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Landfill work in India causes concern
April 1, 2009
…guesswork. But we would be happy that we made a little contribution to the society that we live in. Rajesh Sharma, B.Eng.-Civil; Proprietor Geo-Q Technical Services; Navi Mumbai, India…
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Rep. Rahall: coal-ash dams are a ‘ticking time bomb’
April 1, 2009
…the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. Under the proposed bill, Interior’s Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation, and Enforcement would write new rules for the design, construction, and inspection…
Technical articles on geosynthetics
April 1, 2009
…test methods, there are two organizations writing standards: ASTM and ISO. Both are available on the Internet for direct access. These organizations develop test methods, guides, practices, and specifications. It…
Finland mine features bituminous geomembrane liner
April 1, 2009
…the elastomeric grade of the BGM liner. Installation is relatively fast and is less dependent on weather conditions, extending the construction season for BGM liners. The quick construction period means…
Geosynthetics 2009 conference is a big hit
April 1, 2009
…the Geosynthetics 2009 attendee survey included: “The use and variety of geosynthetics does not become apparent until you have been to this show.” “This was one of the very best…
Prefabricated bituminous geomembrane: A candidate for exposed geomembrane caps
April 1, 2009
…just started to degrade in the same way that other PP liners and floating covers have degraded after 8 to 10 years of service. The other EGCs are made with…
Testing seams
April 1, 2009
…the field. The methods are either hot-wedge or extrusion-fillet. Our GRI GM19 Specification covers it, LLDPE and fPP geomembranes. It is on our Web site: www.geosynthetic-institute.org. EPDM is in the…
ASDSO seeking award nominees
April 1, 2009
…safety.” The Regional awards are given to individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to dam safety To nominate or for more information: +1 859 257 5140, www.damsafety.org….
‘Craig’s List’ for geosynthetics
April 1, 2009
…(with PDHs available) and those at the contractor or sales level of a company interested in buying or selling geosynthetic materials. For more information: +1 678 447 4899, www.geosyn.biz….
GSI calls for requests-for-proposals
April 1, 2009
…of Directors. For more information on GSI and this particular program, visit: www.geosynthetic-institute.org, “GSI Fellowships and Projects.” Jamie R. Koerner, Director, Geosynthetic Institute; Special Projects Coordinator, GSI; E-mail: jrkoerner@verizon.net….