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Ultralightweight foamed glass aggregate as MSE wall backfill

April 1, 2022

…a wrapped-earthen face with or without welded-wire forms. Design and construction guidance for MSE walls and backfill specifications for MSE backfill are dependent on the MSE wall application and location….

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Complex geosynthetic liner system for the 70 Ranch Raw Water Reservoir

April 1, 2022

…for the reservoir in 2013. They completed site geology and geotechnical investigations in 2014, and the design engineer provided design alternatives for the reservoir around the same time (Civil Resources…

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Geosynthetics Conference 2023 short course lineup announced

April 1, 2022

…These in-depth courses feature detailed instruction in a small group setting. All short courses are included with full registration at no extra cost. AASHTO 2020: Three Acceptable Design Methods of…

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Geosynthetics and sustainability: How is our industry doing?

April 1, 2022

…FIGURE 1 Water, necessary for human life, should be stored in a sustainable manner, protecting both surface and groundwater resources. Geosynthetics, including the geomembrane used to line this…

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Geosynthetics for stormwater tank encapsulation

March 31, 2022

…up or down. Under the conditions considered during the design, this movement may be subtle and may not appear as an imminent issue, but after numerous such cycles combined with…

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International Achievement Awards submissions portal opens

March 23, 2022

…spectacular canopy. Photograph courtesy of PFEIFFER Structures For more than 75 years, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has recognized outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and manufacture…

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Geosynthetics support circular economy

March 18, 2022

…resource extraction, such as environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and harm to human wellbeing. The circular approach aims to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and…

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Geocells for redevelopment on closed landfills

March 3, 2022

…damage the cap. Therefore, retrofitting a closed landfill for utility-scale or community solar projects requires careful planning. Ultimately, the project must not jeopardize the intent of the original cap design;…

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Monitoring/mitigating geohazards is focus of new group

February 28, 2022

…and grouting using design/build and design/build/warranty contracting—announced the formation of the company’s new Geohazard Asset Management and Monitoring (GAMM) group. The new group adds to GeoStabilization’s suite of end-to-end solutions…

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NSF International president and CEO Lawlor to retire; Sancha to take over

February 17, 2022

…such a significant time for human health. The pandemic has demonstrated how critical it is for our societies to count on independent, science-based testing, inspection and certification organizations such as…

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