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Webinar – Designing Soft-Armored and Hard-Armored Retaining Walls – Feb. 18

February 4th, 2025

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Designing Soft-Armored and Hard-Armored Retaining Walls – on February 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is Sam Justice, P.E., you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. This webinar will discuss how the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System can be used to build naturally […]

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GEOWEB system installed for Kaiser Permanente retaining wall

January 23rd, 2025

The Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Gaithersburg, Md., aimed to install a solar array on its property to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed installation site, however, presented challenges due to its steep slopes, which were unsuitable for supporting the solar array. To move forward with the project, a cost-effective solution was […]

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Webinar – Maximizing Ballast Life and Rail Performance with GEOWEB Geocells – Feb. 4

January 14th, 2025

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Maximizing Ballast Life and Rail Performance with the GEOWEB Geocells – on February 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is chief engineer Bryan Wedin, P.E., a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. Ballast degradation can rapidly occur under heavy axle loadings over soft […]

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Geocells installed for dam rehabilitation project in Massachusetts

January 9th, 2025

Contributed by Presto Geosystems Patch Reservoir is a 31-acre body of water located in Worcester, Mass., that serves as a recreational retreat for fisherman, trekkers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The Patch Reservoir waterbody and dam were constructed in the late 1800s and are located in the middle of a chain of mill ponds along Tatnuck Brook. […]

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Webinar – Building Fire Lanes and Emergency Access Roads with Geocells and Porous Pavers – Jan. 7

December 16th, 2024

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Building Fire Lanes and Emergency Access Roads with Geocells and Porous Pavers – on January 7, 2025 at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is Sam Justice, P.E., you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. As our cities expand and new or renovated buildings are […]

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Webinar – Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails – Dec. 17

November 26th, 2024

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. The presenter is Cory Schneider, Environmental Scientist/Business Development Manager, Presto Geosystems, a 1.0 PDH credit is available and you can register here. Discover how to create sustainable and attractive recreational trails by joining our upcoming webinar. Learn about […]

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Webinar – Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization Solutions for Roads, Highways & Bridges – Dec. 3

November 12th, 2024

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization Solutions for Roads, Highways and Bridges – on December 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is Sam Justice, P.E., you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Infrastructure development for highways and road corridors faces many challenges when […]

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Webinar – Exploring Value Engineering Options With GEOWEB Geocells– Nov.19

October 28th, 2024

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Exploring Value Engineering Options With GEOWEB Geocells - on November 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is Bryan Wedin, P.E., chief engineer, you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Budget overruns, both in cost and time, are unfortunately common in today’s construction […]

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Webinar – Stabilizing Intermodal and Port Yards Using the GEOWEB System – Nov. 5

October 22nd, 2024

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Stabilizing Intermodal and Port Yards Using the GEOWEB System – on November 5, 2024 at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is Bryan Wedin, PE, chief engineer, you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. This webinar will illustrate how the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System can […]

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Dam structure safety installation and repair using advanced geosynthetic technology

September 17th, 2024

By Samantha Justice, P.E. Information contributed by Presto Geosystems With over 91,000 structures nationwide, dams and spillways are essential for controlling flooding, water distribution, and providing hydroelectric power. However, these structures cannot last forever. The average age of dams and spillways in the U.S. is now 61 years​​​, significantly over the typical 50-year lifespan of these structures. […]

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