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Bolivar to get $1.4M to fix, cover sand socks damaged by hurricane

April 1, 2006

…and a new sand cover, according to information from the agency. Hurricane Rita left some of the sand-filled socks deflated and others with punctures. All of the sand cover was…

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Geosynthetic reinforcement of the aggregate base/subbase courses of pavement structures

July 27, 2000

information regarding geosynthetics and provides a forum for consistent and accurate information to increase the acceptance and to promote the correct use of geosynthetics. Visit www.gmanow.com for more information….

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Geosynthetics in pavement systems applications

May 6, 1999

…the North American geosynthetics industry. It serves as the central resource for information regarding geosynthetics and provides a forum for consistent and accurate information to increase the acceptance and to…

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Nonwoven paving fabrics study

December 1, 1997

information regarding geosynthetics and provides a forum for consistent and accurate information to increase the acceptance and to promote the correct use of geosynthetics. Visit www.gmanow.com for more information….

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History of the Kam Kotia Mine

January 1, 1970

…within the dam area during the subsequent phases of rehabilitation, neutralized with lime, with the impounded area developed as a wetland. Final cost: C$10.2 million. Phase B, 2002-2003, dealt primarily…

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Geotextiles in unpaved roads: A 35-year case history

January 1, 1970

…By William M. Hawkins Abstract This article presents current information on geotextiles installed experimentally in an unpaved road 35 years ago. In 1972, geotextiles were largely untested, and…

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Piracy in the China marketplace

January 1, 1970

…things to work in China, you must have a sales representative who can be your eyes and ears on the ground, giving you information from the marketplace. Send the best…

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Report from Steven L. Stockton, Deputy Director of Civil Works, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

January 1, 1970

…benefits. ‘The Human Factor’ “People can be reluctant to shift to new products, even if the products they currently use cost more,” Stockton said. He was also very much in…

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Toronto’s example of green roofs

January 1, 1970

…$300 million in initial cost savings in areas such as storm water management, sewer overflow reduction, energy savings in buildings, and temperature reductions in the urban heat island. Specific operational…

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Using expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam in road and bridge projects

January 1, 1970

…as a lightweight fill, engineers at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) have realized significant time and cost savings for a number of small and moderate sized roadway embankment projects…

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