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Geogrid-reinforced soil mat
June 1, 2007
…forthis application? (Matt, Washington) Reply: The design procedure that applies to your situation is just now emerging from the research arena. It comes under the heading of “Basal Reinforcement Over…
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Geocell, grid, and reinforced-soil in restoring eroded steep slopes
April 1, 2007
…Show in Washington, D.C., January 2007. References Elias, V. and Christopher, B.R. (2000), Mechanically Stabilizeed Earth Walls and Reinforced Soil Slopes Design and Construction Guidelines, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal…
Geosynthetics and the government marketplace
April 1, 2007
…Introduction In January 2006, the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), contracted with a lobbying firm in Washington, D.C., to produce a report on the opportunities available to GMA and its members…
Geosynthetics-2007 is a hit in D.C.
April 1, 2007
…just 4 days, the Geosynthetics-2007 Conference and Trade Show came to a close in Washington, D.C. The Jan. 16-19 event marked an enthusiastic high point on the geosynthetics community’s calendar….
GRI-20 conference: A retrospective
April 1, 2007
…Washington, D.C., on Jan. 18, 2007. It was coincident with the NAGS/GMA activities in D.C. and the combined events were all arranged by IFAI. Tom Stephens of TenCate Geosynthetics opened…
Junction-strength requirements for roadway design, construction
February 1, 2007
…C.W., Svanø, G. and Watn, A, (2004) “Development of Design Methods for Geosynthetic Reinforced Flexible Pavements,” report prepared for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C., FHWA…
Five-year CalTrans freeway project is nearing completion in San Diego
February 1, 2007
…minimal differential settlement. The entire blanket was wrapped in geotextile. When all the dust settled, approximately 1 million yds.2 of geosynthetics were used to construct this project. The total wall…
First organized lobbying for geosynthetics
October 1, 2006
…environmental protection sections of this legislation also could encompass the use of geosynthetics. GMA and its Washington, D.C. lobbying team targeted WRDA as a vehicle to expand the marketplace for…
New release of Geomagic Studio
October 1, 2006
…macro system with the ability to add logic and flow control to automation scripts; and 3) a system that enables users to define their own workflow processes to reduce (or…
Geofoam provides lightweight fill for York Bridge in Washington
August 1, 2006
…involved in all stages of the design, from preliminary studies through construction. For the design report, the environmental team assessed biological and cultural resources, completed the wetlands delineation, conducted a…