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A most-interesting article…with one correction
June 1, 2006
…To the editor: I really enjoyed reading the article on the use of synthetic and/or manufactured soil stabilization materials in World War II by Mr. Gregory Richardson (Geosynthetics,…
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Ecosystems, soil present challenges for levees
June 1, 2006
…slope of the Continental Shelf in the area, and the temperature of waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The Advocate of Baton Rouge, La., and Ron Bygness, editor of Geosynthetics…
TRM triumphs in California water-harvesting project
June 1, 2006
…Pharaoh, regional manager with Triumph Geo-Synthetics Inc. in Fullerton, Calif., and Ron Bygness, editor of Geosynthetics (formerly GFR), contributed to this article. Project Highlights Owner: Riverside County (Calif.) Flood Control…
GCLs used for airport runways in France, containment at gold mine in Saudi Arabia
June 1, 2006
…wingspan. The conceptual design and advisory services for this construction project were completed in cooperation with the airport’s operating company, ADP Aeroport de Paris, and consulting engineers, including the decision…
GMA offers new level of membership
June 1, 2006
…market for both manufacturers and distributors. If your company partners with distributors who would benefit from membership in GMA, please contact Andrew Aho at +1 651 225 6907; amaho@ifai.com….
Biodegradable staple system introduced
June 1, 2006
…holding and tensile strength. A manual applicator system is available now; a pneumatic hand-held and automated applicator is planned for future release. For more information: 888 352 9582; sales@AmericanExcelsior.com….
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…
Rejuvenated reservoir will irrigate world-famous golf courses
April 1, 2006
…Forest Lake Reservoir was designated for rehabilitation to retain recycled water by the Pebble Beach Community Services District. Nonpotable, recycled water from the reservoir will be used to irrigate some…
Construction Quality Assurance and Inspectors Certification Program (CQA-ICP)
April 1, 2006
…and compacted clay liners used in waste-containment applications. Ultimately, better CQA services will result in reduced leakage and a greater protection of the environment. 4.0 Requirements of the CQA-ICP Candidate…
Apax acquires Contech
April 1, 2006
…CONTECH® Construction Products Inc., a civil engineering site solutions products and services company based in Ohio, and funds advised by Apax Partners Worldwide, a private equity investment group,…