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Overview of GSI’s surveys
February 1, 2007
…note presents our past and ongoing surveys, all of which emphasize the use (or nonuse) of geosynthetic materials. Liners and covers In the landfill liner and cover area, we conducted…
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Five-year CalTrans freeway project is nearing completion in San Diego
February 1, 2007
…retaining wall more than 65 ft. high that will be completely vegetated. Geosynthetics CalTrans required extensive laboratory testing of the geosynthetic materials before they could be approved for use in…
Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of four pavement treatments
October 1, 2006
…the calculation indicated a large number of roads with a PCI of zero—not too surprising, considering that the intent of Prescription for Progress was to deal with the worst roads…
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…
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,…
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…
Arizona road
October 1, 2006
…is possible if no abrupt braking, turns, or steel-track equipment is used on it. I am hopeful that you can help us through this situation because we are in a…
Low & Bonar buys Colbond
October 1, 2006
…Low & Bonar (L&B) announced plans earlier this year to buy nonwoven textile maker, Colbond Investments, according to the Reuters news agency. Colbond Inc., the textile manufacturer that…
Waterproofing membrane liner for a salt storage building
October 1, 2006
…EPDM, fPP, LLDPE, or PVC geomembranes are all candidates. Specifications for the first three are at: www.geosynthetic-institute.org. I can get the fPP since it is currently suspended for some minor…
First organized lobbying for geosynthetics
October 1, 2006
…lobbying program immediately targeted the rebuilding of the U.S. Gulf coast as an opportunity for the use of geosynthetics in new construction. Leading the charge for GMA is former congressman…