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GMA Techline’s first 500 Q’s-and-A’s

August 1, 2008

…civil and geotechnical engineers through a variety of venues. The service is prominent on www.gmanow.com and has been promoted through advertising in publications such as Geosynthetics magazine and NACE News…

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Geotextiles in dams: Forging federal guidelines

August 1, 2008

…drains of embankments where they are easily accessible if maintenance is required and where malfunction can be detected” (TM 5-818-8). Natural Resources Conservation Service The use of geosynthetics is interpreted…

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New GSE sales managers

August 1, 2008

…and Western Canada territory, based in Houston. He recently held the national account operations manager position in GSE’s installation services division. Larry Lydick has joined GSE as a regional sales…

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Three challenges in using SRWs and other reinforced-soil structures: Part 3A

June 1, 2008

…skilled professional to have the best chance for trouble free construction, and optimal retaining structure performance throughout the intended service life. By understanding the responsibilities of these professionals, the owner…

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North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS): Report of the biennial meeting

June 1, 2008

…advancing the education, research, and development of geosynthetics. Membership includes: membership in the International Geosynthetics Society; free online subscription to Geotextiles and Geomembranes and Geosynthetics International journals; new members receive…

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Active LFG control: An unreliable aid to veneer stability

June 1, 2008

…liner system during its service life. 2. Stability considerations 2.1 Influence of LFG on sliding factor of safety The stability of the GM and overlying layers is influenced by the…

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Celebrating a decade of GSI/GRI polyolefin specs

June 1, 2008

…The most recent versions of #13 and #17 are available free at GSI’s Web site: www.geosynthetic-institute.org. Continuing with all of the available polyolefin resin types, the fPP specification was adopted…

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Case history: “Intelligent” geosynthetics

June 1, 2008

…ratios, limiting surface deformation to acceptable levels was difficult and remedial work involving filling of the resultant void was required before service could be resumed, (Gourc et al., 1999)….

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Third national paper MSE wall competition held at GeoCongress in New Orleans

June 1, 2008

…were awarded for the paper, the design, the speed of construction, and the wall performance. Details concerning rules for competition and judging are at www.ce.unlv.edu/egl/. The competition was intense, according…

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Three challenges in using SRWs and other reinforced-soil structures: Part 2B

April 1, 2008

…long service life? This three-part series will examine each of those issues, in an attempt to provide guidance for owners, designers and contractors that balances each of their prospective risks…

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