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Webinar – Building Infrastructure Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events – May 7
April 23rd, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Building Infrastructure Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events – on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11 a.m. CDT. The presenter is Sam Justice, PE, a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. Extreme weather events are increasingly challenging the endurance of our built environments. Aged or subpar […]
Geocell technology in erosion control
April 20th, 2024
FIGURE 1 GEOWEB Geocells effectively preventing erosion on a slope, awaiting vegetation for enhanced environmental stability. Photo courtesy of Presto Geosystems. Erosion control is a critical challenge in environmental engineering, especially in areas where construction and landscaping alter the natural terrain. Geocell technology has emerged as an innovative solution to this problem. Geocells are three-dimensional, […]
Webinar – Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails and Embankments – April 9
March 18th, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails and Embankments – on April 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT. The presenter is Cory Schneider, M.S., environmental scientist/business development manager for Presto Geosystems, you can earn 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Discover how to create sustainable […]
Webinar – Improving Infrastructure Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events – May 7
March 6th, 2024
A one-hour live webinar - Improving Infrastructure Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events – will be held on May 7 at 11 a.m. CDT. It is presented by Sam Justice, P.E., civil engineer, Presto Geosystems, you can earn 1 PDH credit, and you can register here. When extreme weather events occur, communities are often left to […]
Premier Product Showcase 2024
February 1st, 2024
Here is your first look at some of the new products and services that will be available from companies in 2024. Information for this special section was provided by companies who submitted materials to us before the publication deadline. All photographs are courtesy of the company listing the product/service. Geotechnical Frontiers is coming back in […]
Geosynthetics and PFAS: Understanding the role of polymer processing aids in geosynthetics
November 17th, 2023
Like many other industries, geosynthetics manufacturers are navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations. However, in the case of geosynthetic products, an interesting and seemingly paradoxical question emerges: Is it possible that the same products that have been designed to solve complex environmental problems, and even contain pollutants, could also […]
Webinar – Modern Designing of Stormwater Channels Using the GEOWEB System – Nov. 7
November 1st, 2023
Presto GeoSystems will present the webinar – Modern Designing of Stormwater Channels Using the GEOWEB System - on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST. The one-hour webinar is presented by Sam Justice, PE, you can receive a 1.0 PDH, and you can register here. Channels subjected to high flows and […]
Building climate-resilient infrastructure using geosynthetics
October 31st, 2023
When extreme weather events occur, communities are often left to grapple with the devastating effects. An increase in extreme weather patterns, coupled with aging or inadequate infrastructure, amplifies the often dangerous and costly damage that ensues—especially for vulnerable communities living in low-lying areas. According to a recent study, the United States could see a 26.4% increase […]
Minimum short-term seam peel strength requirements and long-term performance of geocell junctions
October 20th, 2023
Internal geocell junctions, also called seams, play a critical role in ensuring that a geocell system will perform uniformly and consistently across the footprint of a stabilized area. In load support applications, non-uniform junction performance can lead to differential settlement and localized subsidence. This can lead to serviceability issues, damage to the overlying structure/pavement, and […]
Airports zone in on geosynthetics
October 1st, 2023
FIGURE 1 Tensar mechanically stabilized the recycled congregate aggregate sublease at Toronto Pearson Airport so that subexcavation and removal of the subgrade soil was not required. Photo courtesy of Tensar Airport runways are not mere roads. They need to be built smoother and stronger to support the loads of jet planes without buckling under the […]