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New geomembrane selection matrix

February 1, 2012

…by the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute; authors Ron Frobel, R. K. Frobel & Associates; Paul Oliveira, Firestone Specialty Products; Gary Kolbasuk, Raven Industries; and Timothy D. Stark, University of Illinois at…

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Three years after Kingston spill: Toxic coal ash dumping continues to rise in U.S.

January 6, 2012

…10 states account for three-quarters of disposal in ash ponds: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio Most U.S. surface impoundments are not lined…

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Tensar opens new sales office in Dallas

July 12, 2011

…of Frisco, Texas. The office will support regional customers, distributors, and a team of Tensar sales staff members throughout the central United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, southern Illinois,…

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Highway reconstruction on soft soils not a problem with geofoam

April 1, 2011

…of the Borman Expressway (I-80/I-94) from Gary westward to the Illinois state line, a project that has been under way since 2004. The last element of the project is the…

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Life after golf: The greening of Cheviot Hills

October 1, 2010

…Bygness, editor of Geosynthetics, also contributed to this article. Project highlights Engineer: Donald Obst, Soil Engineering Consultants PLLC General contractor: S.T. Wooten Corp. Distributor: ACF Environmental Inc. Geosynthetic materials: Comtrac…

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Cameron Airpark combines old and new technologies on its ‘streetways’

October 1, 2010

…rodeo rider and successful auto dealership entrepreneur, envisioned a place where residents could play golf, swim in a lake, and even enjoy the benefit of their own private airport. He…

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Green roof market growth: Opportunities and challenges

October 1, 2010

…green roof projects have come from municipalities, school boards, auto companies, and hospitals. And the starting cost of a green roof can be close to $30 per square foot. The…

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Guideline for subgrade preparation for fabricated geomembranes

July 15, 2010

…text. The subgrade requirements for preventing water pressure buildup below a liner are also addressed in this guideline. This document is at: www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com For more information: +1 217-333-3929, geomembrane@illinois.edu…

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Slope angles

June 1, 2010

…Editor’s Note: In the June 2009 issue, Tim Stark, an engineering professor at the University of Illinois, answered a question regarding geosynthetic-lined slopes. Prof. Ed Kavazanjian’s comments offer…

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First GSI-Asia Geosynthetics Conference set for November

February 8, 2010

…main topics including: mechanically stabilized earth structures, coastal and hydraulic engineering, erosion control and sustainable engineering, and transportation and pavement engineering. Major presentations during GSI-Asia include: Imad L.Al-Qadi, Director, Illinois

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