EuroGeo Transcript: Geomembrane Wrinkles, Bridging, Ballasting, Parts 1 and 2
During EuroGeo 6, Dr. Ian D. Peggs, P.E., P.Eng chaired a special panel discussion on geomembrane wrinkles, bridging, uplift, and ballasting. We publish here, with permission of the EuroGeo...
Western ProLine Sets a Course for Geosynthetic Fabrication Success
When Brawler Industries closed its four locations in the United States, its assets were bought up by various geosynthetics entities. The one location we hadn’t heard about was what...
Вебсайт Geosynthetica принимает статьи на русском языке о применении геосинтетики
Информационный онлайн ресурс о применении геосинтетики www.Geosynthetica.net (Geosynthetica) запустил русскоязычную страничку. Мы ждём рассказы на русском языке о ваших проектах, разработках и возможностях. Всё это будет весьма интересно для большого...
PODCAST: Creating Strong Environmental Programs
Infrastructure projects often shape our futures for the better, but they can also be tremendous sources of pollution—especially without proper attention to erosion and sediment control—and lead to poor...
Acquisition News: Raven Industries to Acquire Colorado Lining
The geosynthetics industry has received some interesting acquisition news: South Dakota-based manufacturer Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVN) has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire fabrication, installation, and design-build service provider...
In Memoriam: André Rollin, a Geosynthetics Pioneer
By Chris Kelsey – The geosynthetics field has lost one of its earliest adopters and consistent champions, engineer André Rollin, M.Sc.A., Ph.D., FEIC, FCSME (1941 – 2017). André passed...
ПОДПОРНЫЕ СТЕНЫ – УСТРОЙСТВО КОНУСОВ ПУТЕПРОВОДА
Значительное увеличение транспортного потока в последние годы становится основным катализатором роста транспортной инфраструктуры Москвы и Московской области. Северный обход г. Одинцово стал разгрузочной транспортной артерией для города и способствовал...
EVOH Layers and Better Gas Barrier Performance for Geomembranes
Geosynthetic barriers perform exceptionally well in liquid containment applications, but gas barrier performance can still be improved. Volatile organic compounds, for example, can diffuse through barrier systems. The rate...
PODCAST: Proper Drainage and Venting of Geosynthetic Barrier Systems
The field of geosynthetics has seen a strong increase geomembrane performance debate. The topics have looked roundly at performance in exposed environments, in buried service conditions (e.g., landfill lining),...
Geosynthetic Institute Awards 11 with 2017 – 2018 Fellowships
The Geosynthetic Institute has announced 11 recipients for the 2017 – 2018 Fellowships. These annually awarded GSI research grants are given out, in consultation with the GSI Board of...
Protecting a Caribbean Shoreline and Coal-Fired Power Plant
TenCate Geosynthetics has published a new video that features how TenCate Geotube® technology was used to repair and protect a Caribbean shoreline. The immediate area included a large utility...
Строительство нового выхода на МКАД с а/д М1 – Усиление слабого основания
На сегодняшний день автомобильные пробки являются одной из главных проблем Москвы и Подмосковья.
По данным ГИБДД в 2013 году количество зарегистрированных автомобилей в Москве - около 5 миллионов,
при этом ежегодный...
Gilbey Part of New Investment Group for Graphene-Geotextile Innovator
In a short statement, graphene producer and materials developer Imagine Intelligent Materials Pty Ltd., has announced that Pacific American Coal Ltd (PAK) has sold its 30% stake in Imagine...
Strata's New Geotechnical Software Focuses on GRS Design
The recently launched StrataPro™ geotechnical software platform from Strata Systems, Inc. is a welcomed addition to the tools engineers can use to improve GRS design. Geosynthetically reinforced soil structures...
PODCAST: Bob Mackey on the State of Geosynthetics Education
A few years ago, the International Geosynthetics Society revived its Educate the Educators program. The initiative was developed in the early 1990s to help educate engineers, regulators, and academics...
Geocell-Supported Design Restores Indian Highway
By Strata Geosystems (India) - Several days of torrential rain in March 2016 completely destroyed a stretch of National Highway 44 (NH-44) in India. The roadway is the main...
Waterproof Membranes Conference Participating Companies
The 11th annual Waterproof Membranes conference will be held November 14 – 16 in Cologne, Germany. Organized by AMI, the event delivers presentations and networking related to market dynamics,...
WEBINAR: 10 Design Missteps That Affect Geomembrane Performance
On August 31 at 1:00 pm EDT, Solmax will host a free webinar on a much welcomed topic: “Designing for success: a look at 10 design missteps that may...
GeoAfrica 2017 Releases Promotional Video
GeoAfrica 2017 will be held 8 – 11 October 2017 in Marrakech, Morocco. The conference, which is centered on the theme of “Geosynthetics in Sustainable Development in Africa”, is the 3rd African...
PODCAST: Perspectives on Puncture Protection for Landfill Lining Systems
The field of geosynthetics has often been defined by how these materials improve the performance and economics of a particular site or application. One of the ways that geosynthetics...
270m-Long Reinforced Soil Structure for a South African Highway
By Maccaferri – When the improvement works to the main road P728 in the Umgababa area were approved by the eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, a mechanically stabilized...
Relining a Tailings Dam Stormwater Channel with Limited Access
By Concrete Canvas - In August 2016, a Concrete Canvas® Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (GCCM) was used to line a drainage channel at Glenridding Mine, Ullswater, Cumbria. The objective...
Geosynthetics Presentations at Sardinia 2017
The preliminary schedule for Sardinia 2017 has been released. The Sardinia Symposium is a long-running international series of waste management and affiliated landfill-related. The biennial event is, in fact,...
PODCAST: Zornberg on Differing MSE Design Frameworks
Mechanically stabilized earth walls have been the subject of the most read stories on Geosynthetica this year and a few of the most read stories in 2016 as well....
New Leadership for Strata Systems as Fuller, Enger, Butchart Retire
On the heels of establishing some dramatic global growth, Strata Systems, Inc. co-founders Chip Fuller (President) and Rich Enger (General Manager) have announced their impending retirement. Craig Bell, an...
