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Massive mining evaporation ponds constructed in Chilean desert

February 1, 2007

…million m2 of geomembrane installed and utilized since 1996. 1International Sales Manager, Solmax International, 2801, Boulevard Marie-Victorin, Varennes, Quebec Canada J3X 1P7, (800) 571-3904 ext. 206, e-mail: dberube@solmax.com 2Technical Director,…

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Five-year CalTrans freeway project is nearing completion in San Diego

February 1, 2007

…retaining wall more than 65 ft. high that will be completely vegetated. Geosynthetics CalTrans required extensive laboratory testing of the geosynthetic materials before they could be approved for use in…

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Junction-strength requirements for roadway design, construction

February 1, 2007

…Geogrids; and Section Two: Geotextiles,” prepared for AASHTO by the Geosynthetic Materials Association (formerly the IFAI Geotextile Division), www.gmanow.com Perkins, S.W., Christopher, B.R., Cuelho, E.L., Eiksund, G.R., Hoff, I., Schwartz,…

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ECTC’s updated technical manual now available

February 1, 2007

…Testing Procedures for Rolled Erosion Control Products,” can be found on ECTC’s Web site, www.ectc.org under the “Testing” category in the “Documents & Tools” section. The document was originally developed…

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Using structured geomembranes in final solid-waste landfill closure designs

February 1, 2007

…is a member of Geosynthetics magazine’s Editorial Advisory Committee.This column is refereed by Greg Richardson, Ph.D., P.E., of G.N. Richardson & Associates, www.gnra.com. References American Society for Testing and Materials…

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Membrane seams addressed in new ASTM standard

February 1, 2007

www.astm.org. For further technical information, contact Jeff PanKonie, Firestone Specialty Products, Indianapolis, Ind. (phone: 317/575-7238; PankonieJeff@firestonesp.com). Committee D35 meets Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2007, at the January Committee Week in Costa…

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New officers for ASCE

February 1, 2007

commissioner for Eau Claire County, Wis., will represent Sections and Branches in Region 3. Region 4 Robert I. Smith II, deputy director of logistics and engineering at Fort Jackson in…

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IAGI’s Approved Installation Contractor information online

October 1, 2006

…The International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) announced the application availability for its new Approved Installation Contractor (AIC) program. Installation companies interested in applying for what will become…

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ASTM update: Committee D35 on Geosynthetics

October 1, 2006

…the director of marketing at geosynthetica.net. Chair: Sam R. Allen, TRI/Environmental, 9063 Bee Caves Rd., Austin, TX 78733; (512) 263‑2101, Fax: (512) 263‑2558, e‑mail: sallen@tri-env.com First vice chair: Robert E. Mackey, S2L Inc., 529 Versailles…

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Geo textbook now available

October 1, 2006

…0415394449. Contact information: IFAI Bookstore (Barbara Connett), 1801 W. County Rd. B West, Roseville, MN 55113-4061, USA; +1 651 631 9334; fax: +1 651 225 6913; e-mail: bjconnett@ifai.com; www.bookstore.ifai.com….

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