Asphalt Pavement Interlayer Webinar – June 28
On June 28, HUESKER will present a free asphalt pavement interlayer webinar. The session will begin at 2:00 pm (EDT), will include 20 minutes of engineering information, and roughly...
Kuhn to Lead TRI Geotechnical / Interaction Division
TRI Environmental, Inc. (TRI) has announced the expansion of Jeffery Kuhn's role. Effective May 23, Jeffrey Kuhn, Ph.D., P.E. will be the new Director of the TRI Geotechnical / Interaction...
GEER Response to Washington Landslide
A team from the Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance (GEER) Association, supported by the National Science Foundation, is mobilizing to collect information on the effects of a landslide that occurred...
Prof. Yoo Elected FedIGS President, 2022 – 2026
Professor Chungsik Yoo, who is finishing out his four years of service as President of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), will soon shift into another high-profile geotechnical post: President...
What causes construction failures?
A major new Health & Safety Executive (HSE)-backed study into the causes and consequences of major failures and collapses in construction is planned in the United Kingdom. The work has been prompted by growing concerns over the frequency of building, tunnel and scaff old collapses during construction and the failure of plant such as tower cranes and piling rigs. Industry research body CIRIA has been commissioned to carry out the seven-month project.
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VIDEO: What Makes Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) Impervious
In a new monthly video series—Tech Talk—CETCO shares high-quality information on geosynthetics and affiliated engineering issues. The first video in the series has been posted to the company’s YouTube...
GTI Opens South American Office
As part of GTI’s global expansion, Geomembrane Technologies Inc. (GTI) is pleased to welcome Raul Reiff Janini as its newest project engineer. Raul will be based out of Sao Paulo,...
Forthcoming IGS Conferences, 2016 to 2018
Now that the 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10 ICG) has closed, it is time to take a breather and look ahead to next conferences from the International Geosynthetics...
Webinar Explains New Covered Geomembranes ELL Standard
Electrical leak locations provide invaluable insight into the integrity of a geosynthetic lining system. All geomembrane-lined containment facilities should be tested for leaks before going into service. Early detection...
Borouge Offers New PE Geomembrane Grade
At the Chinaplas 2011 event, Borouge, the Middle Eastern-Austrian plastics and chemicals joint venture, touted both its new "all Chinese" management team and a new geomembrane PE grade made using the company's proprietary Borstar technology.
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Erosion Control Course Overflow
KXLY in Idaho reports that erosion control courses for the state's construction industry are being well received and producing a waiting list.
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Sensors in Civil Engineering
Adding sensors and other devices to bridges, tunnels and buildings can turn them into “smart structures” capable of sensing and, in some cases, even responding to problems. The Economist reports.
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Welcome, David Cabrera!
geosynthetica welcomes its newest member: David Cabrera. David is a talented graphic designer with experience in both print and web design. He'll help us fill the void as our colleague Lara Costa departs. David will work with the site's design and function and geosynthetica's extensive database of product data, specifications, industry personnel, etc. For those who would like to send David a welcome, he can be reached at David@geosynthetica.net.
Geosynthetics in Stormwater Controls and Hydraulic Engineering
The inaugural GeoU 2020 co-locates five high-level short courses. Four of the courses are concurrently held engineering classes and the fifth is a half-day marketing course for sales and...
Low & Bonar Acquires Texiplast
Low & Bonar, an international manufacturer of geosynthetic and other materials, has announced its acquisition of Slovakia-based Texiplast, a reinforcement-specialized geosynthetic materials company. The deal is reportedly worth €18.9m...
VIDEO: Pumped Storage Plant Barrier Rehabilitation, Germany
The latest video from NAUE tells the story of the pumped storage plant barrier rehabilitation in Hohenwarte, Germany. The project provided an essential update a half-century-old site. Geosynthetic clay...
A Modified Geogrid for Slope Erosion Control
Geogrids are well known for reinforcement and used widely for stabilization of slopes and embankments and other soil-reinforcing applications (e.g., retaining walls). The principles that govern the successful use...
IGS North America Extends Service Award Nominations to December 3
The North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS North America) has established an Excellence in Service Award to recognize members who have shown outstanding leadership and dedication...
Floating Covers, Evaporation and Mine Economics
Editor's Introduction: This floating covers article was first published 24 September 2013 on Geosynthetica. We re-release it here in honor of the author, Mike Sadlier, being awarded Honorary Membership...
Coated GCLs Growing in Australian Landfill Designs
The City of Townsville in northern Queensland is Australia’s largest urban center north of the Sunshine Coast. The local Waste Services Department serves nearly 200,000 residents. When the time...
VIDEO: CQA and Extrusion Separation of Geomembranes
CQA Solutions’ Glen Toepfer has made a name in the field through elevating construction quality assurance not just on site but in conference discussions and in publications. On Uncontained,...
The GeoWire for the Week of August 31
Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of August 31. WORK SMARTER.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Whoa: Researchers in Sweden have discovered a...
EuroGeo7 Moves to September 2022
The Polish Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has announced that EuroGeo7, the 7th European Regional Conference on Geosynthetics, is moving to 4 - 7 September 2022.
"The decision...
Low Impact Development in High Gear
More than 800 attendees were on hand for the 2013 International Low Impact Development (LID) Symposium in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This was the sixth edition of this event. Dr....
GeoAmericas 2016 Sponsorship Supports Haiti Redevelopment
When the 3rd Pan-American Regional Conference on Geosynthetics convenes in Miami in April 2016, it will do so with a truly unique sponsorship program for an engineering conference. Geosynthetics...
