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IFAI Expo Asia 2012 awarded International Trade Fair Certification

August 17, 2011

…series in Singapore. Conference delegates will learn about the latest technologies, market trends, engineering trends, geosynthetic uses, product designs, and fabrication strategies for improving sales, market share and business profitability….

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ECTC’s installation guidelines for sediment retention roll

August 2, 2011

…are available for download at www.ECTC.org, and also DWG (“drawing”) files that are available for import into computed-aided design systems, allowing modifications of the drawings for use in project specifications….

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Specifying allowable leakage rates

August 1, 2011

…leak location with water or earth materials on the geomembrane and uses a mathematical equation for leakage rate vs. size of the leak. The equation is derived from Bernoulli’s equation…

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Comparison of carbon footprints for various stormwater retention systems

August 1, 2011

…the design of these systems to the local engineer. This article reviews the geosynthetic choices and makes comparisons of the amounts of CO2 generated by stormwater systems. Carbon footprint In…

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GSI’s second Inspector Certification Program

August 1, 2011

…$500 for a five-year period and information is available on our website: www.geosynthetic-institute.org at “Certification/MSE Walls, Berms and Slopes.” While a field inspector cannot require proper design, flaws can be…

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Kwig, Alaska, article is popular with readers

August 1, 2011

…tundra with minimal effects on the existing vegetation/environment. Therefore, the mats were [used] without either a geotextile or fill. Also, the vegetation is now able to grow through these mats,…

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Sign up now for geosynthetics short courses

August 1, 2011

…October 2011—Atlanta December 2011—Orlando February 2012—Northern California February 2012—Southern California April 2012—Seattle To register or for more information: www.gmanow.com, amaho@ifai.com NAGS/GMA Short Course Geosynthetic Reinforcement Aug. 11–12, 2011 Radisson Hotel…

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GMA government relations update

August 1, 2011

…attending so our team can set up meetings with your members of Congress. Andrew Aho, Managing Director, GMA amaho@ifai.com 651 225 6907 office | 651 485 4011 cell www.gmanow.com…

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Septic system features geotextiles

August 1, 2011

…break down solids, while an ample air supply and fluctuating liquid levels increase bacterial efficiency. To view a cross section showing the complexities of Presby’s septic system, visit www.presbyeco.com….

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Fire Department determines source of fire at Tensar plant

June 24, 2011

…adjacent buildings. The fire, which began the afternoon of June 22, was extinguished in the early hours today. All employees were safely evacuated. For more information: www.tensarcorp.com Contact: Don Meltzer…

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