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Using structured geomembranes in final solid-waste landfill closure designs

February 1, 2007

…allow positioning of geotextiles and geocomposites without major difficulty. Quantifying of the “hook-and-loop” phenomenon has been the subject of extensive testing and, in particular, testing the effects on interface shear…

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‘Design Squad’ TV show coming on PBS

February 1, 2007

…way. The series premiere on PBS, and related events, will kick off during National Engineers Week, Feb. 18-24, 2007. For more information, visit the preview Web site at: pbskids.org/designsquad….

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New officers for ASCE

February 1, 2007

…Sections and Branches in Region 9. Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 140,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America’s oldest national engineering society. For more information, visit www.asce.org….

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Junction-strength requirements for roadway design, construction

February 1, 2007

…p. Geosynthetics Research Institute (2005) GRI Test Method GG2 “Individual Geogrid Junction Strength”, Geosynthetic Research Institute, Folsom, Pa. (www.geosynthetic-institute.org). GMA (1998) White Paper 1: “Geosynthetics in Pavement Systems Applications—Section One:…

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ASTM update: Committee D35 on Geosynthetics

October 1, 2006

…Jan.-2 Feb. 2007—Committee D35 meeting, Costa Mesa, Calif.; topics as itemized above. For more information: www.astm.org.. Elizabeth Peggs, an IGS council member and recording secretary of the D35 Committee, is…

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IAGI’s Approved Installation Contractor information online

October 1, 2006

…an engineer-specified designation, AIC, can now find complete program details and submittal form online at www.iagi.org. Developed from dialogs with member installers, member suppliers, outside experts in the containment field,…

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Geocomposite capillary barrier drain (GCBD) for limiting moisture changes in pavements

October 1, 2006

…critical guidance during the installation of the GCBD. For more information, go to: www.mrr.dot.state.mn.us/research/construction/2006geocomposite.asp *Further information about active and proposed FHWA Pooled Fund Projects is available at: www.pooled fund.org

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Waterproofing membrane liner for a salt storage building

October 1, 2006

…EPDM, fPP, LLDPE, or PVC geomembranes are all candidates. Specifications for the first three are at: www.geosynthetic-institute.org. I can get the fPP since it is currently suspended for some minor…

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Uses for marine mattresses in coastal engineering

August 1, 2006

By Steven A. Hughes Purpose: The Coastal and Hydraulics Engineering Technical Note (CHETN) described herein provides basic information on the Triton Marine Mattress System, describes potential applications…

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Geopipe (aka ‘buried plastic pipe’)

August 1, 2006

…removal equations; McEnroe or Giroud methods Distribution within pipes; CTI model </ul Deflection analyses: Burial Installation Service Buckling considerations Wall crush considerations Thermal effects with respect to time Connection/Perforation/Joining/Manhole and…

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