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IGS North America update: Education in the spotlight

August 1, 2023

…Conference 2023 with the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA). We are organizing a GeoJeopardy competition among eight invited college programs at GeoAmericas 2024 (geoamericas2024.org) in Toronto, Ont., Canada, next year. The…

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The challenge of geomembrane wild edge thickness

August 1, 2023

…weight fraction away from the core of the geomembrane or extrudate over time as it cools. When HDPE goes from a liquid to solid state, it cross-links. The effects of…

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Cross USA Lecture Tour

August 1, 2023

…to do so. This ongoing program for local G-I chapters and graduate student organizations is available to enhance the prestige of the geoprofession. It allows the G-I and host groups…

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Mining and erosion control

August 1, 2023

…Erosion control, sediment control, revegetation and dewatering activities are common at mining sites. The Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) is a leading industry organization home to top manufacturers…

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Four Pillars Of Geosynthetic Sustainability

August 1, 2023

Q: How is geosynthetic sustainability as compared with conventional construction materials like soil, concrete and steel?  A: The four pillars of sustainability are human, social, economic and…

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Northeast DOT projects take home America’s Transportation Awards

July 28, 2023

…meeting, held in Indianapolis, Ind. November 13-16. Both the grand prize and the People’s Choice Award winners will receive $10,000 to go to their preferred scholarship or charity. Visit https://americastransportationawards.org/ to learn…

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New methods of producing geomembranes by Selective Laser Sintering

July 27, 2023

…have been manufactured using cast flat-bed extrusion or blown-film extrusion techniques. However, in recent years, a new method called Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) has emerged as a promising alternative for…

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Freudenberg expands global 3D entangled mat production with new geosynthetic line in China

July 24, 2023

…had more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success. For more information, visit www.freudenberg-pm.com. In 2022,…

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Premature failure of geomembrane floating covers in Australia: Causes, comparisons and recommendations

July 11, 2023

…reservoirs from contamination. However, in Australia due to harsh UV and weathering effects, a concerning trend of premature failure and degradation of these covers has been observed. This article delves…

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Genuit Group hits sustainability targets with Keytec Geomembranes

July 7, 2023

…Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report 2018 stated that avoiding the worst effects of climate breakdown is only possible if global temperature increase is capped at 1.5°C. To achieve this, emissions…

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