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Slope stability sensitivities of final covers

August 1, 2008

…becoming insignificant when the vertical height, H, of a slope is more than about 30 times the thickness of the veneer cover soil. Thus, for example, a designer could ignore…

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RECP installation demo provided by NAGS, ECTC

August 1, 2008

…(LTAP) in Ithaca, N.Y. in June. This annual 2-day school brings together more than 500 New York municipal and county highway superintendents for lectures and demonstrations on subjects such as…

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TV reports show use of geotextiles for temporary flood control

August 1, 2008

…Let’s get the word out! By Mark Marienfeld, P.E. June 2008 I have been watching the TV news coverage of the flooding in the Midwest these past few…

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Further comment on the impacts of water

August 1, 2008

…for higher level of confidence and a saving on attorney fees. Gordon Stevens, Technical Manager, Maccaferri New Zealand. Author’s response: The author appreciates the comments by Gordon Stevens regarding the…

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

June 1, 2008

…By Dave Elton Eleven university teams competed in the 2008 GeoCongress student competition March 12 in New Orleans. The Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers took top honors, topping…

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Active LFG control: An unreliable aid to veneer stability

June 1, 2008

…No. 53, New York, N.Y., pp. 258-271. McBean, E.A., Rovers, F.A., and Farquhar, G.J. (1995) Solid Waste Landfill Engineering and Design, Prentice Hall PTR, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., pp. 390-391. GeoSyntec…

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Celebrating a decade of GSI/GRI polyolefin specs

June 1, 2008

…geomembrane durability. Many withdrawn and unavailable geomembranes were included. Many new geomembrane types were available but not included. Regulators were apprehensive with the continued use of these specifications. Consultants and…

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Hayward Baker opens new office in Twin Cities

April 1, 2008

…Hayward Baker Inc. geotechnical contractor has opened a new sales, project management, and engineering services office in the Twin Cities. The office is located in Bloomington, near the…

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The GRS bridges of Defiance County

April 1, 2008

…its initial success, Defiance County has demonstrated a unique willingness to adopt new technology and prove its value in real-world applications. While FHWA provided direct support and design guidance for…

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New manager at Cooley

April 1, 2008

The Cooley Group has named Don Nelligan regional sales manager for the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. He will be responsible for direct and distributor sales…

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