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Case Study: Capping semi-liquid solids with geosynthetic layers
October 1st, 2016
Introduction A U.S.-based polyethylene and polyester resin/polymer producer recently closed a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, N.C. (Photo 1). The company hired an engineering firm to manage the demolition and removal of the expansive structures and infrastructure. Part of the environmental responsibilities was to also find a viable solution for closing a 12-acre sludge basin. But […]
Fleischmann receives GMA award
May 5th, 2016
U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) was the recipient last week of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) Leadership Award. Presented April 27 during GMA’s spring Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, Fleischmann was cited as a “friend of the geosynthetics industry” for his efforts to include geosynthetics language in the far-reaching transportation bill that was signed by […]
Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 announces short courses
January 13th, 2016
Eight full-day sessions planned for Orlando conference and trade show. Registration available later this year. Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 Short Courses Sunday, March 12, 2017, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Hyatt Regency Orlando Design and construction of bottom liner and cover systems Richard Thiel, Thiel Engineering Design of pier foundations in expansive soils Geoff Chao and John Nelson, […]
State/county bridge building with geosynthetics wins award
November 10th, 2015
Among recent recipients of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) awards is the Arizona Department of Transportation in conjunction with Mohave County. These state and local state agencies partnered to design and build a geosynthetic-reinforced soil–integrated bridge system (GRS–IBS)* project on Oatman Highway in northwestern Arizona. The bridge now spans the Sacramento […]
Amendment adds “geosynthetic materials” to 2015 transportation bill
November 5th, 2015
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) is shown endorsing the amendment by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) that supports the use of innovative technologies, including geosynthetic materials. Their comments were made Nov. 3 during debate in the House regarding the 2015 transportation bill. The amendment passed by voice vote.
Don’t be left out of the 2016 Geosynthetics Specifier’s Guide
September 18th, 2015
Email prompts were sent out this week, reminding geosynthetics industry companies to submit directory and product data chart information for the annual Specifier’s Guide by Geosynthetics magazine. Company directories include contact information and listings of geosynthetic products, applications, and services. Updated product data charts are included for: geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs), drainage […]
Shaw increases investment in Watershed Geosynthetics
September 14th, 2015
Shaw Industries Group Inc., a Dalton, Ga.-based carpet manufacturer and supplier of floorcoverings and synthetic turf, has increased its investment in Watershed Geosynthetics LLC of Alpharetta, Ga., according to a Sept. 10 press release from Watershed. The release said that the additional investment will be used to build a sales and marketing team capable of […]
Geosynthetics Middle East conference extends deadline to Sept. 30
September 4th, 2015
Organizers of the 2015 Geosynthetics Middle East conference have extended the call for papers deadline to Sept. 30, 2015, welcoming industry experts to share their knowledge with the GeoME audience. The 2015 GeoME event has a primary focus on infrastructure, transportation, oil and gas, water, waste, and energy. Conference organizers are encouraging abstracts due by […]