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NAGS/GMA Short Course—”Geosynthetics in Roadways”

January 18, 2012

…a professor emeritus at the University of Washington. He has taught numerous short courses and given many presentations at seminars and conferences, both in the U.S. and abroad. His research…

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Next GMA Lobby Day is April 17

December 15, 2011

…The next Lobby Day in Washington, D.C., organized by the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), is set for Tuesday, April 17. A GMA-members dinner and program are scheduled for…

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Federal agency is urged to study the use of geosynthetics in roads

October 14, 2011

…in pavement systems. Many GMA members have participated in this effort by providing resources and by attending the various lobby day activities in Washington, D.C. We want to thank the…

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Geofoam plays a supporting role in academic and civic projects

September 21, 2011

…the BJC Institute of Health at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The vertical elevation constraints of the walkway are designed to support a fully-loaded fire truck…

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A better way for the Beltway

August 1, 2011

Washington, D.C. In early 2008, extensive upgrades to the interchange began as part of a multi-year project tied to the final phase of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge project. Roughly $236…

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EPA identifies case studies for hydraulic fracturing study

June 27, 2011

…drinking water: Bakken Shale—lKildeer and Dunn counties, N.D. Barnett Shale—Wise and Denton counties, Texas Marcellus Shale—Bradford and Susquehanna counties, Pa. Marcellus Shale—Washington County, Pa. Raton Basin—Las Animas County, Colo….

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Wick drains in action at port project

June 24, 2011

…a barge,” Palmatier said. It is 150 ft. deep, compared to the 120 ft. depth on the previously deepest project at the Port of Los Angeles. And the L.A. project…

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GMA Government Relations Update

May 5, 2011

…this issue is still very important to Members of Congress and their constituents as the EPA considers regulation. 4) Future Washington, D.C. visit in September 2011: Continue support in the…

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Using geotextiles to repair earth dams

April 1, 2011

…Service. (1978). “Cracking of Earth Dams in Arizona,” Internal Memorandum. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. (1986). “EM 1110-2-1902, Seepage Analysis and Control for Dams.” Department of the Army. Washington,…

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GMA shares government relations plan at TRB

January 31, 2011

…Research Board’s 90th Annual Meeting Jan. 25 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Chairman, thank you for giving me a few minutes on your agenda to share with your committee an important…

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