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GMA government relations update
August 1, 2011
…Subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal…
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Patch extrusion welding as a geomembrane failure mechanism
August 1, 2011
…Geomembrane performance: Lessons learned—Part 2 By Garrett Q. Dutson Introduction This case history examines the geosynthetic construction, use, failure, and repair of an evaporation pond at an EnergySolutions…
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,…
Sustainability and the fiber-reinforced soil repair of a roadway embankment
August 1, 2011
…from the use of FRS rather than imported select fill. Construction cost comparison Cost comparisons between FRS and select fill were performed by the project civil engineer in 2003 dollars…
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…
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….
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…
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…
TRI selected for Geosynthetic Institute’s accreditation program
June 2, 2011
…GAI–LAP. It will not be exclusively serviced by TRI Environmental, as GSI will also continue to perform audit work in-house. “The GAI offers the most robust, responsive, and relevant geosynthetics…
Sustainable development using geosynthetics: European perspectives
June 1, 2011
…carbon footprint covers emissions from all activities across an organization that includes energy use from buildings, industrial processes, and company vehicles. a product carbon footprint covers emissions over the entire…