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Experience with GCLs used as a conductive layer in geomembrane leak-location surveys

June 1, 2007

…long, 0.9-acre area where a rain flap had been removed from an area that had been previously surveyed for leaks. New York landfill cell – Three leaks were found in…

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A river runs through it: Displacement of Serbia’s Kolubara

June 1, 2007

…soils and aggregate placement. The additional requirements for large and custom-made panels and rapid deployment during staged construction of the new river channel was also critical. For the owner, timely…

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New books for the geosynthetics industry

June 1, 2007

…Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering A new book, Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering, includes contributions from a cavalcade of international academics and professional engineers. Part 1 of the book covers…

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Use of geosynthetics in deicing facilities at the Cleveland airport

June 1, 2007

…By Daniel Petno and Chris Athanassopoulos Introduction The design and construction of a new centralized deicing facility at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) involved several geosynthetic applications, including a plastic-laminated geosynthetic…

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Ten reasons why you should be in Cancún next March

June 1, 2007

…in the Americas. GMA. The Geosynthetic Materials Association and GMA Mexico will host a reception and GMA annual membership meeting during GeoAmericas-2008 in Cancún. The meeting will be open to…

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New geogrid aiding ancient monument

April 1, 2007

…provided the horizontal reinforcement in the new construction, for which the original builders used layers of reeds. Through a system of simple mechanical ties, the geogrid also allowed new masonry…

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Richardson company now has new name

April 1, 2007

…has served a variety of municipal, private, and industrial clients across the country. The new officers include Stacey Smith, P.E., president and senior engineer, and John Gardner, vice president and…

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GMA members see, hear about Army Corps’ progress in New Orleans

February 1, 2007

…purpose that was palatable in the building. Everyone seemed stressed but mission-focused. The critical mission: rebuild the levees and protection system for New Orleans and the surrounding area. All the…

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GMA-Mexico offers classes

February 1, 2007

…he said. The second course in Mexico was held last November at the Universidad de las Americas in the state of Puebla. “Geosynthetic materials and their applications in civil engineering”…

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Membrane seams addressed in new ASTM standard

February 1, 2007

new Test Method D 7272 more accurately addresses the unique characteristics of taped seams. He added that D 7272 will become a reference for engineers designing projects with taped seams,…

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