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How does geofoam support green roofs?

August 31, 2022

…One of the primary ways that some of commercial architecture’s leading minds are contributing to their cities’ ecological health is through the design and implementation of green roofs….

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GSI Webinar – Applications and Design of Geotextile Tubes – September 7

August 25, 2022

…The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Applications and Design of Geotextile Tubes,” on September 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their…

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IISc constructs geosynthetics testing facility for better walls and roads

August 24, 2022

…A new testing facility at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) with more realistic assessment of dynamic soil properties has helped scientists in their attempt to design geosynthetics…

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GEOWEB Load Support System provides soil stabilization solution for sawmill log yards

August 8, 2022

…material supplier Layfield Geosynthetics, to provide a preliminary design using the GEOWEB Load Support System. After the initial design phase was complete, a third-party engineer was tasked with preparing the final design

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FGI Webinar – Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System for Transportation Bridge Construction – August 4

August 3, 2022

…recommended design steps and construction procedures; provide data related to in-service performance of these structures; and outline ongoing GRS research and development at the FHWA. Photo courtesy of the Fabricated…

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eFix permanent leak monitoring for geomembrane

August 2, 2022

…– limiting risk to human and environmental health while saving on operating and maintenance costs. For years, construction and waste management companies have struggled to consistently and accurately monitor geomembrane…

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Wick drain ground improvements

August 1, 2022

…Geotechnical design parameters Wick drain design Geotechnical design parameters were selected based on a review of the results from field investigation and laboratory testing, and test fill observations. Selected design

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Geosynthetics in green roofs

August 1, 2022

…projects, improving the quality of the infrastructure that humanity demands.  Architect Asenet Lozano works at Azoteas Verdes in projects and design. She has also participated in the design and architectural…

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Reinforced soil wall with geogrids

August 1, 2022

…the construction zone or presenting poor borrow material. Table 1 Geotechnical parameters of the filling material used MSE wall design For the design of the wall, the following types of…

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Erosion and sediment control mine applications

August 1, 2022

…important for longer slopes, human and wildlife foot traffic areas, and all other areas and conditions where chemical bonds are not sufficient. RECP functional longevities range from a few months…

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