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Embankment reinforcement using 1750 kN/m strength geogrids

June 1, 2023

…the strength-reducing effects of installation damage, weathering, chemical and other environmental effects and to allow for the extrapolation of data required to establish the reduction factors RFID: reduction factor for…

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IGS North America update: All about Toronto

June 1, 2023

…IGS North America (IGS-NA) is deep into planning GeoAmericas 2024, the 5th Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics: geoamericas2024.org. Abstracts were accepted through May 24, and the technical and education…

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Hybrid TMAX Calculating

June 1, 2023

…two design methods. The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) presentation “Updating Designs for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls in AASHTO,” October 8, 2020, is outstanding and available at the following: https://www.nationalacademies.org/documents/embed/link/LF2255DA3DD1C41C0A42D3BEF0989ACAECE3053A6A9B/file/D99B6772C21D189FAC81E6636FFD682C922117A2652F?noSaveAs=1…

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Powering through extremes: Fuel containment in Moose Creek

June 1, 2023

…in a testing apparatus, lowered to a specified temperature, and then struck at a specified linear speed. ASTM says, “The test provides for the evaluation of long-term effects, such as…

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Erosion control and infrastructure

June 1, 2023

…learn more about our members, tools and services. In addition, there is a complete toolbox of specifications, CAD files, installation videos, fact sheets, etc. online at ECTC.org. Please contact Jon…

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The ASTM D1505 Method

June 1, 2023

…Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique, uses a graduated glass column which is charged with two solutions, such that one is greater than and one is…

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AASHTO launches redesigned website platform

May 23, 2023

…The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has debuted a redesigned platform for its transportation.org website ahead of the organization’s 2023 Spring Meeting in Seattle…

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DFI’s S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization coming to Cambridge

May 22, 2023

…Registration is open for Deep Foundation Institute’s (DFI) S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization, August 8-10, 2023 at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, Mass. The two-and-a-half-day conference focuses on…

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How the New Jersey DOT uses foamed glass aggregate

May 18, 2023

…27 million bottles. “As the effects of climate change, sea level rise, and increasingly severe weather continue to impact New Jersey, resiliency projects will become even more important,” Gutierrez-Scaccetti said….

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Geogrid Installation Best Practices webinar – May 31

May 17, 2023

…PDH credit is available and you can register here. All who register will receive a link to the recording if you can’t make the date. Bryan Gee, P.E. A critical…

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