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Initial feedback from CQA-ICP testing

June 1, 2006

…ongoing improvement in the examinations or the program’s organization. Geosynthetic Institute, 475 Kedron Ave., Folsom, PA 19033-1208 USA; +1 610 522 8440; Fax (610) 522-8441; E-mail: gkoerner@dca.net; robert.koerner@coe.drexel.edu Editor’s note:…

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Ground rules

June 1, 2006

…that allows vegetation to be established on the relatively steep slope. The geonet keeps that vegetation in place; the roots grow through the geonet and form a stabilized erosion-control blanket….

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Ecosystems, soil present challenges for levees

June 1, 2006

…There is no shortage of challenges to building hurricane protection in Gulf Coast USA. Soils are so soft that it’s difficult to get the land to support massive…

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Geosynthetics: Update from Korea

June 1, 2006

…year. Although the geosynthetics-related history in Korea is not long, the infusion has been accomplished in a relatively short period, particularly as far as geosynthetic usage and applications are concerned….

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Construction Quality Assurance and Inspectors Certification Program (CQA-ICP)

April 1, 2006

…on a periodic basis. For more information, please contact us. Geosynthetic Institute, 475 Kedron Ave., Folsom, PA 19033-1208 USA; +1 610 522 8440; Fax (610) 522-8441; E-mail: gkoerner@dca.net; robert.koerner@coe.drexel.edu…

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A garden grows on a Minneapolis rooftop

April 1, 2006

…Winton Architects, Cambridge, Mass. Landscape architect: Oslund and Associates, Minneapolis/www.oaala.com Consultant: Rehbein Companies, Blaine, Minn./www.rehbein.com Key materials: Metal mesh by Cambridge Architectural Mesh (pergola); EPDM liner, turf mesh by Netlon…

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Geosynthetics (formerly GFR) receives awards

April 1, 2006

…Another judge said, “Use of foldout tabs is helpful when using this directory. The information in each listing is excellent.” Geosynthetics (formerly GFR) is one of six magazines published by…

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On the grow: Assessing the U.S. green roof market

April 1, 2006

…the tendency will be to promote more-expensive, short-term solutions,” Miller says. Snodgrass agrees that price is a major factor for implementation of green roofs in the United States. He added…

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Eight ways to achieve improved retaining-wall performance

April 1, 2006

…rate and overall performance of SRWs. Mike Simac, P.E., is principal engineer at Earth Improvement Technologies, P. O. Box 397, Cramerton, NC 28032; e-mail: simac.eit@earthlink.net References Collin, J., et. al….

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Apax acquires Contech

April 1, 2006

…division includes responsibility for erosion control and soil stabilization solutions including Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, Armortec products, geotextiles, geosynthetics, and other partner-supplied earth-stabilization products. For additional information, see: www.apax.com….

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