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Geotextiles in unpaved roads: A 35-year case history

January 1, 1970

…in the geosynthetics manufacturing business. References Cedergren, H. R. (1989), “Seepage, Drainage and Flow Nets,” J. Wiley and Sons, New York, N.Y. Crane, J. P. and R. D. Hutchins (1974),…

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More historical notes from the early days of shear tests

January 1, 1970

Management of North America in 1988. This combined laboratory and field effort is summarized in a paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Geosynthetics (Giroud, et al. 1990). To…

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Using expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam in road and bridge projects

January 1, 1970

…highways and major roads must be expanded. In many circumstances, however, roadway embankment widening or new alignments may require construction over soft or loose soils that are incapable of supporting…

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Toronto’s example of green roofs

January 1, 1970

…$300 million in initial cost savings in areas such as storm water management, sewer overflow reduction, energy savings in buildings, and temperature reductions in the urban heat island. Specific operational…

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GMA members get to know “Highways for LIFE”

January 1, 1970

…grant money. “The purpose of the Highways for LIFE pilot program is to accelerate the adoption of innovations and new technologies, thereby improving safety and highway quality, while reducing congestion…

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Geocells

January 1, 1970

…Geocells are engineered for protection and stabilization applications. They are often used to help improve the performance of standard construction materials and erosion-control treatments. Geocell products are three-dimensional,…

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Strength without density: Geofoam at work on the CAS green roof

January 1, 1970

…redesign has already gained international recognition as a cultural icon. Under one “living roof,” the new Academy contains a planetarium, an aquarium, and a natural history museum. The CAS expects…

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The influence of geogridรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs geometry and structure on interface behavior

January 1, 1970

…0.90m long, which originally were spacing bars equal to S = 39.5mm. The new specimen was characterized by spacing between the bearing bars equal to 86.7mm and 129.8mm, respectively. Figure…

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Lake Tahoe bluff-restoration project recognized

January 1, 1970

…awards program recognized projects demonstrating exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with the Lake Tahoe environment. Local professionals in the fields of landscaping, planning, engineering, water quality, and resource management judged…

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What is GRS? (Geosynthetic-reinforced soil)

January 1, 1970

…between the roadway and bridge. GRS structures are more adaptable to low quality backfill, easier to construct, and more economical than their conventional counterparts. GRS structures can be put into…

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