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Synthetic turf system stops erosion … for starters
February 1, 2010
…And if the grass color begins to fade 55 years from now, he noted, it is simple— and relatively cost-effective—to replace the grass, which has no effects on the integrity…
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9th International Conference on Geosynthetics, May 23-27, 2010
February 1, 2010
…and all organizations related to geosynthetics). Detailed information for both the 9IGC and the international exhibition is available at: www.9icg-brazil2010.info Venue The 9ICG will be held at the Sofitel Jequitimar…
Kavazanjian, Fox receive ASCE awards
February 1, 2010
…Peck Award for Kavazanjian was presented to him “for the use of case histories to evaluate static and dynamic properties of municipal solid waste and hazardous waste and to illustrate…
Geotextile containers for dewatering septage
February 1, 2010
…the land application of untreated septage (septic tank waste). While 90% of residents in Ontario used local sanitary sewers to dispose of waste and, therefore, were unaffected by the new…
After the typhoon in Taiwan: Testament to an award-winning reinforced slope
February 1, 2010
…Fabrics Association International (IFAI) invites entries for its 2010 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. For more information about the IAAs, contact Christine Malmgren, +1 651 225 6926, cmmalmgren@ifai.com, www.ifai.com/home/recognition_iaa.cfm. Project…
Using geotextile containers for coal-slurry disposal
February 1, 2010
…Mine in Berry, Ala., the coarse rock is transported to a refuse disposal area by conveyor. The fine rock particles leave the processing plant suspended in water to form slurry….
New website for Turface products and education
January 21, 2010
…was found on the parent company site, www.profileproducts.com.) “The Turface Web site nicely organizes product information, educational field maintenance solutions, and event information about our Keep America Playing (KAP) program,”…
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…
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…
Congressional reps’ letter to EPA director underscores GMA’s coal-ash position
November 24, 2009
…states GMA’s position to use “geocomposite liners at CCW (coal combustion waste) disposal sites.” GMA Managing Director Andrew Aho wrote to GMA members: “We are pleased to report significant progress…