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Designing to minimize geomembrane leakage

August 1, 2014

…facility won’t leak, right? The reality behind geomembrane installations is that the ultimate performance of an installed geomembrane ranges from completely ineffective to highly effective. What creates this range of…

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Geotextile tubes as submerged breakwaters

August 1, 2014

…SBW have been installed along 40km of coast. The basic function of the submerged structure is to reduce wave energy in critical segments of fully eroded beaches so along-shore sediment…

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Flooding, landslides hit the Twin Cities

June 24, 2014

…Geotextile installed at hospital site The Minnesota twin cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul have experienced a series of landslides in the wake of ongoing flooding in the area last…

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Geotextile tube coffer dam provides solution to hydroelectric project construction challenge

June 1, 2014

…The contractor’s challenge was to select a coffer dam technology installed in water depths that fluctuated from 4–5m deep and would experience extremely turbulent conditions. Also, the access to the…

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Geosynthetics: The science that makes green roofs work

June 1, 2014

…Green roofs 101: From bottom to top By Allan Wingfield Introduction Most green roofs use a variety of geosynthetic materials to support healthy and sustainable installations. Geosynthetics contribute…

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Safe enough to drink

May 14, 2014

…and with experience in managing water purity and availability, was chosen. With the design phase under way, city officials searched for a company to execute and install a new cover….

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Montana DOT rebuilds an old bridge with a new system

April 1, 2014

…techniques. Evaluation procedures Research will document the installation for best practice and any construction concerns germane to the performance of the GRS–IBS structure. Special consideration will entail documenting the placement…

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Severe erosion compromises Florida road

April 1, 2014

…to its original vegetated state and this option would not support plant life after installation. With the environmental requirement in mind, all possible vegetation-compatible systems were considered. A turf reinforcement…

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Ohio EPA addresses wrinkles in landfill FML construction

March 14, 2014

…component in the cap system, but if one were proposed, the requirement for direct and uniform contact will likely be applied. Wrinkle development and consequences When the FML is installed,…

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Closing the Crazy Horse Landfill

February 1, 2014

…to increase hydraulic shear resistance up to a measured 15psf (equivalent to a 12-in. D50 riprap). During the first winter after installation, an intense series of storms occurred. Inspections during…

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