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An industry evolving
April 1, 2013
…founding and incorporation of the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) … IFAI’s Geotextile Division starts a Washington Liaison Committee with a goal of expanding geotextile acceptance and use in federal projects. 1992…
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Geosynthetic solutions for Northumberlandia
February 1, 2013
…British Standard BS 8002:1994 “Code of practice for earth retaining structures.” Overturning, sliding, bearing, and global stability were analyzed in accordance with BS EN 1997-1:2004–“Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design.” 4. Retaining…
Static shear strength of geosynthetic clay liners
February 1, 2013
…Koerner, R. M. (2012). “Selected Topics on Geosynthetic Clay Liners,” Keynote Lecture, GCL University, CETCO, Washington, D.C., April. McCartney, J. S., Zornberg, J. G., Swan, R. H., Jr. (2009). “Analysis…
HB Wick Drains names Kevin Wikar area manager for eastern U.S
December 12, 2012
…2006, according to the release. Wikar was previously with URS Corp. and was assigned as a resident engineer on the $2.4 billion Woodrow Wilson Bridge project in Washington, D.C. The…
ASTM-AASHTO agreement promises road construction benefits
November 6, 2012
…James A. Thomas and AASHTO executive director John Horsley signed the agreement at AASHTO headquarters in Washington, D.C. The press release noted that the document “is an outgrowth of the…
Geosynthetic reinforced soil walls for debris barrier in Whistler, B.C.
August 1, 2012
…Research Board, Washington, D.C. Wu, J. (2007). “Lateral Earth Pressure Against the Facing of Segmental GRS Walls,” American Society of Civil Engineers, GSP 165 Geosynthetics in Reinforcement and Hydraulic Applications,…
Sustainability contribution by MSE berms at landfills
August 1, 2012
…pp. 341–352. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2009). “Municipal Solid Waste Generation, Recycling, and Disposal in the United States: Facts and Figures for 2008,” EPA-530-F-009- 021, U.S. EPA, Washington, D.C….
Lobby Day continues to pay dividends for GMA and its members
August 1, 2012
…number of issue important to the CETCO employees. The next GMA Lobby Day will be Sept. 12–13 in Washington, D.C. The activities will begin with a GMA dinner on Sept….
Congressman visits CETCO
June 18, 2012
…from GMA-member CETCO were introduced to Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.). That successful meeting in Washington, D.C., resulted in a follow-up visit by the congressman to CETCO headquarters in Hoffman Estates,…
All about Geosynthetics 2013
June 1, 2012
…Geosynthetics 2013 is co-locating with the Southwest Geotechnical Engineers Conference and will also feature the Geosynthetic Research Institute’s GRI-25 Conference. About the Southwest Geotechnical Engineers Conference The Southwest…