Print production specifications

August 10, 2009  |  News

Click on the image on right to enlarge. General information The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) provides these specifications to ensure quality standards in advertisement print reproduction and the integration of digital content into our publications. IFAI publications are printe…
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FGI offers early registration for short course

August 7, 2009  |  News

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is offering an early registration for industry professionals for the short course titled ‘Constructing with Fabricated Geomembranes.’ Participants who register by Sept. 25 will receive a discounted rate for the course, to be held Oct. 23. For mo…
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History, development, and future prospects for geosynthetics industries in China (Part 1 of 2)

August 1, 2009  |  Features, News

By Jingkui Chi Editor’s note: Part 2 of this 2-part series ran in the October/November 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 geosynthetics pro…
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Abstracts invited for geosynthetic materials workshop

August 1, 2009  |  News

Abstracts are invited in support of the workshop Geosynthetic Materials Durability: Field and Laboratory Experiences, scheduled for Jan. 29, 2010. This workshop will focus on all types of geosynthetic materials durability in both covered and exposed applications. The four-part workshop includes long…
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Thrace-Linq commissions nonwovens equipment

August 1, 2009  |  News

A new nonwoven production line has been commissioned at the Summerville, S.C., facility of Thrace-Linq. The company’s advanced production line includes a fiber-opening and blending system, oven and dryer, calender, winding and slitting system, and automated packaging. For more information: www…
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FGI offers short courses

August 1, 2009  |  News

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) will offer “Constructing with Fabricated Geo-membranes—Flexibility, Choices, and Superior Performance” Oct. 23 in Denver. This course is presented by Timothy Stark, Stan Slifer, John Heap, Daren L. Laine, Bill Shehane, Stuart Lange, Andrew…
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Comments and a question for the GMA Techline doctor

August 1, 2009  |  News

Red or white? I am writing to respond to the April/May issue of Geosynthetics, specifically to the GMA Techline Q & A. The GMA Techline is a valuable element of the magazine, one that I read fervently. I have several comments and a question for Dr. Koerner. The question from Claudia on the compa…
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30-year anniversary for the first hardcover book on geosynthetics

August 1, 2009  |  News

By Bob Koerner, Geosynthetic Institute/Drexel University In the late 1970s I was in the habit of regularly inviting speakers to make presentations to my geotechnical classes at Drexel University. Two were very memorable: Bill Ragen of Mirafi and Bill Witherow of Carlisle. Their respective topics wer…
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GMA helps organize pre-Expo green roof workshop in San Diego

August 1, 2009  |  News

By Andrew Aho A pre-show program titled “How to design green roofs and landscapes” will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5:30–8:30 p.m., at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, in conjunction with the 2009 IFAI Expo at the San Diego Convention Center Sept. 23–25. This worksho…
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The smart maintenance strategy: Paving fabric is a long-lasting, economical choice for road repair

July 24, 2009  |  News

Shedding new light on the economic value of incorporating a paving fabric interlayer in pavement in maintenance projects. By Jamie Swedberg This newly released work is a comprehensive study of pavement repair materials and methods. It examines maintenance treatments on 370 roads in Greenville County…
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