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‘Old-timer’ recalls the history of geomembrane interface strength tests (Part 1)

February 1, 2011

…failures, several years before the Kettleman Hills landfill failure). I recall our discussions at the 2005 GRI conference included leach pad drain pipe failures and the effects of soil arching…

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Versatile geosynthetics take the taxiway across the bay

February 1, 2011

…cost- and time-efficient method, while handling of the sediment remained a challenge. The engineering and design team chose to use geotextile tubes placed in a lined cell to allow for…

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New bridge abutments with a vegetated finish

February 1, 2011

…of two vehicular bridge abutments. Remarkably, this project shows the versatility of geosynthetics—from the efficiency of the reinforcement system of the geogrids to the use of geocells on all the…

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Incheon Bridge project with geotextile tubes application

February 1, 2011

…Construction Incheon Bridge construction was accomplished using barges in deep waters and land-based construction in shallower waters along the bridge’s route. It was more cost-effective and time-efficient to use land-based…

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GMA TechlineÒ€ℒs 3rd 500 QÒ€ℒs-and-AÒ€ℒs

February 1, 2011

…general information (17%), strength (13%), installation (12%), seaming (6%), and clogging (3%) were also of interest. The lifetime questions were very broad, from the usual “how many years?” to effects

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Questions and answers RE: “Backfill depleted open-pit mines…”

February 1, 2011

…help me on: What factors cause failure to achieve floor level in most surface mines? What are the effects of failure to achieve and maintain pit floor level? What to…

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Miller Weldmaster hits the road with ‘Roadshow’

January 27, 2011

…fabric being welded.” To track the Roadshow or for more information: www.weldmaster.com/blog. Miller Weldmaster Corp. is a manufacturer of rotary hot air/hot wedge welding equipment for the industrial fabric and…

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IFAI launches new website

January 20, 2011

…and members can renew their membership. The site’s improved navigation and search make it an essential resource for industry professionals. Check out the new site at www.ifai.com. Source: IFAI…

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Fiberweb acquires geosynthetics supplier Boddingtons Intl.

January 5, 2011

…Geotextile manufacturer Fiberweb PLC has purchased Boddingtons International Ltd., a U.K.-based producer of geosynthetic nets as well as a range of accessories and laminates for use in civil…

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IFAI’s Expo Asia receives award and funding boost

December 6, 2010

…show organizers and the U.S. government to increase U.S. exports and expand U.S. participation in overseas trade shows. According to Warner, “The boom is on in the Asia Pacific region…

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