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New Caltrans guide for geotextiles

August 1, 2009

…A new design guide for using “subgrade enhancement geotextiles” (SEG) in road construction has been produced by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The 18-page document is intended…

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History, development, and future prospects for geosynthetics industries in China (Part 1 of 2)

August 1, 2009

…infrastructure construction is on water conservancy, railways, highways, airports, and urban construction, as well as preserving the ecological environment. All of these require the use of new materials, new processes,…

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Erosion-control mix rebuilds Clyde’s creekbank

August 1, 2009

…“The new stream alignment and bank stabilization plans would enhance the area by providing access to the new floodplain and allow for natural stream functions consistent with riffle/pool/run sequence throughout…

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TenCate introduces new drainage geosynthetic

August 1, 2009

…TenCate Geosynthetics has introduced Mirafi MiraGreen™D for site drainage applications for engineers and architects designing environmentally sound projects. The product is a nonwoven drainage geotextile composed of 30%…

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Geotextiles in levees (Part 2 of 2)

June 1, 2009

…Reinforced Embankments, Proceeding from Grouting, Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics, ASCE Geotechnical Specialty Conference, New Orleans, LA 1129-1141, 1993. USACE, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency, United…

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Characterization of textured geomembranes predictive of interface properties

June 1, 2009

…best predict shear strength/interface properties. Thus, how to characterize textured geomembranes has been the subject of understandable debate among specifiers, testing experts, standards committees, and manufacturers. A new technological tool…

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GMA Lobby Day helps U.S. Congress connect with geosynthetics

June 1, 2009

…and government agencies in United States and Mexico to educate policiesmakers regarding the use of geosynthetic materials. The 2009 Lobby Day program began with a dinner on March 16. Martin…

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Geotextiles in levees (Part 1 of 2)

April 1, 2009

…Proceeding from Grouting, Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics, ASCE Geotechnical Specialty Conference, New Orleans, La. 1129-1141. USACE, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (2004), United Facilities Criteria…

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New software from Strata and Profile

April 1, 2009

…more information: www.geogrid.com. Profile Products LLC has launched a new Web-based program, Profile Soil Solutions (PS3). A design and product-selection tool, it intends to access engineering and agronomic assistance for…

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Comparing specs

April 1, 2009

…with ASTM methods, but some clients give me an ISO specification. I want to know which product fits their requirements. (Claudia, Mexico) Reply: You ask an excellent question and one…

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