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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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Craig Martin named Propex VP for Geotextile Systems

June 21, 2011

…Martin. “With such a strong foundation of innovation, Propex has developed the broadest portfolio of products that the world uses and needs every day.” Source: Propex Operating Co. LLC…

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TRI selected for Geosynthetic Institute’s accreditation program

June 2, 2011

…geosynthetic material testing since the early 1980s. The company’s current scope of services includes 140 accredited geosynthetics test methods. For more information: Sam R. Allen, vice president, SAllen@tri-env.com; www.geosyntheticstesting.com…

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‘Old-timer’ recalls the history of geomembrane interface strength tests (Part 3)

June 1, 2011

…before shear testing, in combination with a sufficiently slow strain rate to failure. The effects of time consolidation and increased strengths is illustrated by test results for Sites B, C,…

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Building bridges the geosynthetic way

June 1, 2011

…continued his lead in the push for construction of more GRS bridges. Presentations featuring bridges in Defiance County, Ohio, St. Lawrence County, N.Y., and Buchanan County, Iowa, received rave reviews

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Case histories of exposed geomembrane performance

June 1, 2011

…Kerry R., (2002), “Effects of exposure conditions on the depletion of antioxidants from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes”, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 39, pp. 1221-1230. Rowe, Kerry R., Sangam, Henri P.,…

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Sustainable development using geosynthetics: European perspectives

June 1, 2011

…and focuses on the view from the U.K. and the rest of Europe. Sustainable development The past 20 years have seen a growing realization that the current model of development…

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June 30 deadline for student fellowship request–for–proposals

May 12, 2011

…Aug. 1, 2011. Review of the proposals is by the nine-person GSI Board of Directors. For information on the Geosynthetic Institute and past recipients: www.geosynthetic-institute.org/gsifellows.htm Robert M. Koerner, Ph.D., P.E.,…

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TenCate introduces case study video

May 5, 2011

…woven, multi-layered geotextile.” TenCate GeoDetect®, described by the press release as “the industry’s first smart geosynthetic.” Watch the video: www.tencategeosynthetics.com/americas To obtain the video, see additional photos, or for more…

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