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GSE Environmental, a leading global manufacturer and provider of geosynthetic lining products and services, has announced the launch of its Coal Ash Barrier System, which addresses increasing concerns about coal ash containment and the possibility of groundwater contamination. The system was unveiled during GSE's coal ash technical seminar held in Virginia. With power facilities and utility companies realizing the consequences of having insufficient coal ash containment and with new EPA regulations pending, GSE took proactive measures to provide the energy industry with a first of its kind containment system that combines three of the company's proven geosynthetic products that meet or exceed regulatory standards to maximize groundwater protection and minimize both risks and costs.

ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock has revised standard D7014, "Standard Practice for Assembly and Placement of Double-Twisted Wire Mesh Gabions and Revet Mattresses," as D7014-10. Gabions and revetment mattresses are used to achieve soil stability and prevent soil erosion and are also used as retaining wall structures to resist movements due to gravity. Learn more here.;

29 марта 2017 года состоялось официальное открытие первого завода HUESKER в г.Клин., Россия. Dr.Grandin F.- Hans (Управляющий Директор HUESKER Group), Г-н Хмельницкий С.Г (Генеральный Директор ООО «ХЮСКЕР») и Г-жа Сокольская...

Founded in 1832, the North Berwick Golf Club in the UK is one of oldest clubs in the world. In fact, you’d have to visit historic St. Andrews to...

Four ongoing construction projects in Iowa were selected to study ways to improve concrete overlay construction. Seven research objectives for improving concrete overlay construction were investigated across the four projects, including the installation of geotextiles for bond breakers. The study so far recommends using a geotextile bond breaker for unbonded concrete overlays; and when using them, reduce the potential for wind/traffic damage by installing the geotextile less than one day before paving. The April 2010 Tech Transfer Summary publication from the Iowa State University Institute for Transportation summarizes the project. Learn more here.;

The troubled Meadowlands landfill-to-links project from EnCap Golf seems to be back in motion. Site pollution concerns had slowed progress and EnCap seemed in default. Now, one of Donald Trump's companies, Trump Organization, is heading up the management of the construction. They report that soil tests are taking place and plans are moving on installing the right geosynthetic barrier systems. Learn more here.;

Montreal-based McGill University is home to one of Canada's top geotechnical engineering programs. Titan Environmental Containment has long partnered with different engineering schools on materials development projects. Now, Titan...

By Ian D. Peggs and Chris Kelsey – Low temperatures, fast-dropping temperatures, and strong winds can provide the ideal conditions for rapid crack propagation (RCP)—“shattering”—in exposed high-density polyethylene...

By American Environmental Group - AEG began work on providing geosynthetic installation services for a heap leach pad expansion project for a gold mine in northern Nevada. The mine encompasses...

The International Geosynthetics Society is dedicated to promoting the awareness and proper utilization of geosynthetic technologies in infrastructure. In support of its mission and backed by its 4000+ global...

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. Learn more here.;

The Northern Ireland town of Coleraine has cleared the way for a 42-acre residential development that reportedly will include one of the largest retaining walls in Europe. The geogrid-reinforced structure will be used with the former quarry zone to provide a stable platform for construction. The site will also feature a 20-meter-deep lake. Learn more here.;

On Wednesday, March 9, the Geosynthetic Institute will hold a live webinar on "Behavior and Analysis of 20 Solid Waste Landfill Failures." The session will begin at 11:30 am (EST)...

The installation of a geomembrane-lined embankment for a coal slurry impoundment facility has precipitated a new round of public comments on the facility's approval. The Deer Run Mine in Hillsboro, Illinois had been approved for belowground storage but sought to construct an 80-ft-high dam aboveground. The first public notice indicated no construction would go forth without public comments; but a second notice removed the impediment to active construction and work on the site has been seen. New public comments on the potential aboveground dam are now being taken. Learn more here.;

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By Namrata Bichewar - As India has grown in population and economic influence, the country’s airport infrastructure has been strained. The existing Mumbai Airport, in particular, has been in...

Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of July 13. WORK SMARTER. BIG PROJECTS Europe's largest onshore wind farm is rapidly...

Dr. George Koerner, P.E. (Director, Geosynthetic Institute) has never shied away from big challenges in research and leadership in the geosynthetics field. The IGS Brasil Em Rede network, which...

A new training program from international barrier system manufacturer Solmax aims to increase user understanding of conductive geomembrane. The three-day training will be held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada...

There are many connections between the geomembrane and roofing membrane industries. A number of manufacturers make both materials; each industry informs the other on critical applications such as green roofing and exposed membrane performance; and both utilize similar panel welding equipment. Leister, a maker of welding equipment, reports that a Swiss team recently won the gold medal in an international competition for flat roof construction techniques. The world champions used Leister gear. Learn more.

Geocomp Corporation, a leading geo-engineering services firm, is pleased to announce that Jack F. Salerno, P.E. has been named as Branch Manager in the New York office. In his new role, Mr. Salerno has overall responsibility for project management, client development, and technical oversight. Mr. Salerno has more than 25 years of experience in the disciplines of structural engineering and project management. Through his extensive work on a variety of structural facilities in the New York and New Jersey area, Mr. Salerno has been involved in all phases of structural engineering including design, rehabilitation, construction and inspection.

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...

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) and its 40+ chapters organize and support numerous conferences around the world, including quadrennial regional conferences and the quadrennial International Conference on Geosynthetics (ICG)....

Firestone Specialty Products (Booths 407 and 506) will debut new supported and unsupported membranes in new gauges and colors. Visit Firestone's booth for full details. Download the unsupported flexible polypropylene (fPP) geomembrane data sheet here.

Organizers of the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (12 ICG) have announced a major scheduling change. The quadrennial signature event of the International Geosynthetics Society is moving a year to...