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Massive mining evaporation ponds constructed in Chilean desert

February 1, 2007

…air-channel testing of field PVC Geomembrane Seams,” American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, Pa., USA. PVC Geomembrane Institute (PGI), 2004, “PVC Geomembrane Material Specification 1104,” University of Illinois,…

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Junction-strength requirements for roadway design, construction

February 1, 2007

…in terms of the ultimate junction strength (i.e., the force required to rip the junction apart), as measured by the Geosynthetics Research Institute GRI GG2 procedure. However, junction strength is…

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Using structured geomembranes in final solid-waste landfill closure designs

February 1, 2007

…expected loading conditions, moisture/density conditions, etc. Mostly, these surface friction determinations are made by experienced personnel in an accredited geosynthetics laboratory using a large-scale, direct-shear box in general accordance with…

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New officers for ASCE

February 1, 2007

…Sections and Branches in Region 9. Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 140,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America’s oldest national engineering society. For more information, visit www.asce.org….

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Overview of GSI’s surveys

February 1, 2007

…nominal charge for non-members. Please contact us for more information. Geosynthetic Institute, 475 Kedron Ave., Folsom, PA 19033-1208 USA; +1 610 522 8440; Fax 610 522 8441; E-mail robert.koerner@coe.drexel.edu….

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‘Design Squad’ TV show coming on PBS

February 1, 2007

…top two scorers battling for the grand prize, a $10,000 scholarship from the Intel Foundation. In addition to the television series, “Design Squad” is collaborating with engineering organizations and informal…

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IAGI’s Approved Installation Contractor information online

October 1, 2006

…an engineer-specified designation, AIC, can now find complete program details and submittal form online at www.iagi.org. Developed from dialogs with member installers, member suppliers, outside experts in the containment field,…

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ASTM update: Committee D35 on Geosynthetics

October 1, 2006

…Jan.-2 Feb. 2007—Committee D35 meeting, Costa Mesa, Calif.; topics as itemized above. For more information: www.astm.org.. Elizabeth Peggs, an IGS council member and recording secretary of the D35 Committee, is…

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Geocomposite capillary barrier drain (GCBD) for limiting moisture changes in pavements

October 1, 2006

…critical guidance during the installation of the GCBD. For more information, go to: www.mrr.dot.state.mn.us/research/construction/2006geocomposite.asp *Further information about active and proposed FHWA Pooled Fund Projects is available at: www.pooled fund.org

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IGS update: Report from Yokohama/8-ICG

October 1, 2006

…Leflaivie (France), Kelvin Legge (South Africa), G.V. Rao (India), Leonardo Sarti (Italy), Hartmut Schroeder (Germany), and David Suits (NAGS, USA) were awarded the new IGS Achievement Award for exemplary service…

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