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LLDPE yield point
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: Can you tell me why my linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is currently showing a yield point? In years past, we have not seen this happen.
Geotextile characteristics
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: I have two nonwoven heat-bonded geotextile filters: one made of polyester and the other made of polypropylene. They look the same but are giving very different hydraulic performance. Can you explain this phenomenon?
Improving geosynthetics shipping
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: We are having delivery problems this year and shipping has gotten much more expensive. Can you suggest how we can improve the situation?
Service life of exposed geosynthetics
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: Can we correlate laboratory versus outdoor weathering of geomembranes? I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter because we are getting technical challenges on this issue from regulators.
Septic system drain fields
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: Should I sock the perforated pipe of my septic system drain field and eliminate the gravel rock/bedding around the pipe?
Geotextiles traceability
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: We are having a problem with traceability on our project with geotextiles. Does this really matter for each roll and lot of material?
Crimping prefabricated vertical drains
October 1, 2023 | Q&A: GMA Techline
Q: Can you enlighten me of any work related to the crimping of prefabricated vertical drains (PVD) as a result of soil consolidation and settlement of harbor sludge or dredge spoil? We are anticipating 3 feet (1 m) of settlement in 30 feet (10 m) of sediment (sludge/spoil).
Road link fixed with geosynthetics
October 1, 2023 | Update
Repairs to a crucial roadway using aggregates made from recycled glass and polymeric geosynthetic reinforcements have allowed commuters to get back on the road sooner than expected. An elevated section of Interstate 95 that passes through northeast Philadelphia, Pa., collapsed on June 11 after a fue…