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FGI announces new officers and board of director members

March 8, 2019

…at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, reviewed the current state of the FGI, including current activities, finances and goals of the research institution, as well as presented the FGI’s…

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Working together to advance geosynthetics

February 1, 2019

…Limit State Design of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures Recent Developments in Geosynthetic-Stabilized Roads: Introduction and Mechanisms The 2018 presenters were: Tim Stark, University of Illinois R. Kerry Rowe, Queens University Gary…

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Minnesota geomembrane durability study expanded

January 31, 2019

…In addition, large archive samples of each geomembrane were retained before installation for archival purposes. These archival samples were shipped to the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign for storage….

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MnDOT tests structural synthetic fibers for use in thin concrete overlays

January 30, 2019

…for fiber types or characteristics, dosage rates or other specifications for their use. MnDOT currently uses the approved products list created by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Minnesota road engineers…

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Discount now available on Geosynthetics Conference 2019 short courses

January 24, 2019

…in Unpaved and Paved Roads Erol Tutumluer, University of Illinois and Jay Kwon, Kennesaw State University Vertical Barriers for Dams, Levees and Geoenvironmental Applications Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University and Daniel…

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GMA’s geosynthetic education offerings make a difference on campus and Capitol Hill

October 1, 2018

…the industry Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. GMA members and industry educators met at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to educate students about the importance of utilizing geosynthetic products, and…

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FGI to host geosynthetics in civil engineering applications short course in Michigan

September 24, 2018

…the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the short course will be beneficial to those involved with the design, construction, operation, ownership, or regulatory oversight of geomembrane-lined or -covered facilities including…

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IGS-NA focuses on the Geosynthetics Conference 2019, service award and webinars

August 1, 2018

…for webinars coming this fall. September Tim Stark of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign “Seaming PVC: Everything You Need to Know” October Boyd Ramsey of Boyd Ramsey Consulting and…

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‘Emerging Topics in Geosynthetics’ is focus of free all-day live-streaming short course

July 20, 2018

…The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), in partnership with the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) and the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI), will live-stream an all-day short course on “Emerging…

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Fabricated Geomembrane Institute highlights accomplishments and current activities

June 27, 2018

…Summer Internship Program: In 2017 FGI provided internships to six civil and environmental engineering students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to four different member companies. New samples to…

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