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New sustainability group founded

February 4, 2011

…the organization will also be developing certification and continuing education programs for rating system users. For more information: Jeffrey Beard American Council of Engineering Companies 202-347-7474 jbeard@acec.org Julia Anastasio American…

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The 15 most difficult GMA Techline questions from the 3rd 500 Q’s-and A’s

February 1, 2011

…this type of testing. Look on our website at www.geosynthetic-institute.org in our lab accreditation section for such labs. I am afraid the literature is very lean in this regard since…

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‘Old-timer’ recalls the history of geomembrane interface strength tests (Part 1)

February 1, 2011

…failures, several years before the Kettleman Hills landfill failure). I recall our discussions at the 2005 GRI conference included leach pad drain pipe failures and the effects of soil arching…

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Tales from the tundra

February 1, 2011

…a critical transportation link from the village to the confluence of two streams and to key fishing and hunting areas. When the tundra is frozen, driving ATVs over the area…

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Questions and answers RE: “Backfill depleted open-pit mines…”

February 1, 2011

…help me on: What factors cause failure to achieve floor level in most surface mines? What are the effects of failure to achieve and maintain pit floor level? What to…

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GMA TechlineÒ€ℒs 3rd 500 QÒ€ℒs-and-AÒ€ℒs

February 1, 2011

…general information (17%), strength (13%), installation (12%), seaming (6%), and clogging (3%) were also of interest. The lifetime questions were very broad, from the usual “how many years?” to effects

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Here is more information for two previous questions

February 1, 2011

…CSM geomembrane made with CSPE resin. Also, Danielle in New Jersey asked about stabilizing wet soil so trucks can drive on the surface. A company called TemPark uses a Huesker…

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Miller Weldmaster hits the road with ‘Roadshow’

January 27, 2011

…fabric being welded.” To track the Roadshow or for more information: www.weldmaster.com/blog. Miller Weldmaster Corp. is a manufacturer of rotary hot air/hot wedge welding equipment for the industrial fabric and…

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IFAI launches new website

January 20, 2011

…and members can renew their membership. The site’s improved navigation and search make it an essential resource for industry professionals. Check out the new site at www.ifai.com. Source: IFAI…

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Movement afoot that EPA will regulate coal ash as non-hazardous waste

January 13, 2011

…As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reviews comments submitted regarding its plans to regulate coal-ash waste, industry groups say they are optimistic that the agency will ultimately favor…

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