Containment

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is accepting abstracts for its annual conference through May 15. EC10 will be held in Dallas, Texas 14-17 February 2009. IECA organizes its work into 8 technology sections: slopes, stream restoration, vegetative establishment, stormwater management, wetlands, erosion and sediment control, beach and shoreline stabilization, and wind erosion. The "Hot Topics" for 2010 are LEED for new construction, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process. Learn more here.;

By Namrata Bichewar - As India has grown in population and economic influence, the country’s airport infrastructure has been strained. The existing Mumbai Airport, in particular, has been in...

David Albers of Bakersfield, California runs a 2,600-head dairy that uses a geosynthetic cover on its anaerobic manure digester. The methane is harvested and coverted into power. What's interesting about Albers, however, is not simply his use of the system but that he's the founder of BioEnergy Solutions. His company is using the geosynthetic systems to make large farms more environmentally valuable. Geosynthetica readers have previously seen information on BioEnergy's work with electricity company PG&E. Learn more here.;

The forecast for severe weather this week has prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to cancel its two-day Greener Cleanup Symposium that was scheduled for 10-11 February 2010 at Drexel University in Philadelphia. The event would have explored the most environmentally safe methods to clean up and revitalize contaminated properties.

Tensar International recently installed a magnetic fuel treatment system from Maxsys to one of their gas-fired, steam-raising boilers. The project has reported cut gas consumption by 5.78%--a considerable financial savings in the manufacturing process and an admirable environmental benefit. Also, extensive analysis by the Blackburn-United Kingdom facility's chief engineer has found that boiler efficiency has improved by 5.46%. Read more in the release.

As of 6 April 2009, the Integrated Waste Services Association (IWSA) has officially changed its name to the Energy Recovery Council (ERC). The ERC will continue the work of IWSA, which has heavily invested its efforts in the promotion of renewable energy technologies, such as waste-to-energy.

The 185-mile-long, historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal--more familiarly known as the C&O Canal--was compeleted in 1850 and served as a major transport corridor for goods such as lumber and grain. Today, it is a national park surrounded by more than 12,000 acres of land. Not long ago, a towpath began to fail when drainage pipe broke. The saturated slope gave way and exposed a main water line for Arlington County, Virginia. Repair of the slope was key both for the preservation of this historic canal and for the safety of Arlington's water supply. Maccaferri's Green Terramesh® system was selected to provide slope stability and vegetation for the natural look park patrons and officials seek along the C&O. Construction was quick, economical and effective. Read Pino Cignarella's case study.

The EPA is nearing the end of its air emissions monitoring study, begun in 2005, according to Bill Schrock, with the EPA’s office of air quality planning and standards. Schrock updated the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Agricultural Waste Air Emissions Advisory Group on the study at a recent meeting in Madison. The advisory group’s task is to suggest best-management practices for ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from livestock farms. Learn more here.;

ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has announced that D7748, 12e1 Standard Test Method for Flexural Rigidity of Geogrids, Geotextiles and Related Products has been editorially changed. This test method covers the measurement of stiffness properties of geogrids, geotextiles and geogrid-geotextile composites all of which are referred to as geosynthetics within this standard. Bending length is measured and flexural rigidity is calculated through use of the cantilever test procedure. Learn more here.;

The expansion of coal combustion residuals handling and storage work in the United States, in the wake of new regulations, has led to a strong growth in engineered materials...

Wyong Shire Council may soon pass an ordinance that would require individual home owners along the Central Coast to pay for the installation of geotextile-based shoreline protection. Erosion has been a significant problem, and home owners will now have to choose to protect the shore or perhaps move their homes. Learn more here.;

International engineering firm Ausenco has just released an updated specification/guide for integrity (leak detection) surveys on earth-covered geomembranes. This is a sample specification for a leak location survey on a soil-covered geomembrane over a conductive material. It should be used as a guide and not verbatim. Learn more here.;

We open the week with an unexpected gift: The early registration discount for GeoAmericas 2016 has been extended to January 29. The conference, which is the 3rd Pan-American Conference...

ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics is reaching a major milestone. During the January Committee Week gathering in Houston, Texas, the Committee will mark its 30th anniversary with a...

The World Bank Group has announced that it has thrown open the doors to its statistical databases and is challenging the global community to use the data to create new applications and solutions to help poor people in the developing world. Recognizing that transparency and accountability are essential to development, the World Bank Group is now providing free, open, and easy access to its comprehensive set of data on living standards around the globe -- some 2,000 indicators, including hundreds that go back 50 years. The data will be available in Arabic, French and Spanish in addition to English.

The organizers of EuroGeo 4--the 4th European Conference on Geosynthetics--would like to remind readers of the early registration deadline (31 July 2008) and of the three technical courses that will be held in conjunction with the event. The technical course subjects are geosynthetics in reinforcement, waste containment and hydraulic applications. Read more.

Maccaferri's coastal structures are designed, produced, and installed to stand against the forces of Mother Nature. This was apparent after Super Storm Sandy hit the Northeastern United States in October 2012. Maccaferri's existing coastal structures protected homes and natural shorelines from storm surge damage and erosion. Links are provided here to fuller stories on each project, one of which involves revisiting how a 2010 installation held up to Sandy.

Brussels, 23 January 2014 - CEN and CENELEC have launched a new section on their website as part of their ongoing efforts to encourage the widest possible range of stakeholders...

The U.S. Army and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service failed to comply with critical environmental laws related to underground tanks used to store diesel fuel, gasoline and used oil at the West Point Garrison in New York, according to a complaint issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Both military branches failed to monitor, test and keep records for their underground petroleum storage tanks. Leaking underground storage tanks pose significant threats to soil, surface water and ground water across the nation. EPA is requiring the two parties to comply with regulations and is seeking a $167,116 penalty.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the selection of Nicholas DiPasquale of Harrington, Del. as the new Director of EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program. Pasquale has extensive environmental and regulatory experience, having served as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from 1999 to 2002. He has also served as Deputy Secretary in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and as Director of the Environmental Management Center for the Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford, Pa.

Tri-Tech Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIT), a leading total solutions provider to China's water resources, municipal wastewater and industrial pollution control markets, announced today the relocation of its corporate headquarter, subsidiaries of Tranhold, Yanyu and BSST to new offices in the Renji Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tri-Tech designs customized sewage treatment and odor control systems for China's municipalities and its larger cities.

We have pleasure in announcing that we have recently secured the GEOFABRICS® trade mark both in Australia and New Zealand. This means that not only can we confidently place the symbol ® at the end of our brand but we are also afforded protection against infringement and misuse. Learn more here.;

Geosynthetica.net has moved its physical office and now has a new phone number. The new address and phone contact information are as follows: Geosynthetica.net, 1934 Commerce Lane Ste. 4, Jupiter, FL 33458, USA; phone +1 561 768 9487. The central geosynthetica.net emails and personnel remain the same: Elizabeth Peggs, Managing Director: Elizabeth@geosynthetica.net; Chris Kelsey, Editor/Writer: chris@geosynthetica.net; and David Cabrera, Web Developer: david@geosynthetica.net.

Job Opportunity - Product Development Engineer (Raven Industries): For 60 years, Raven has developed, marketed, and produced technical solutions to great challenges. Utilizing our strength in engineering, manufacturing, and...

Going green has environmental benefits, but until now there has been little data to show how retrofitting buildings with greener technologies can save energy and money. Now, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation is financing the creation of a database of hundreds of retrofitted buildings in New York. "The largest obstacle to making these practices go mainstream is data that will convince building owners to retrofit their properties," said Gary Hattem, foundation president. Learn more here.;