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Geosynthetics cited for best technical articles

February 1, 2009

…Geosynthetics magazine received both the Gold and Silver medals for Best Technical Article at the Excellence Awards presented in Minneapolis by the Minnesota Magazine and Publications Association (MMPA)….

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TenCate Geosynthetics wins 2008 Award of Excellence for Geosynthetic Projects

February 1, 2009

…of this magnitude within the proposed widened portion of the embankment, coupled with much less settlement within the existing portion of the road, presented significant maintenance and service design issues…

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Turning the Red River green

February 1, 2009

…the system was designated as a National Recreation Trail by the National Park Service. There are several city parks and golf courses along the Greenway. Other amenities include wildlife observation…

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Still further comment about the impact of water

February 1, 2009

…as conservative as ours, with so many intelligent, dedicated people involved in the writing of testing standards and codes, I feel that this is a glaring omission and should be…

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Riverbank protection helps save a cemetery

February 1, 2009

…Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District Geosynthetics: S-2 Superior Excelsior erosion control blankets and Excelsior sediment control logs, Western Excelsior Geosynthetics distributor: Lawn & Driveway Service Inc. Morris, Minn….

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15-year test offers variances between EPS and XPS

February 1, 2009

…of a building in St. Paul, Minn. The insulation was placed into service in 1993 and had 15 years of use as vertical wall insulation separating the heated building foundation…

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Geomembrane and nonwoven textile help build eco-friendly Monterey House

February 1, 2009

…editor of Geosynthetics magazine; rwbygness@ifai.com. Bill Wilson is an associate with Carlile Macy Engineering; www.carlilemacy.com. Project Highlights 2008 Monterey Bay Idea House, Monterey County, Calif. Water management: Triton Stormwater Solutions…

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Geomembrane liner and subsurface stormwater system installed at new Minnesota football stadium

February 1, 2009

…sustainability consultant with Rehbein Environmental Solutions; www.resisolutions.com. Project Highlights TCF Bank Stadium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis RESI: Rehbein Environmental Solutions Inc., Minneapolis EPIC: Environmental Passive Integrated Chamber Geomembrane: EPDM-R, 45-mil,…

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How long will my liner last?

October 1, 2008

…What is the remaining service life of my HDPE geomembrane? By Ian D. Peggs, P.E., P.Eng., Ph.D. Introduction In his keynote lecture at the GeoAmericas-2008 conference last March,…

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Reviving the Wrigley Reservoir on Catalina Island

October 1, 2008

…vacuum box tests on the T-seams (Photos 6a, 6b). On this job, a full-time technician was dedicated to quality assurance. Cover placement and return to service Once the liner was…

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