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FHWA offering $44 million in Active Transportation Grants

April 1, 2024

…plan, design, or construct safe and connected active transportation networks such as sidewalks, bikeways, and trails that connect destinations such as schools, workplaces, residences, businesses, recreation areas and medical facilities…

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Soliciting all interested parties in creating a new geomat specification

April 1, 2024

…FIGURE 1 Polypropylene geomat with geotextile The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has a long history of creating industry-wide generic specifications for geosynthetics. At present, we have 23 promulgated and…

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Geosynthetics embankment with seismic resilience for highway

April 1, 2024

…embankment construction in earthquake-prone areas.  FIGURE 2 Catastrophic damage caused by 921 Chi-Chi earthquake. Background Taiwan sits at the boundary of the active Eurasian and Philippine plates, resulting in more…

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Geosynthetics companies navigate the infrastructure law

April 1, 2024

…Council, advises being proactive about gathering information and understanding the law. “Get active. Track data. Look state to state for trends,” he says.  Reviewing federal and state websites such as…

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Geosynthetics for marine structures

April 1, 2024

Q: Are geosynthetics allowed to be used in marine structures? I am concerned about plastics in the environment and emission of plastic additives and their degradation by-products. …

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EPA issues PFAS test order as part of National Testing Strategy

March 26, 2024

…human health effects of NMeFOSE, but also potential health effects of more than 100 PFAS that are structurally similar to NMeFOSE and add to the agency’s overall understanding for this…

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Webinar – Best Practices for Geomembrane Penetration and Attachment Details – April 11

March 21, 2024

…high-performance geomembranes providing full-scale conversion, custom fabrication, design-build solutions, and certified installation of geosynthetics. Pat and his team are active members of the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) and…

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USDOT announces $57 million available for innovative finance and asset concession grants

March 14, 2024

…“Providing 100 percent funding with no match for the first $1 million will enable lower-resourced agencies to apply for these funds without impacting their budget or daily services to the…

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Innovations in aquaculture with engineering plastics

March 11, 2024

…indicates that this innovative system can improve fish health, enhance profitability, achieve better feed conversion ratios, maintain superior water quality, reduce mortality rates, and increase fish density. Accordingly, the Marine…

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ASTM International honors Kurt Kelsey with Outstanding Achievement Award

March 8, 2024

…(ECTC), is a certified professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and Storm Water Control (CPSWQ), and is active within the International Erosion Control Association (IECA). Kelsey earned his bachelor…

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