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Final Inspection: IGS–NA Photo Contest winners
June 1st, 2017
The International Geosynthetics Society North American (IGS–NA) Chapter held the 2017 IGS North America Photo Contest this past winter. The first, second, and third place winners were announced at the Geotechnical Frontiers conference in Orlando, Fla., March 14, 2017. Photographs were required to clearly display a geosynthetic in use. Photographs needed to provide a clear […]
In the classroom: Part 1: Learning about civil engineering technology
June 1st, 2017
Introduction This article is the first of a four-part series in Geosynthetics magazine on how an engineering student or practicing engineer is able to learn about geosynthetic materials. These articles are based on a panel discussion session on March 13, 2017, at the Geotechnical Frontiers conference in Orlando, Fla. Part 1 addresses the topic of […]
New Board of Directors for 2017–2019
April 1st, 2017
The mission of the North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS–NA) is to provide leadership in advancing geosynthetics education and research to attain their appropriate and widespread use as engineering materials. As the learned society for geosynthetics in North America, our members are engineers, educators, manufacturers, regulators, and researchers, collectively dedicated to creating […]
IGS-NA General Assembly meeting scheduled for Mar. 14 at Geotechnical Frontiers
March 10th, 2017
The International Geosynthetic Society for the United States and Canada (IGS-NA) released its General Assembly agenda for its meeting during Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 in Orlando, Fla. The meeting is scheduled for Mar. 14 at 6:00 p.m. EDT, and it is open to all members of the geosynthetics community. The mission of IGS-NA is to provide […]
IGS-NA changes; Suits steps down
November 1st, 2016
A letter sent last week to members of the International Geosynthetics Society–North America from IGS–NA president, John Henderson, detailed personnel changes for the chapter. The letter stated: “Dave Suits has resigned the position of executive director effective Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. Dave has served the association admirably and we thank him for all his years […]
Oct. 26 SRW webinar
October 11th, 2016
The International Geosynthetics Society’s North American Chapter (IGS-NA) and the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) are co-hosting an October 26 webinar: “Segmental Retaining Wall Best Practices.” The session will be held from 1–2:30 p.m. (ET) and is worth 1.5 professional development hours (PDHs.) Scott Vollmer, market manager/commercial SRWs at Oldcastle Architectural/South Region, is the instructor. […]