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Celebrating a decade of GSI/GRI polyolefin specs

June 1, 2008

…the appropriate GRI number and the words “latest modification.” It is this latest version that is regularly updated on our Web site: www.geosynthetic-institute.org Robert M. Koerner, Director of GSI….

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Active LFG control: An unreliable aid to veneer stability

June 1, 2008

…Introduction Modern MSW landfills commonly use veneered liner systems placed in part on slopes that have maximum angles ranging from 4 horizontal and 1 vertical (4H:1V or 14°) to 3H:1V…

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Geosynthetic-reinforced levees performed well

June 1, 2008

…benefit us in the future,” Bivona concluded. For information on the innovative use of geosynthetics, contact the Geosynthetics Materials Association managing director, Andrew Aho, +1 651 225 6907, amaho@ifai.com….

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North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS): Report of the biennial meeting

June 1, 2008

…report for the 2003 Award of Excellence project was completed in March 2007: “Final Report on Use of Geosynthetics in the Mining and Mineral Processing Industry,” by Renkin, Mchaina, and…

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Case history: “Intelligent” geosynthetics

June 1, 2008

…project for the use of high-strength geosynthetics for base courses over cavities, including the first “intelligent” geosynthetic. This product combines the benefits of a high-strength geocomposite with those of optical…

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Geogrid slope reinforcement, track refurbishing for German rail lines

June 1, 2008

…the foreseeable future. The use of one layer of geogrid made it possible to limit the SPL to a maximum of 35cm while improving load-bearing capacity, thus making the overall…

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Third national paper MSE wall competition held at GeoCongress in New Orleans

June 1, 2008

…were awarded for the paper, the design, the speed of construction, and the wall performance. Details concerning rules for competition and judging are at www.ce.unlv.edu/egl/. The competition was intense, according…

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Three challenges in using SRWs and other reinforced-soil structures: Part 2B

April 1, 2008

…with the use of software Program MSEW 3.0” Geosynthetics magazine, Vol 24, No 4, August–September 2006 Simac, M.R., Fitzpatrick, B., (2007) “Part 1—Three challenges in building SRWs and other reinforced-soil…

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Growing use for geosynthetics: “living walls”

April 1, 2008

…anchored in geocomposite systems. Different manufacturers use different systems. Patrick Blanc of Patrick Blanc Vertical Gardens, for example, layers rotproof polyamide felt and waterproof PVC over a metal frame. Living…

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Review and analysis of GRI-21 Conference

April 1, 2008

…had seven presentations. Use of geosynthetics in agricultural activities in Taiwan are impressive. The use of large bags for silage and capture of animal waste for gas generation and on-farm…

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