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New books for the geosynthetics industry

June 1, 2007

…applications of geosynthetics in areas such as filters, separators, landfills, barriers, and foundation materials. The book concludes by reviewing methods of quality assurance and the service life of geosynthetics. The…

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A river runs through it: Displacement of Serbia’s Kolubara

June 1, 2007

…is a land-locked nation bordered by the countries of Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia/Herzegovina, and Croatia. Serbia is currently on a fast track in rebuilding its economy and…

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Ten reasons why you should be in Cancún next March

June 1, 2007

…forum for engineers, practitioners, and academe to explore current and potential products, applications, and services for the geosynthetics industry. Learn. Attending GeoAmericas 2008 is an excellent opportunity to learn from…

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Experience with GCLs used as a conductive layer in geomembrane leak-location surveys

June 1, 2007

Services Inc. in San Antonio, Texas. References 1ASTM D 6747, Guide for Selection of Techniques for Electrical Detection of Potential Leak Paths in Geomembranes. 2ASTM D 7007, Standard Practices for…

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Expedient site construction provided housing for Mississippi residents displaced by Katrina

June 1, 2007

…Good access must be provided and must be relatively maintenance-free for construction traffic, site residents, service equipment, and emergency vehicles including fire, police, and rescue/ambulance. As expected, these “principles” needed…

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ASTM Vol. 04.13 Geosynthetics

June 1, 2007

…as well as hydraulic barriers composed primarily of man-made polymer sheets or spray applied systems are included. Also featured are standards on geosynthetic clay liners. For more information: www.astm.org…

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Caveat venditor—When practice is far from theory

June 1, 2007

…important! Ian D. Peggs is president of I-Corp International Inc. (www.geosynthetic.com) and a geosynthetic CQA and forensic expert. He teaches and accredits liner integrity survey professionals through the Tri-Corp Liner…

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Geosynthetics and the government marketplace

April 1, 2007

…federal, state and local government contracts. Disaster Contractors Network (www.dcnonline.org/choosestate.cfm) This network is a virtual organization of construction-related associations, state and federal emergency management organizations, and regulatory agencies. The purpose…

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Historic Fort Sheridan implements innovative ‘best-practices’ stormwater and landscape plan

April 1, 2007

…is complete, a five-year maintenance program commenced this spring to ensure the continued success of the project. Matt Kocourek of Applied Ecological Services Inc. and Ron Bygness, editor of Geosynthetics,…

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Geocell, grid, and reinforced-soil in restoring eroded steep slopes

April 1, 2007

services; St. Paul Travelers, the insurer; J. Walling Associates, insurance adjustor; Quigg Brothers, Inc., the general contractor for the ravine repair; Terra Dynamics, the landscape subcontractor; Tacoma Narrows Constructors (TNC),…

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