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New bridge abutments with a vegetated finish

February 1, 2011

…for completion. One benefit from the use of geosynthetics included time-saving construction without affecting safety or quality. And the use of these particular products do not required specialized skilled labor….

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Versatile geosynthetics take the taxiway across the bay

February 1, 2011

…cost- and time-efficient method, while handling of the sediment remained a challenge. The engineering and design team chose to use geotextile tubes placed in a lined cell to allow for…

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

February 1, 2011

…geosynthetics textbooks for any composite liner system that involves clayey soils and pore pressure are currently of little practical use for student reference. That is, unless the basic testing support…

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Incheon Bridge project with geotextile tubes application

February 1, 2011

…Construction Incheon Bridge construction was accomplished using barges in deep waters and land-based construction in shallower waters along the bridge’s route. It was more cost-effective and time-efficient to use land-based…

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GMA shares government relations plan at TRB

January 31, 2011

…on the issue, and we provided written and oral comments on the issue. We also worked closely with a congressional office to draft legislation requiring liners at coal ash sites—legislation…

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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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Fiberweb acquires geosynthetics supplier Boddingtons Intl.

January 5, 2011

…Geotextile manufacturer Fiberweb PLC has purchased Boddingtons International Ltd., a U.K.-based producer of geosynthetic nets as well as a range of accessories and laminates for use in civil…

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IFAI’s Expo Asia receives award and funding boost

December 6, 2010

…bring qualified targeted buyers to the event to meet with these U.S. companies. IFAI Expo Asia 2011 has also received Trade Fair Certification from the U.S. Commercial Service of the…

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Heerten elected DGGT chairman

November 26, 2010

…Prof. Dr.-Ing. Georg Heerten of NAUE was elected chairman of the German Geotechnical Society (DGGT) at its 31st biennial conference Nov. 3–6 in Munich. Prof. Heerten succeeds Prof….

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