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WisDOT publishes study on geotextile puncture test methods

June 1, 2018

…research into puncture test methods for geotextiles, and the report from this study is now available online. Various tests are conducted to assess and classify a geotextile’s suitability for different…

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Commentary on attribution and referencing in technical papers

April 1, 2018

…of an article, including all images taken from the internet. All of this said, the original sources of old papers, documents, photos, etc., can easily get lost over time and…

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Propex launches online course on engineered earth armoring

March 13, 2018

…Propex GeoSolution’s Engineering Services team is offering the free online course “Engineered Earth Armoring Solutions: An Alternative to Rock Riprap.” Those who complete the course, taught by Drew Loizeaux,…

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Booth reservation opens for Geosynthetics 2019 conference

February 19, 2018

…Over half of the show floor has already sold and exhibit space is expected to sell out. Reserve your booth today online at bit.ly/Geo19BoothReserve . To learn more about the…

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IFAI’s Makers Division presents webinar series on prototypes

February 14, 2018

…For more information or to register, visit https://www.ifai.com/event/makers-division-webinar-prototypes-contracts-and-legal-issues. Navigating the First Prototype Conversation: Five Questions You Need to Ask! Available anytime online free to IFAI members at https://makers.ifai.com/webinar-library . Don’t…

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DFI awards scholarships to CCNY civil engineering students

February 14, 2018

…Stanley Merjan, an inspiration and mentor to young engineers throughout the construction industry and a graduate of CCNY. Donations to the fund can be made online at www.dfitrust.org ….

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Ten years of GSI student fellowships

February 1, 2018

…and their geosynthetics topic are reported annually in GSI’s quarterly newsletter/report. All are online at www.geosynthetic-institute.org/new.htm. Here are some additional statistics about fellowship recipients over the last ten years: The…

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IFAI IAA Awards

February 1, 2018

…the bottom of the spur dam. Moreover, ACEFormer (geotextile mattress) was used to strengthen the surface of the slope and to enhance riverbank protection, disaster prevention and mitigation effects. The…

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Riverbank erosion protection using engineered geosynthetics in Mexico

February 1, 2018

…mechanical ports versus traditional textile-sleeve ports. Construction The installation of the 755-foot (230-m) section of riverbank protection using geotextile tubes began in July 2015. The marine contractor first leveled the…

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ECTC releases RECPs specifications

February 1, 2018

…seedling emergence (ASTM D7322), mechanical and transverse direction tensile strength (ASTM D6818), mass (ASTM D6566), thickness (ASTM D6525) and UV stability (ASTM D4355). View the specification online at https://tinyurl.com/RECPSpec….

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