Geomembranes, Covers, and Containment Systems Webinar – Nov 16
AGRU America continues its series of geosynthetic engineering webinars on November 16 at 12:00 EST. This new geomembranes and geosynthetic cover and containment systems webinar will address a range...
Cirtex Sponsoring an NZ Diploma in Engineering Scholarship
In a blog post and in a supporting video, New Zealand-based Cirtex Industries Ltd announced its sponsorship of a scholarship for one recipient to earn an NZ Diploma in...
JOB OPPORTUNITY: TenCate Geosynthetics Seeks Engineering Business Manager
TenCate Geosynthetics, one of the world’s largest geosynthetics manufacturer and engineering service providers, seeks to add an engineering business manager in the United States. For more information or to...
Translated: General Recommendations for Geomembranes in Barrier Systems
The International Geosynthetics Society’s French Chapter (CFG - Le Comité Français des Géosynthétiques) has published an English-language version of its key document Fascicle 10, “General recommendations for the use...
Roadway Slope Erosion Control in the Port d’Envalira Mountain Pass
The problem of slope superficial instability at the Port d’Envalira mountain pass in Andorra has been solved with a geomat erosion control solution. Maccaferri’s MacMat® product provided the environment...
Graphene-Enhanced Geotextiles Coming to US with Haydale Agreement
Australia-based Imagine Intelligent Materials has quickly scaled up production of its innovative imgne® X3 coating. The product has enabled the manufacture of the world’s first graphene-enhanced geotextiles, which are...
Success of Geosynthetics 2017 Sets the Stage for 2018 Edition in Chile
Geosynthetics 2017, the First International Conference on Technology and Application of Geosynthetics, took place in Santiago, Chile 18 – 20 October 2017. The event met all of its inaugural expectations,...
GeoPASS II Delivered a High-Level, Diverse Technical Seminar
On the heels of ASCE’s GeoCarolinas conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, locally headquartered HUESKER delivered a high-level technical seminar and networking event. The gathering GeoPASS II, followed the previous...
Better Bearing Capacity for Container Yard on Geocells
Constructing on weak subgrade is always a challenge, but geosynthetics provide high-quality, efficient, and economical solutions. An exemplary case can be found in the busy city of Kolkata, India,...
GIGSA Bursary Applications Due November 1
The Geosynthetics Interest Group of South Africa (GIGSA)—a chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society—has a strong history of supporting educational endeavors. The chapter’s support comes in the way of...
M&T Expo 2018 to Host 2nd Geosynthetics Pavilion
Geosynthetica Brasil will host its second Geosynthetics Pavilion at a major conference and exhibition. This time, the venue will be M&T Expo 2018 - International Trade Fair for Construction...
Register Now! GeoHydraulics Engineering Workshop in New Orleans
Registration is open for the GeoHydraulics Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana. The two-day event will be held November 8 - 9 and bring together civil engineers, construction professionals, international...
PODCAST: The Rise of ClosureTurf® in Final Cover Systems
Landfill engineering has advanced significantly over the past 35 years. Geosynthetic lining, capping, and final cover systems have had a lot to do with the tremendous success landfill operators...
GSI Webinar: MSE Wall Back Drainage Design
The Geosynthetic Institute will host its next GSI Webinar on 25 October 2017. The topic is MSE Wall Back Drainage Design.
GSI Webinars are 80-minute sessions (with Q&A time added to the...
Geosynthetic Support Pad Offers More Than 800 t Capacity
HUESKER has developed a geosynthetic support pad (Fortrac Heavy Load). The system has been engineered for storing extra-heavy units, such as monopoles for offshore wind turbines or ship components....
United Concrete Canvas Russia Opened a Demo Park
Though Concrete Canvas opened a unique demo park near Moscow in Russia in 2016, it wasn’t until mid-way through this year that the company officially announced it. The site,...
VIDEO: A Manufacturing Approach to Geomembrane Wrinkles Management
Earlier this year, Solmax took on a very hot topic with a free webinar: managing geomembrane wrinkles. This session followed the discussion created by a Geosynthetic Institute webinar in which Dr....
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Raven Seeks to Add Product Development Engineer
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...
11 ICG Young IGS Members Call Extended to October 31
DEADLINE EXTENSION! The 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics, organized by the International Geosynthetics Society’s Korean Chapter, will be held in Seoul, South Korea 16 – 21 September 2018. The Young...
Ashley MacMillan Joins TenCate as an Engineering Business Manager
TenCate Geosynthetics has announced the addition of Ashley MacMillan, PE as Engineering Business Manager – Northwest (United States). MacMillan is a 7-year veteran with a strong background in geotechnical...
NOLA GeoHydraulics Engineering Event Schedule Released
Civil engineers and construction professionals will meet international speakers, network with top-tier geohydraulics solutions companies, acquire practical engineering information to implement immediately, and have the opportunity to take part...
PODCAST: The Coming Wave of Biogeotechnical Engineering
Biogeotechnical engineering is adding enzymes, microbes, and much more to the engineer's toolbox
Geosynthetics have achieved some remarkable levels of performance in infrastructure. They play a big role, but they...
CQA Training and Certification, November 2017
TRI will host three geosynthetics CQA training short courses and two certification opportunities November 27 - December 1 in Austin, Texas
The next CQA Week will present multiple opportunities for...
IECA Update: Hurricane Response, Board of Directors Election Results
As communities throughout the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, southeast Texas, and Florida recover from hurricane flood damage, the International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) has issued a statement, extending...
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Business Development Manager – Sales, Layfield
Layfield is an industry leader in polymer film, geomembranes, and geotextiles with a mission to Protect Our Families, Our Communities, and Our Environment. Layfield is looking to add a...
