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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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Best practices-Working toward zero leaks

August 1, 2023

…conductive to detect any leaks in the produced process water pond containment system. This test method uses a high-voltage, pulsed power supply to charge a capacitor, which is formed by…

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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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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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Addressing the rising costs of landfill cover soil 

July 14, 2023

…fuel expenses, often subject to volatile price fluctuations.   Lastly, spreading the cover soil at the closure sites requires heavy machinery and skilled personnel to ensure that the soil is distributed…

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A costly geogrid mistake: Price vs. performance

July 12, 2023

…construction project. Price undoubtedly drives the bottom line, but what might seem like the least expensive option at first could cost more to install. In addition, the least expensive option…

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

July 11, 2023

…polyvinyl chloride-ethylene interpolymer alloy (PVC-EIA) materials and offers recommendations to mitigate premature failures. Causes Of Premature Failure The primary cause of premature failure in geomembrane floating covers in Australia is…

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Lining a tailings facility on the roof of the world

July 10, 2023

…a geomembrane manufacturer with a global well-known brand, good business reputation and sufficient production capacity. Solmax was selected to supply impervious geomembrane for the project because of its excellent and…

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