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Three challenges in using SRWs and other reinforced-soil structures: Part 1

October 1, 2007

…least resistance for the site designer or owner, it can suffer greatly if the SRW is not properly defined. The owner can use standard specifications available through professional organizations or…

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Access roads on HDPE liners

October 1, 2007

…the dynamic loads that they impose. If you can limit the weight (wheel loads) and control the truck drivers somewhat, you could probably use the 600mm value. I don’t see…

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Geotextile cushion design

October 1, 2007

…that I would use the larger value, and then you would have to specify a 16osy geotextile, which is the closest value typically manufactured. Bob Koerner | GMA Techline…

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Landfill liner installation inspection

October 1, 2007

…Geosynthetics Certification Institute. The acronym is GCI-ICP. You can look it up on our Web site: www.geosynthetic-institute.org. Please ask if you have more questions. Bob Koerner | GMA Techline…

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Now is the time

October 1, 2007

…information to facilitate the growth of that industry. Our customers and influencers are longing for an organization that can serve as a clearinghouse for all issues related to geosynthetics. Quite…

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Geotextile for base stability

October 1, 2007

…base coarse thicknesses. There are many design charts available, but the ones I know are for roads … use these charts and be conservative. Bob Koerner | GMA Techline…

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Polymer question

October 1, 2007

…From the GMA Techline Subject: Polymer question— I would like to know if you can tell me which polymer is better to make nonwoven geotextiles, polyester or polypropylene?…

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ASTM geosynthetics committees developing proposed new standards

October 1, 2007

…be directly utilized in the design of geosynthetic-reinforced pavements when the geosynthetics are used as reinforcement of the base layer,” said Eli Cuelho, research engineer with the Western Transportation Institute…

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Use of geosynthetics in the mining and mineral processing industry

August 1, 2007

…practice related to geosynthetics research and applications in North America. The complete research report is titled “Final Report on Use of Geosynthetics in the Mining and Mineral Processing Industry.” The…

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Getting a (business) grasp on the emerging Chinese marketplace

August 1, 2007

…exporting to the world. China has $1.2 trillion of foreign currency reserves as of March 2007. It will use this capital to acquire energy and fuel resources, especially in African…

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