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Geotextile tube coffer dam provides solution to hydroelectric project construction challenge

June 1, 2014

…By Gerardo Marti Introduction South-central Chile is blessed with mountains, rivers, an abundance of rain, and usually a predictable annual snowmelt runoff. All of these natural environment and…

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The influence of soil type on interface behavior under pullout conditions

June 1, 2014

…performed at constant rate of displacement equal to 1.0 mm/min, until geogrid tensile rupture or until a total horizontal displacement of 100mm was achieved. The soil particle size, according to…

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Geosynthetics: The science that makes green roofs work

June 1, 2014

…However, especially in hotter climates that may experience flash rainstorms and extended periods of drought, the water retention layer benefits both storm water management by reducing runoff and plant health…

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Long-term pavement testing by FHWA

April 1, 2014

…been protected and preserved by a separation/stabilization geotextile. Photo 2: Test pit excavation down to the geotextile layer. The area of the ALF pavement where the most rutting occurred was…

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DOT: $600 million for transportation

April 1, 2014

…reliable, safe, and affordable transportation options that improve connections for both urban and rural communities, making it easier for residents to reach work and school. The DOT said it will…

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Ohio EPA addresses wrinkles in landfill FML construction

March 14, 2014

…Agency issues guidance document Introduction The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency delivered a document via a March 14 news release regarding wrinkles in FMLs used in landfill construction. Rule…

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U.S. DOT announces $600 million for transportation projects

March 13, 2014

…projects that support reliable, safe, and affordable transportation options that improve connections for both urban and rural communities, making it easier for residents to reach work and school. The release…

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In memoriam: Gary Ezell

February 7, 2014

…Professional career with CETCO, Agru. Agru America recently noted the loss of friend and colleague, Gary Ezell, who passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2014. A resident of…

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Another coal-ash disaster provides further prompt for EPA action

February 7, 2014

…N.C. River Video link: Duke Energy media tour 2-4-14 at Dan River re: coal ash spill The U.S. EPA is scheduled to promulgate rules by December of this year based…

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Geotextile tube application on containment breakwater

February 1, 2014

…are rubble mound types. But there was a problem using rubble to construct this breakwater because rubble is a high-cost material. So alternatives were considered for this project. The geotextile…

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