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GSI calls for requests-for-proposals

April 1, 2009

…of Directors. For more information on GSI and this particular program, visit: www.geosynthetic-institute.org, “GSI Fellowships and Projects.” Jamie R. Koerner, Director, Geosynthetic Institute; Special Projects Coordinator, GSI; E-mail: jrkoerner@verizon.net….

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Geosynthetics 2009 conference is a big hit

April 1, 2009

…the Geosynthetics 2009 attendee survey included: “The use and variety of geosynthetics does not become apparent until you have been to this show.” “This was one of the very best…

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Finland mine features bituminous geomembrane liner

April 1, 2009

…impregnated with elastomeric bitumen (called ES grade) was placed, which could be used to -25°C (-13°F). Approval process The design, and especially the use of bituminous geomembrane, was subject to…

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‘Craig’s List’ for geosynthetics

April 1, 2009

…(with PDHs available) and those at the contractor or sales level of a company interested in buying or selling geosynthetic materials. For more information: +1 678 447 4899, www.geosyn.biz….

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Geosynthetics: A key toward sustainability

February 1, 2009

…soils for use in walls and slopes rather than using imported sands and gravels. In addition they bring into context the carbon footprint of both materials and the processes involved…

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Still further comment about the impact of water

February 1, 2009

…I read with interest the exchange between Gordon Stevens with Maccaferri and Michael Adams with FHWA in your August/September “Letters to the editor” section about the use of…

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GCL shrinkage: A possible solution

February 1, 2009

…at this site, they are not necessarily relevant to the current discussion. One other relevant point is that some of the areas required the use of a double-nonwoven GCL for…

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Geomembrane and nonwoven textile help build eco-friendly Monterey House

February 1, 2009

…editor of Geosynthetics magazine; rwbygness@ifai.com. Bill Wilson is an associate with Carlile Macy Engineering; www.carlilemacy.com. Project Highlights 2008 Monterey Bay Idea House, Monterey County, Calif. Water management: Triton Stormwater Solutions…

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15-year test offers variances between EPS and XPS

February 1, 2009

…of a building in St. Paul, Minn. The insulation was placed into service in 1993 and had 15 years of use as vertical wall insulation separating the heated building foundation…

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TenCate Geosynthetics wins 2008 Award of Excellence for Geosynthetic Projects

February 1, 2009

…the IAAs, contact Christine Malmgren, +1 651 225 6926, cmmalmgren@ifai.com, www.ifai.com. Project highlights Project: Airmail Drive, GRS swamp and stream crossing Site: south-central British Columbia Geotextile: Mirafi HP370 Engineering/Design: Terratech…

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