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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…

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The professor training courses for geosynthetics: 1994-1998

October 7, 2009

…(Figure 2): Pre-assessment of materials available to teach geosynthetics Post-assessment of materials available to teach geosynthetics Pre-confidence in teaching the use of geosynthetics Post-confidence in teaching the use of geosynthetics…

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Innovative applications for nonwoven geotextiles in concrete pavements

October 7, 2009

…the potential for premature failures. Cushioning layerwhich reduces bearing stresses and the effects of dynamic traffic loads. This function also requires a geotextile material to meet specific specifications. The benefit…

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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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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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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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Silver anniversary: the Tanque Verde retaining walls

October 7, 2009

…Engineers, 1994, pp. 43-56. Collin, J.G., Berg, R.R. and Anderson, R.B., “Temperature Effects on the Connection Strength of MSE Walls,” Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Geotextiles, Geomembranes and…

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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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Geo at P.S. #1

October 7, 2009

…stack effect of natural air flow to cool the courtyard where various museum-related events are scheduled. The work was on view until late September 2009. For more information, www.ps1.org….

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Tensar Intl. acquires Endurablend

October 7, 2009

…road cracks are present, Endurablend is recommended with the GlasGrid Pavement Reinforcement System, which reinforces pavement layers to reduce the effects of reflective cracking. Manufactured by Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics, the…

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