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Case Study: Capping semi-liquid solids with geosynthetic layers

October 1, 2016

…a low permeability cap installed. The characteristics of this sludge made traditional treatment and handling a non-viable option. Numerous bench scale tests and samples were evaluated by the engineering firm…

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Geomembrane waterproofing for a 10-mile wooden flume

October 1, 2016

…looking to install a geosynthetic liner as part of a 16-km (10-mi) elevated wood and metal structure for conveying water—a flume. The project was located near Mount Rainier (Photo 1)…

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Reviving the Palos Verdes Reservoir

October 1, 2016

…highlight the work as it happens. In Part 1, the project is described, with the prep, manufacturing, and fabrication stages highlighted. In Part 2, installation, testing, and quality assurance on-site…

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FGI initiates summer internship program

September 20, 2016

…aspects of geomembrane fabrication, testing, installation, quality control, and quality assurance. The internship began at CLI’s corporate headquarters in Parker, Colo. While in Parker, Guo observed and worked on factory…

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Wetlands restoration at San Pablo Bay

August 1, 2016

…The assembly crew was able to configure and install about 1,500 yards of geofoam blocks a day. How geofoam, as lightweight structural fill, solved a variety of construction challenges…

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State-of-the-art fuel storage facility at Point Loma

August 1, 2016

…Eight new ASTs were installed during construction, each with a storage capacity of 125,000 barrels (Photo 2), which primarily store jet and marine diesel fuels. Other major new structures included…

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EuroGeo6 Preview

June 24, 2016

…September 25-28, 2016 Ljubljana, Slovenia Managing Wrinkles, Bridging, and Ballasting During Geomembrane Installation ABSTRACT: There have recently been a number of geomembrane liner installation projects involving ponds and dams…

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Environmental applications of geosynthetics in pipeline installations

June 1, 2016

…side of pipeline installations. During construction, actions must be taken to protect water quality, stabilize soil, and prevent soil erosion. Pipeline right-of-ways traverse many different types of landscapes, passing through…

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Part 3: Field evaluation of the performance of unpaved roads incorporating geosynthetics—Implementation

June 1, 2016

…be subjected to rainfall during the test, a properly designed drainage system with equally spaced drain outlets should be installed in each test section; otherwise, the compacted subgrade soil may…

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ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics

April 1, 2016

…The ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics conducted its 2016 winter meeting in San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 27–29, 2016. The first order of business was the installation of new officers…

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