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GRI-20 conference: A retrospective

April 1, 2007

…those interested in that paper could ask advanced questions. The proceedings of the GRI-20 Conference are available on CD from the IFAI bookstore. Contact: www.bookstore.ifai.com and click on “GRI-20 Proceedings.”…

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Geomembrane raincoat liners in the mining heap leach industry

April 1, 2007

…MSW Management magazine, www.mswmanagement.com , pp. 72-77. Smith, M.E., “Leach Pad Technology Deals with Weather,” Mining Engineering, November 1996. Smith, M.E., Orman, M. and Queja, C., “Copper Heap Leaching—A Case…

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Five-year CalTrans freeway project is nearing completion in San Diego

February 1, 2007

…retaining wall more than 65 ft. high that will be completely vegetated. Geosynthetics CalTrans required extensive laboratory testing of the geosynthetic materials before they could be approved for use in…

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Massive mining evaporation ponds constructed in Chilean desert

February 1, 2007

…field PVC geomembrane seam. The elimination of destructive samples from the production liner is noteworthy and should be adopted in other applications. After the field seams are tested and approved,…

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Junction-strength requirements for roadway design, construction

February 1, 2007

…Geogrids; and Section Two: Geotextiles,” prepared for AASHTO by the Geosynthetic Materials Association (formerly the IFAI Geotextile Division), www.gmanow.com Perkins, S.W., Christopher, B.R., Cuelho, E.L., Eiksund, G.R., Hoff, I., Schwartz,…

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ECTC’s updated technical manual now available

February 1, 2007

…Testing Procedures for Rolled Erosion Control Products,” can be found on ECTC’s Web site, www.ectc.org under the “Testing” category in the “Documents & Tools” section. The document was originally developed…

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Membrane seams addressed in new ASTM standard

February 1, 2007

www.astm.org. For further technical information, contact Jeff PanKonie, Firestone Specialty Products, Indianapolis, Ind. (phone: 317/575-7238; PankonieJeff@firestonesp.com). Committee D35 meets Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2007, at the January Committee Week in Costa…

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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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Using structured geomembranes in final solid-waste landfill closure designs

February 1, 2007

…is a member of Geosynthetics magazine’s Editorial Advisory Committee.This column is refereed by Greg Richardson, Ph.D., P.E., of G.N. Richardson & Associates, www.gnra.com. References American Society for Testing and Materials…

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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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