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History, development, and future prospects for geosynthetics industries in China (Part 1 of 2)

August 1, 2009

…application of flood control and rush emergency. The use of large sandbags in the construction of embankments, dams, and marine reclamation land is also considerable. Woven products are used in…

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Research and innovation: Seismic performance of various geocell earth-retention systems

August 1, 2009

…retention systems, use of RF and Fs>1.1 would have produced smaller displacements than those reported in Table 2. LE stability analysis was performed using program ReSSA (www.geoprograms.com; also see Leshchinsky…

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30-year anniversary for the first hardcover book on geosynthetics

August 1, 2009

…the 1977 conference in Paris, France, entitled International Conference on the Use of Fabrics in Geotechnics, and the other was a chance meeting between an editor of the John Wiley…

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Abstracts invited for geosynthetic materials workshop

August 1, 2009

…information is available at www.astm.org/d35work110.htm or by contacting workshop cochairs Sam R. Allen, TRI/Environmental Inc., Austin, Texas (+1 512 263 2101, sallen@tri-env.com); or George R. Koerner, Geosynthetic Institute, Folsom, Pa….

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Geosynthetics in the construction of a Southern California subsurface biofilter cell system

August 1, 2009

…A geosynthetic liner system consists of: an HDPE geomembrane, installed to keep the biofilter cell isolated and impermeable. a nonwoven geotextile, used to provide both separation and cushion forprotection of…

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Erosion-control mix rebuilds Clyde’s creekbank

August 1, 2009

…would have on the newly applied product, but there were no adverse effects, no loss of product, and the vegetation continued to grow healthy and strong.” Johns insisted that installing…

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TenCate introduces new drainage geosynthetic

August 1, 2009

…(LEED calculated) recycled content and it can be used in a wide variety of drainage applications. Its manufacturing process is designed to reduce dependence on virgin petroleum-based resins. A product…

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FGI offers short courses

August 1, 2009

…notes, refreshments, and lunch. Government personnel and students are eligible for discounted admission. Advanced registration is required and the registration deadline is Oct. 14, 2009. For more information: www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com….

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New Caltrans guide for geotextiles

August 1, 2009

…to install and how to construct new pavement using geotextiles. Calculating cost savings, in the amount ofaggregate, by using geotextiles For more information and to examine this guide: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/Translab/ope/Subgrade-Enhancement-Geotextile-Guide.pdf….

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Infiltrator acquires Ring Group

August 1, 2009

…product line, Infiltrator, based in Old Saybrook, Conn., is the largest septic products company in the onsite industry with a combined 2.5 million systems installed across North America www.infiltratorsystems.com….

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