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Eight ways to achieve improved retaining-wall performance

April 1, 2006

…may also provide information as to the grades for top and bottom SRW elevation, and possibly geogrid type, length, and vertical spacing. Due to the difficulties in changing SRW plan…

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The enhancement of interface shear strength between two nonwoven geotextiles

April 1, 2006

information is offered for use in project specifications and construction quality assurance (CQA) plans. Specifications: For designs including a nonwoven to nonwoven interface, the design engineer should specify the preferred…

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Construction Quality Assurance and Inspectors Certification Program (CQA-ICP)

April 1, 2006

…on a periodic basis. For more information, please contact us. Geosynthetic Institute, 475 Kedron Ave., Folsom, PA 19033-1208 USA; +1 610 522 8440; Fax (610) 522-8441; E-mail: gkoerner@dca.net; robert.koerner@coe.drexel.edu…

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GreenSpec Directory now available

April 1, 2006

…For more information on GreenSpec or other resources published by BuildingGreen, Inc., visit: www.GreenSpec.com or call 800 861 0954; outside the U.S. and Canada, call +1 802 257 7300….

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On the grow: Assessing the U.S. green roof market

April 1, 2006

…and helping the economy,” he said. Cost is also a deciding factor when looking at green roofs. Public incentives and regulations that will promote the installation of green roofs must…

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Apax acquires Contech

April 1, 2006

…division includes responsibility for erosion control and soil stabilization solutions including Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, Armortec products, geotextiles, geosynthetics, and other partner-supplied earth-stabilization products. For additional information, see: www.apax.com….

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Geosynthetics (formerly GFR) receives awards

April 1, 2006

…Report, Specifier’s Guide, Dec. 2004. Judges commented, “This directory represents a massive amount of information. Despite the intensely technical nature of the information, the material is presented clearly and cleanly.”…

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A garden grows on a Minneapolis rooftop

April 1, 2006

…Winton Architects, Cambridge, Mass. Landscape architect: Oslund and Associates, Minneapolis/www.oaala.com Consultant: Rehbein Companies, Blaine, Minn./www.rehbein.com Key materials: Metal mesh by Cambridge Architectural Mesh (pergola); EPDM liner, turf mesh by Netlon…

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New silt-fence installer ready

April 1, 2006

…an optional hardened-steel, spring-loaded coulter blade and top-link hydraulic cylinder. For more information, contact: Burchland Mfg. LLC, 3351 Yates Ave., Gilman, Iowa 50106, +1 641 498 2063; Web site: www.burchlandmfg.com….

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Geotube questions

April 1, 2006

…construction equipment used, you should contact the author of the paper directly. His e-mail address is given at the end of the article: www.axisingenieria.com. Bob Koerner | GMA Techline…

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