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Geotechnical Frontiers beyond paper submission
April 1st, 2024
Abstract submission is closed and reviews are in process, but that isn’t the end of your opportunities to contribute to the technical program. This is the time to submit your ideas for short courses and special sessions and to step up to the plate to serve as a presenter, reviewer or session chair. Become a […]
A look at Geotechnical Frontiers 2025
October 1st, 2023
What? What is Geotechnical Frontiers? Geotechnical Frontiers is a specialty conference event combining the biennial Geosynthetics Conference and the Geo-Institute’s annual Geo-Congress. Generally held every six years (the pandemic pushed this one to eight years), this event is where the industry unites to share developments in geotechnical engineering and technologies. Attendees can look forward to […]
Free Geosynthetics Conference archive launches
February 25th, 2022
The conference’s organizers have made available 1,500 white papers and dozens of videos in the online, free Geosynthetics Conference archive. The free Geosynthetics Conference archive includes proceedings from conferences dating back to the IFAI-sponsored Second International Conference on Geotextiles, Aug. 1–6, 1982, in Las Vegas, Nev. The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), the Geosynthetics Materials Association […]
Geotechnical Frontiers a Success
April 1st, 2017
The 2017 Geotechnical Frontiers conference in Orlando, Fla., drew thousands to “The City Beautiful” Mar. 12–15, 2017, for four days of plenary lectures, awards honoring distinguished geosynthetics experts and work on innovative geosynthetics projects, panel discussions, technical sessions based on more than 360 peer-reviewed papers, and a buzzing trade show floor with manufacturers displaying their […]
2016 in review, onward with 2017
February 1st, 2017
As 2017 comes to a swift start we would like to update you on the events of 2016 and get you ready to participate in the activities of 2017. IGS-NA is invigorated and actively looking for meaningful initiatives and the right people to help make those initiatives happen. The IGS-NA Biennial General Assembly will be […]
SIDEBAR: GeoCharlotte at IFAI Expo
November 1st, 2016
The first-ever GeoCharlotte one-day session drew engineers and exhibitors to Charlotte for a day of geosynthetics education and networking. The show-within-a-show also previewed the March 12–15, 2017, Geotechnical Frontiers conference, co-organized by IFAI and its Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA); and the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The GeoCharlotte agenda included three […]
Geotechnical Frontiers presents: GeoCharlotte 2016
October 1st, 2016
October 20, 2016 | Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, N.C. Connect with your peers, review the latest geosynthetic techniques and concepts, and enjoy Charlotte in an informal, friendly atmosphere, with food and drink provided. Professionally, the day is loaded with attractions, including: Earn up to seven personal development hours (PDHs) Three half-day short courses Three training […]
Geotechnical Frontiers presents: GeoCharlotte 2016
September 22nd, 2016
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte N.C. Register Now 8 a.m.–12 p.m.: 3 Parallel Short Courses Business and Ethics Insights for Engineers This four-hour session includes three presentations focused on the business and ethical aspects of being an engineer. Professional Ethics in a Low Bid Environment Presented by Vic Donald, Geoprofessional Business Association […]
Geotechnical Frontiers presents: GeoCharlotte 2016
August 22nd, 2016
Join us in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, and earn up to 7 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) Short Courses Geosynthetics in Drainage and Filtration Applications: Design Principals and Practices Instructor: Barry R. Christopher, Ph.D., P.E. Knowledge for Better Design of Geosynthetic Reinforced MSE Structures Instructor: Michael Simac, Earth Improvement Technologies Business and Ethics […]
Geotechnical Frontiers presents GeoCharlotte 2016
August 1st, 2016
Connect with your peers, review the latest geosynthetic techniques and concepts, and enjoy Charlotte in an informal, friendly atmosphere, with food and drink provided. Professionally, the day is loaded with attractions, including: Earn up to seven personal development hours (PDHs) Three half-day short courses Three training lectures Closing reception and exhibits Pavement interlayer panel by […]