Electrical leak detection at depth
February 1, 2022
…Don’t pump the water out of the cell yet. Run the dipole method, per ASTM D7007 “Standard Practices for Electrical Methods for Locating Leaks in Geomembranes Covered with Water or…
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AGRU America and HK Solutions improve manhole technology using geomembranes
January 20, 2022
…AGRU America Inc. and HK Solutions Group have released Monoform PLUS, a comprehensive manhole rehabilitation product package that offers streamlined installation with minimal impact on local traffic, the companies said…
Caltrans bets on Tensar geosynthetic-reinforced chip seal for pavement
November 4, 2021
…District 9 (Bishop) for more than 22 years, John Fox has overseen thousands of miles of pavement-preservation treatments, including polymer-modified, gap-graded pavements; dense-graded pavements; asphalt rubber seals; microsurfacing; and a…
Geosynthetic solutions to improve safety in mining applications
October 6, 2021
…Photograph courtesy of AGRU America What do Tesla, Apple and Ford have in common? They all rely on mines that produce metals like lithium, which drives our technology-hungry…
Using bentonite-polymer composite geosynthetic clay liners to contain CCR leachates
October 1, 2021
…in other applications (EPRI 2009) (Figure 1). Land disposal of CCRs is regulated under the “coal ash rule” incorporated into Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)…
Energy industries use HDPE liners for flowback water evaporation/recycling ponds
October 1, 2021
…enter the ponds because the constructed berms are several feet higher than the surrounding ground surface, and diversion and control ditches are used to direct the run-on and runoff for…
HUESKER introduces new geotextile bag product and provides coastal protection with geotextile container systems
September 17, 2021
…Ruestersieler Watt in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, in 1963. Over the years, two main systems have established themselves on the market today: large-format geotextile tubes filled hydraulically with sand (SoilTain Tubes) and…
Using geosynthetics in mining heap leach pads
September 13, 2021
…(30 cm) of compacted clay. Therefore, using a GCL can significantly reduce material transportation costs and improve installation times. This article originally appeared on the AGRU America blog, https://agruamerica.com/blog….
IFAI Expo: The industry in person
September 1, 2021
…Run/Walk Tuesday, Nov. 2 | 6:45 am Location: Meet at Omni Nashville entrance Tickets required. Member $25, nonmember $35. IFAI’s annual Fun Run/Walk is back, with a twist! Participants will…
How to install a liner in a large pond
August 25, 2021
…An AGRU HDPE geomembrane installed in Tulfes, Austria. Photograph courtesy of AGRU Austria Ponds are useful in a variety of functions, serving in processes such as water treatment,…