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Additional comment on Part 1 of SRW series
February 1, 2008
…design is right on the money and should be part of the bid package. I also believe that a generic, performance-based design can be put forth as a design that…
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ML Ingenieria S.A. de C.V. wins 2007 Outstanding Achievement Award
February 1, 2008
…compacted soil along the entire anchorage longitude, according to the design; and the use of concrete block provided an aesthetic finishing (wall face). Later, the concrete foundation block was set…
Three challenges in using SRWs and other reinforced-soil structures: Part 1
October 1, 2007
…there are still three challenging issues facing owners considering their use. What is the best way to procure, design, and then build these structures to minimize short-term problems and ensure…
Testing produces design guidance
October 1, 2007
…was tested at Colorado State University. The objective of the testing was to determine the hydraulic and sediment stability threshold conditions. This article presents the engineering design guidance offered as…
Geogrid-reinforced roads aid wind farm’s installation of giant turbines
October 1, 2007
…A successful road design solution resulted following the installation of 463,000yds2 of geogrid. Project site The Maple Ridge Wind Farm near Lowville in upstate New York is the largest wind…
Geotextile cushion design
October 1, 2007
…From the GMA Techline Subject: Geotextile cushion design— Using the geotextile cushion calculator on landfilldesign.com, and according to your research report, we should be using a factor of…
ASTM geosynthetics committees developing proposed new standards
October 1, 2007
…geomembranes, and the development of a mechanistic-empirical design guide for pavements. Committee D35 will meet Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2008, at the January Committee Week in Tampa, Fla. All interested parties…
Effects of temperature on geomembrane strength
October 1, 2007
…From the GMA Techline Subject: Effects of temperature on geomembrane strength— I am working on the design for some lined reservoirs where the liner may be exposed for…
Using geosynthetics to rehabilitate Fisher Cañon Dam and Reservoir
August 1, 2007
…safe long-term operation. During the analysis of options, URS collaborateded with Colorado Lining International (CLI) to form a design-build team that could effectively complete the design and construction of the…
Use of geosynthetics in the mining and mineral processing industry
August 1, 2007
…report prior to the presentation and discussion of key study results. The final report commences with a listing of 11 typical environmental design constraints for mine sites, such as dam…