Herculine HDPE and LLDPE Geomembranes
In-Line Plastics' Herculine geomembranes are smooth HDPE and LLDPE polyethylene liners used for hazardous and non-hazardous containment in industrial, municipal, agricultural, and decorative applications. The Herculine products are engineered to exhibit exception UV and chemical resistance and long-term durability and performance. Learn more and download product specifications here.
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New Geogrid/Geofoam Earthquake-Mitigation Material
Research being conducted at Queen's Royal Military College in Canada has produced a new earthquake mitigation geosynthetic that appears to be a combination of geofoam and geogrids. It has been developed by Dr. Richard Bathurst and graduate student Saman Zarnani and is intended to stabilze structures against earthquakes. Shake table tests have been very positive.
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GSE Signs Global Distribution Deal with TENAX
Houston, TX - GSE Environmental (www.gseworld.com), the leading manufacturer of containment and drainage solutions, is excited to announce that it has signed a global distribution agreement with TENAX, the...
Reinforced Soil at Underground Storage Facilities
By Low & Bonar – CEPRO a.s., a government-owned major distributor of crude oil in the Czech Republic chose to build a large-capacity underground storage facility in Loukov to...
Halted construction filling US waterways with silt
The housing bust that has pockmarked the nation's landscape with half-built construction projects has done more than crash home values. Federal officials and environmentalists says abandoned developments are polluting nearby waterways with sediment, endangering fish and plant life and flooding areas where the silt has built up.
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EJCDC Contract Documents
The Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) develops and updates fair and objective standard documents that represent the latest and best thinking in contractual relations between all parties involved in engineering design and construction projects. ASCE is offering a 10% discount on all EJCDC Contract Documents purchased online when you enter code EC489 in the promotion code field during check out.
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GSI Online Course: QA/QC of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment Facilities
The Geosynthetic Institute’s Drs. Bob Koerner and George Koerner will lead a special online short course 3 – 5 October 2017 on QA/QC of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment Facilities. Worth...
IECA and WEF Announces Memorandum of Understanding
DENVER, Colo. – 29 May 2014 – The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) and the Water Environment
Federation (WEF) announce their new memorandum of understanding.
The purpose of this agreement is...
Transportation Bill Shows Promise, Including for Geosynthetics
On November 5, the US House of Representatives passed a six-year extension for the Highway Trust Fund. The House bill was overwhelmingly approved (363 – 64), which now...
ASTM F17 Update
ASTM International's work item WK30113, "Standard Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength of Plastic or Reinforced Plastic Pipe by Split Disk Method," is a work item revision to existing standard D2290-08 from Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems.
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CLI Brands Hydro-Cap(TM) Floating Cover System
Colorado Lining International, Inc. (CLI) is giving its well-established floating cover system a new brand: Hydro-Cap™. The system has been used in a broad range of environmental conditions...
I-CORP Marks 25 Years of Geosynthetics Consulting
By Ian D. Peggs – On 21 March 2016, I-CORP will celebrate 25 years of geosynthetics consulting, with particular emphasis on geomembranes, pipes, and other engineered plastic...
REVIEW: Geosynthetics Middle East 2015
The 7th edition of the international conference and exhibition Geosynthetics Middle East 2015 (GeoME 2015) once again turned the capital of the United Arab Emirates—Abu Dhabi—into an international meeting...
Tensar Expands Exclusive Distribution Partnership with ACF Environmental
ATLANTA, 4 June 2014 -Tensar International, the global leader in geosynthetic site development technology, has recently extended its exclusive partnership with ACF Environmental into the Maryland and Delaware markets....
INDUSTRY: Heytex Acquires BondCote
In a January 14 press release, Heytex Group announced its acquisition on BondCote. Heytex is involved in geosynthetics through the industrial side of the market. The company has established...
GeoPASS II Offers a Strong Geotechnical Program – October 11
Last year, Charlotte, North Carolina-based HUESKER hosted a high-level, invitation-only geosynthetics technical networking event called GeoPASS. The inaugural series delivered top-tier lectures and perspectives on diverse topics such as...
Waterproof Membranes 2017 Call for Presentations
AMI has announced the dates of Waterproof Membranes 2017, the 11th installment in the annual series and issued a call for presentations. The international conference focuses on the market...
Sika Explores Options after Surprise Saint-Gobain Takeover Bid
On December 5, Switzerland-based Sika AG (VTX:SIK), a chemicals specialty company, was surprised by a rival’s takeover bid. France-based Saint-Gobain (EPA:SGO), which has substantial holdings in construction, announced plans...
Workshop: Leaks in Geomembrane Liners – Their Significance and Methods for Locating Them
On 14 October 2010, Ian D. Peggs, PhD, PE of I-CORP International will conduct a one-day seminar and workshop on geoelectric liner leak location and liner integrity surveys in Laramie, Wyoming. The workshop, "Leaks in Geomembrane Liners: Their Significance and Methods for Locating Them," is co-sponsored by Solid Waste Professionals of Wyoming, Peak GeoSolutions, and Trihydro Corporation. Learn more and register online.
Orion Graham Joins Maccaferri as VP of Sales (US)
Geotechnial and geosynthetics materials manufacturer Maccaferri Inc. USA has announced the addition of Orion Graham as Vice President of Sales for the American operations. Mr. Graham brings more than...
Jie Han to Deliver State of US Geosynthetic-Reinforced Walls for ICE
The United Kingdom-based Institution of Civil Engineers is an extremely active professional body with a rich history of high-quality lectures and professional development offerings. On October 17, ICE...
Underwater Installation: Refurbishing a Canal
By HUESKER - A project to reinstate the lining along a 3 km section of Germany's Mittlere-Isar-Kanal (MIK) necessitated the installation of approx. 150,000 m² of Incomat® Standard geosynthetic...
Drainage and Filtration Engineering at GeoAmericas 2016
One of the most common needs in infrastructure is proper drainage and filtration engineering. These solutions consolidate soils to accelerate construction windows. They channel liquids into proper retention or...
KC Conference Targets Stormwater Management in Transportation
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Great Rivers Chapter serves professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry throughout Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. The Chapter’s Fall Conference will...
Video: Pambula Merimbula Uses Polymeric Mats for Access Road
Diamond Grid has published a video story on the installation of its polymeric mat system to create an access road for Pambula Merimbula Golf Course in Australia.
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