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Tutumluer wins IGS Award

October 18th, 2023

Erol Tutumluer, the Abel Bliss Professor, has received the IGS Award from the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) during its 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics, held in Rome in September. Tutumluer was cited “in recognition of his significant scholarly contributions made towards the use of geosynthetics in roadways, railways and airfields, including innovative quantification and sensing […]

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Four Pillars Of Geosynthetic Sustainability

August 1st, 2023

Q: How is geosynthetic sustainability as compared with conventional construction materials like soil, concrete and steel?  A: The four pillars of sustainability are human, social, economic and environmental. Geosynthetics are winners when compared to conventional alternatives in all four areas. To substantiate this assertion I would strongly recommend that you have a look at the […]

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