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Project helps open Pennsylvania freeway

April 1, 2009

…anchor types and dimensions. While the use of geocells for erosion control is not itself novel, three project-specific requirements created special design challenges. These included: (1) no penetrations through the…

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Testing seams

April 1, 2009

…the field. The methods are either hot-wedge or extrusion-fillet. Our GRI GM19 Specification covers it, LLDPE and fPP geomembranes. It is on our Web site: www.geosynthetic-institute.org. EPDM is in the…

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ASDSO seeking award nominees

April 1, 2009

…safety.” The Regional awards are given to individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to dam safety To nominate or for more information: +1 859 257 5140, www.damsafety.org….

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GSI calls for requests-for-proposals

April 1, 2009

…of Directors. For more information on GSI and this particular program, visit: www.geosynthetic-institute.org, “GSI Fellowships and Projects.” Jamie R. Koerner, Director, Geosynthetic Institute; Special Projects Coordinator, GSI; E-mail: jrkoerner@verizon.net….

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Geosynthetics 2009 conference is a big hit

April 1, 2009

…the Geosynthetics 2009 attendee survey included: “The use and variety of geosynthetics does not become apparent until you have been to this show.” “This was one of the very best…

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‘Craig’s List’ for geosynthetics

April 1, 2009

…(with PDHs available) and those at the contractor or sales level of a company interested in buying or selling geosynthetic materials. For more information: +1 678 447 4899, www.geosyn.biz….

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Geosynthetics: A key toward sustainability

February 1, 2009

…quantities of natural materials, mainly stone aggregate for highways, railroads, parking lots, and building foundations. They also describe the use of “site won” materials such as the use of on-site…

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Still further comment about the impact of water

February 1, 2009

…I read with interest the exchange between Gordon Stevens with Maccaferri and Michael Adams with FHWA in your August/September “Letters to the editor” section about the use of…

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Geomembrane and nonwoven textile help build eco-friendly Monterey House

February 1, 2009

…green through environmentally friendly features such as the use of sustainable products and reclaiming water.” California, and especially the Monterey Peninsula, has always had issues with a lack of water,…

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15-year test offers variances between EPS and XPS

February 1, 2009

…of a building in St. Paul, Minn. The insulation was placed into service in 1993 and had 15 years of use as vertical wall insulation separating the heated building foundation…

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