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Landfill featured in Geosynthetics wins award for use of solar panels

January 8, 2010

…A landfill in San Antonio, featured in the August/September issue of Geosynthetics, has received an award from the Texas Council of Engineering Companies (TCEC) for its use of…

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Updating specs: An introduction from GMA

December 8, 2009

…evolving industry, we would like you to be aware that the general use of “cookie-cutter” type geosynthetic specifications is not a good practice. The test methods our members use on…

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Congressional reps’ letter to EPA director underscores GMA’s coal-ash position

November 24, 2009

…a letter signed by three influential members of Congress requesting that the EPA require the use of geosynthetic liners in coal-ash waste sites. Additionally, Rep. Heath Shuler’s office is now…

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Silver anniversary: the Tanque Verde retaining walls

October 7, 2009

…was a novel and an unproven technology. Use of geogrids The first use of precast concrete panel faced MSE walls reinforced with geogrids in North America was designed and constructed…

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The professor training courses for geosynthetics: 1994-1998

October 7, 2009

…locations to perform clandestine operations. Recently, the PTCG Alumni Association gave a lifetime achievement award to Richard Cheney for creative use of geotextiles in waterboarding exercises!) David J. Elton, Ph.D.,…

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Geosynthetics: Recalling the days of yore

October 7, 2009

use geotextiles to replace graded granular filters in erosion-control revetments. Barrett himself described some of his early experiences in the foreword to the section on erosion control in Richardson and…

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History, development, and future prospects for geosynthetics industries in China (Part 2 of 2)

October 7, 2009

…mainly use the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards, while American and Southeast Asian companies primarily use ASTM International standards. In China, as early as the late 1980s, the organization…

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Floating geomembrane cover improves biogas collection, heat retention, and odor control

October 7, 2009

…break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. This process is used widely to treat wastewater sludges and organic waste because it provides volume and mass reduction of the…

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Innovative applications for nonwoven geotextiles in concrete pavements

October 7, 2009

…were made to the existing pavement including patching, joint repairs, and removal of loose debris. The use of a flowable fill made repairs quick and easy. Figures 2 and 3…

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Geogrid reinforcing behind rigid concrete retaining walls

October 7, 2009

…From the GMA Techline Subject: Geogrid use behind rigid concrete walls I was wondering if you can provide some information or guidance regarding the use of geogrid reinforcing…

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