Video Interview: Laura Felux, IECA
At the conclusion of Environmental Connection 2014 (Nashville, Tennessee), Geosynthetica’s Elizabeth Peggs sat down with Laura Felux, Marketing Manager of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One.
Laura reports...
VIDEO: ACE Geosynthetics' International Projects
ACE Geosynthetics uploaded a video to YouTube (12 March 2014) showing its international utilization of geotextile tubes, its secondary containment system, and its geotextile-based, concrete-filled revetment and scour protection...
VIDEO: Scour Protection for Offshore Wind Farms
In "Secure offshore wind energy", the Amrumbank West offshore wind farm exemplifies how geotextile sand containers (Secutex® Soft Rock) enable economical, technically sound and safe construction. Here, NAUE's team...
VIDEO: IGS UK Sponsoring Sustainability Study with Loughborough University
During the International Geosynthetics Society's (IGS) quadrennial GeoAfrica event (November 2013, Ghana), Geosynthetica's Elizabeth Peggs sat down with Peter Assinder and Prof. Neil Dixon to discuss an important sustainability...
VIDEO: Grab Tensile Testing of Nonwoven Geotextiles
Geofabrics Australasia has developed a suite of videos that explain various standardized tests on geosynthetics. While these videos focus specifically on Australian standards, they are highly applicable to testing conducted...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: American Excelsior at 125
This year marks a number of hallmark anniversaries in the geosynthetics and erosion control field, with industry organizations like the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) celebrating 30 years and various...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Slope Stabilization with Geocells
Panama's coastal storms cause significant erosion issues. Punta Raton Beach exemplifies the challenges and how to overcome them. Limited space, steep and sandy slopes. Heavy rains and wind.
In this...
VIDEO: Geogrids Support Noise Protection for a Dutch Road
The A2 roadway in the Netherlands serves as a primary corridor between major cities within the Netherlands and connects them to others throughout Europe. It runs from Amsterdam via...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Pietro Rimoldi on 80m High Reinforced Wall
In a 9-minute interview with Geosynthetica's Elizabeth Peggs, Maccaferri's Pietro Rimoldi discusses an extraordinary hybrid reinforced wall design utilized in Sikkim, India. The result is an 80m high structure...
VIDEO: Interview with Beth Chesson
During the last International Erosion Control Association (IECA) conference and exhibition, Geosynthetica's Elizabeth Peggs sat down with Beth Chesson, Co-Chair of the IECA Committee on Standards & Practices. The...
VIDEO: Inlet Protection
The Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) has launched a new series of erosion and sediment control-related educational videos. The latest is a video on inlet protection.
It's a succinct, sub-4 minute video...
Geofabrics Australasia Develops Video Tools
Geofabrics Australasia has developed a suite of videos that explain various standardized tests on geosynthetics. While these videos focus specifically on Australian standards, they are highly applicable to testing...
Dewatering Tubes Video
HUESKER has just published a video on dewatering with the company's SoilTain® tubes.
Learn more here.;
An Innovative Application of Technology Award for East Coast Erosion Control
Congratulations are due to East Coast Erosion Control, which was honored as one of six companies to receive the iXchange Innovation Award from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern...
IGS Develops 1st GeoReinforcement Workshop – Munich, June 4 – 5
The International Geosynthetics Society Technical Committee on Reinforcement (TC-R) will welcome civil and geotechnical engineering professionals from around the world to the 1st GeoReinforcement Workshop 4 – 5 June...
TRI Expands Testing Capabilities and Enhances Services for 2018
The annual letter from TRI Environmental to its clients and the general geosynthetics community merits review for a number of its highlights. The company notes the considerable expansion testing...
Presto Geosystems Seeks a Business Development Manager
The Presto Geosystems team continues to grow. The company has announced that it is adding a Business Development Manager for a technical sales position in North America.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The...
JOBS: Varicore Seeks Drainage Systems Sales Consultant
Varicore Technologies, headquartered in Minnesota, is the manufacturer of the internationally distributed Multi-Flow Drainage Systems. The company seeks to add another sales consultant to support the continued growth of...
Presto Geosystems Releases a Porous Pavement Design Assistant
Porous pavement solutions have drawn considerable interest in communities for the green engineering benefits they provide. Porous pavements can greatly reduce stormwater runoff by enabling a high infiltration or...
MENA Nonwovens Symposium Offers Prominent Geotextiles Session
When the international nonwovens association Edana convenes its 2018 MENA Nonwovens Symposium and Exhibition, it will do so with a prominent geotextiles program. The event, to be held at the...
Surface Stabilization Needs Drive Diamond Grid Growth in South America
Polymeric-based, surface stabilization grids have attracted a lot of interest around the world. For stabilization system manufacturer Diamond Grid International, South America has become one of the fastest growing...
IECA 2018 Program Highlights and Opening Keynote
The International Erosion Control Association 2018 Conference and Exhibition (IECA 2018) is fully ready for attendees to reserve accommodation and register for the conference. The program has been published...
ACIGS Seminar Series to Focus on Drainage Geocomposite Systems
The International Geosynthetics Society Australasian Chapter (ACIGS) will host a multi-city seminar series on drainage geocomposite systems. The seminar will be held in Melbourne on November 27, Sydney on November...
Erosion Control Technology Council Marks 25 Years
In a November 15 release, the Erosion Control Technology Council has marked its 25 years of industry collaboration towards better erosion and sediment control practices.
“Through leadership, standardization and educational...
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...
