Why Geosynthetics Matter for the Future of American Infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers has just released the 2017 Report Card on American Infrastructure. As expected, the Society finds that the nation’s current infrastructure is grossly underfunded and...
IGS-NA General Assembly Issues Open Invite and Agenda to Geo Community
When Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 convenes in Orlando, Florida, it will bring together members of the geosynthetics and larger geotechnical engineering communities. The conference, which occurs every six years, combines...
David Zill Joins THRACE LINQ’s Geosynthetics Team
Thrace LINQ’s geosynthetics team is growing, this time with the addition of industry veteran David Zill. He brings more than two decades of experience in sales and management....
FHWA Limit Equilibrium Design Framework for MSE Structures
The innovative performance of geosynthetic reinforcement materials has led to mechanically stabilized earth walls and slopes becoming a mainstay of modern infrastructure—particularly with highways and commercial development. However, agreement...
Imagine IM to Present Graphene Solutions at Startup Booster Competition
Australia-based graphene solutions company Imagine Intelligent Materials (Imagine IM) has been selected to compete in the Startup Booster competition at JEC World 2017, the world’s largest composites show.
JEC World...
New ASTM D35 Subcommittee on Geosynthetic Product Specification
The influential ASTM D35 Committee on Geosynthetics has established a new subcommittee: D35.06, Subcommittee on Product Specifications. The first meeting of the subcommittee is schedule for ASTM Committee Week,...
Graphene Applications, Including with Geosynthetics, Draw Investment
Imagine IM (Imagine Intelligent Materials Pty Ltd) has been expanding the possibilities in graphene applications, work which has included new materials development in geosynthetics. The Sydney, Australia-based has just...
Design Frameworks for Geosynthetic-Reinforced Walls
During Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 in Orlando, the Technical Committee – Geosynthetics from ASCE’s Geo-Institute will hold a special working committee meeting on Design Frameworks for Geosynthetic-Reinforced Walls. The gathering...
IGS Landslides Workshop: Geosynthetics for Slope Stabilization
During the 4th World Landslide Forum, the Italian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (AIG-IGS) will hold a one-day workshop on 1 June 2017. Landslides workshop title: Geosynthetics for Slope Stabilization.
Daniele...
TenCate Geosynthetics Launches New High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats
Turf reinforcement mats are engineered to solve more difficult, longer-term erosion control situations on slopes and in channels. These materials retain bare soil and stabilize and nurture vegetation while...
Will Crawford to Speak on GCCMs and Erosion Control in Hong Kong
On February 21, Will Crawford of Concrete Canvas will be a featured speaker at an Association of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Specialists (Hong Kong) engineering event. The lecture, “Introducing GCCMs...
Hanes Geo Components Opens Saint Louis Branch
Hanes Geo Components opened 2017 by officially announcing its acquisition of Canada-based Terrafix Geosynthetics (which will continue to operate under that name). The company is not letting its foot...
CCR-Oriented GSE CoalDrain Geocomposite Earns Patent
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...
Lime-Stabilized Backfill in MSE Retaining Structures
By Giulia Lugli and Sachin Mandavkar – Soil can be stabilized by using a wide range of materials, such as cement, lime, and fly ash. When lime...
GSI Issues Graduate Student RFP for 2017-2018 Fellowships
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has a long history of supporting student research and development projects with geosynthetics. The investment helps spur the next generation of understanding with geosynthetics. GSI...
GCCM Remediates Brick Flume in Bath
By Concrete Canvas – An old brick flume was taking water from a nearby canal. The water course traveled under a Network Rail line and into a river...
New Geocomposite Drainage System for Roadways
Roadway integrity can be undermined by poor drainage on the surface and in the subgrade of the road. The new GSE RoaDrain™ geocomposite drainage system has been engineered...
Technical Note: CCR Closure and Geocomposite Drainage
By GSE Environmental - This technical note focuses on CCR closure and post-closure care for facilities closing with the coal combustion residual waste remaining in place. In the United...
Geosynthetics CQA Workshop at Australian Landfill Conference
During the 7th Australian Landfill and Transfer Stations Conference, a one-day CQA workshop will be held with a focus on construction quality assurance (CQA) for geosynthetic liners. These barrier...
IGS North America Photo Contest 2017 Opens
The International Geosynthetics Society's North American Chapter has opened its 2017 IGS North America Photo Contest. The contest is open to all IGS-NA members and runs January 24 –...
GEOSPERU 2017 Speakers, Topics, and Exhibitors
GEOSPERU 2017 will be held 29 – 31 March 2017 at the Hotel Los Delfines in Lima, Peru. Hosted by the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Peruvian Chapter, the event...
IECA Field Tours at Environmental Connection 2017
The International Erosion Control Association Region One will offer a number of field tours at Environmental Connection 2017, the annual conference and exhibition from the association. Learn-in-the-field opportunities include:
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Presto's New Website Highlights Geocells, Video, Construction Resources
Presto Geosystems® has launched a new website (www.prestogeo.com) with a large range of construction resources for its soil stabilization and stormwater products. Much like the company’s successful international app...
HUESKER Officially Opens New Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
In mid-December, HUESKER Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open its state-of-the-art, new manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina. The 150,000 sq. ft. facility was built on the...
New Appointments for Andreas Lake and Brian Sparks with Thrace
The Thrace Group continues its development through optimizing the roles for key personnel. Andreas Lake has been appointed to a newly created position as Group Development Director for...
