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Thrace Linq joins GMA Executive Council
August 7, 2013
…Dennis and Thrace Linq have been participants at some of the past GMA Lobby Day events [in Washington, D.C.] and have made valuable contributions to the growth of our industry….
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California dam expansion using geosynthetic-strip reinforced MSE wall
August 1, 2013
…of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls and Reinforced Slopes,” Washington, D.C. Franklin, A.G. and Chang, F.K. (1977). “Earthquake Resistance of Earth and Rockfill Dams.” U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station. Terre…
Market impacts for geosynthetics from the regulation of coal ash
August 1, 2013
…most important of these activities is government relations. GMA has operated an active government relations program with a Washington, D.C., firm to pursue opportunities for geosynthetic materials. Working with this…
GMA’s government relations program is delivering progress
August 1, 2013
…legislative issues will be part of the GMA Lobby Day message delivered to Members of Congress, Sept. 18–19 in Washington, D.C. GMA members are encourage to attend. Andrew Aho is…
Q-and-A with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
August 1, 2013
…this interview for Geosynthetics was coordinated with the congressman’s staff in Washington, D.C. Q: Why do you think supporting strong infrastructure programs should be more of a congressional priority? A:…
Game changers: Five opportunities for U.S. growth & renewal
July 22, 2013
…a director in the Washington, D.C., office. The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), the business and economics research arm of McKinsey, was established in 1990 to develop a deeper understanding of…
GMA’s fall Lobby Day Sept. 18-19
June 6, 2013
…Meetings with members of Congress and staff. The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) will conduct its fall Lobby Day activities Sept. 18–19, 2013. This biannual Washington, D.C., gathering will…
Retrospective of GRI-25’s retrospective conference
June 1, 2013
…of GSI), geotextile filters (by Bob Holtz of the University of Washington), geonets and drainage composites (by Boyd Ramsey of GSE), geosynthetic clay liners (by Dave Daniel of the University…
A history of developments in the industry
April 1, 2013
…Jack Kemp, the former congressman and vice presidential candidate. For the first time, the industry had full-time representation in Washington, D.C. along with a high-profile name associated with it. The…
Use of geosynthetics in wind farm access roads
April 1, 2013
…D.A. and Barenberg, E.I. 1980. “Design and Behavior of Soil-Fabric-Aggregate Systems,” Transportation Research Record 671, TRB, National Research Council, Washington D.C., USA: pp. 64–75. Giroud, J.P and Han, J. 2004….