources from ASFE

September 30, 2009  |  News

While in the self-described process of “reinventing itself,” ASFE has continued to produce an array of new tools during the past six months: A proposal insert sheet and a report insert sheet for those involved with construction materials, engineering, and testing (CoMET) services, plus a…
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EC-’10 registration now open

September 25, 2009  |  News

Registration is now open for IECA’s Environmental Connection 2010. Billed as the largest erosion and sediment control show and the world’s largest soil and water event, EC10 is at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. New for EC10: Money-saving dining options—IECA provides refreshments for…
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Giroud to speak

September 22, 2009  |  News

Dr. Jean-Pierre Giroud, a key figure in the development of the geosynthetics, and notably geotextiles, industry, will attend Expo Hightex on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Montréal’s Bonsecours Market. <pIn the morning, Dr. Giroud will explain the innovation processes responsible for creating…
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Axter establishes Montreal office

September 18, 2009  |  News

Axter, a subsidiary of France-based Colas Group and a manufacturer of the bituminous geomembrane Coletanche for 35 years, has not renewed its contract with Quebec-based Soprema for distribution of the bituminous liner in Canada. Axter has established its own North American office in Montreal. Bertra…
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New Strata distributor in Egypt

September 17, 2009  |  News

Strata Systems Inc. expanded its global network in September, naming Veco Ltd. as a distribution partner in Egypt. Egypt is the 13th country where Strata has a distributor company. Veco is an engineering and construction firm that aims to support continuing infrastructure growth in Egypt including n…
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