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9ICG: A great success!

August 1, 2010

…(“Geosynthetics in Pavement Reinforcement Applications”); and Andy Fourie, Australia (“Improving the Performance of Mining Infrastructure through the Judicious Use of Geosynthetics”). The conference also hosted the traditional Giroud Lecture, delivered…

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Proven geosolutions for Florida landfill expansion

August 1, 2010

…using an extrusion welder. The information collected from these tests was compiled into a report for the state to review prior to issuing the permit for use. Quality Standard tests…

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Geo-Frontiers 2011 update

August 1, 2010

…geosynthetics conference audience. Partners in this event March 13–16 in Dallas include ASCE’s Geo-Institute (G-I), IFAI, the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), and the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS). The show…

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$22 million for Caltrans project

August 1, 2010

…expressway, including the placement of aggregate base, asphalt and concrete paving, and the construction of drainage culverts. Estimated completion is by September 2011. For more information: www.dot.ca.gov. Source: eRoadPro…

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EPA gives OK for Kettleman Hills restart

July 22, 2010

…to the birth-defects trend. In 1988, the Kettleman Hills landfill was the site of one of the largest and earliest failures involving a geomembrane sheet. For more information: www.epa.gov/region9/kettleman…

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New Layfield fabrication and warehousing facility

July 22, 2010

…construction films, and specialty geosynthetic products. The new facility is located at 117 Basaltic Road Unit 2, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 1G4, minutes away from the previous location. Source: www.layfieldgroup.com…

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Guideline for subgrade preparation for fabricated geomembranes

July 15, 2010

…geomembranes. It is written so that the guidelines can be used up by an engineer or specifier and put into a specification for subgrade requirements. Pictures of acceptable and unacceptable…

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ASTM standards for material properties for pavement components

July 1, 2010

…Eli Cuelho, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University, Bozeman, Mont., +1 406 994 7886; elic@coe.montana.edu ASTM staff contact: Christine Basile, +1 610 832 9728, cbasile@astm.org For more information: www.astm.org

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NAUE grid demonstrates stability at Weimar test

June 17, 2010

…Dipl.-Ing. Mary Noack from the university to create the four geogrid-reinforced stone columns on which the vehicle was supported. The geogrid used in the experiment was NAUE’s Secugrid. The four…

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Profile introduces new biodegradable growth medium

June 17, 2010

…crimped interlocking fibers. Micro-Pore particles optimize water and nutrient retention while increasing wet bond strength and increasing resistance to sheet flow, the press release stated. For more information: www.profileproducts.com…

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