Chapter Activities Lead IGS News 32-2
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) had trouble fitting all of its content into IGS News, Volume 32, Issue 2. The 62-page, just-released digital publication includes chapter updates, event...
HDPE Geomembrane Additives – September 7 Webinar
Solmax continues its series of deeper-level discussions on how geosynthetics are manufactured and how those decisions—equipment, raw materials, quality control, etc.—translate into successful engineering designs. On September 7, the...
Lifetime Predictions of Geosynthetics Webinar
Interest in the topic of lifetime predictions for geosynthetics has grown substantially as project records extend beyond 40 years. Research projects on material service life continue to be tracked. And, test...
IGS India Ready for GeoAsia 6 in New Delhi
Nearly 20 years ago, the GeoAsia conference series kicked off with an International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) conference in Bangalore. The event was hosted by IGS India. In 2016, GeoAsia...
Webinar: An Owner's Perspective on Geohazard Slope Assessment
On August 17, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT, Caltrans’ Thomas Whitman will present a webinar on “An Owner’s Perspective of Slope Assessment: the Value and Use.”
Whitman is a...
SURVEY: Extra-Wide Geomembranes
I-CORP International's Dr. Ian D. Peggs, P.E., P.Eng has shared a survey on extra-wide geomembranes. Your participation is invited. Responses are sought from manufacturers, distributors, installers, construction/contracting firms, design...
Companies to Network with at Waterproof Membranes 2016
The early bird registration deadline for Waterproof Membranes 2016 is September 2. Save roughly €120 (including VAT) on registration for this 10th edition of this annual conference...
A Conductive Prime Finish for Spark Testing Geomembranes
Last month, Solmax announced a new multi-day conductive geomembrane training program. Now, the company has furthered its information offerings in the field with the release of a new...
Active Layers Enhance New Tektoseal Barrier Geosynthetics
The wave of innovation in geosynthetics continues, with new active layer products announced by HUESKER. The company’s Tektoseal® Active line of barrier solutions are multi-layer composite materials that...
PODCAST: Coal Combustion Residuals and GCLs
Geosynthetica’s Director, Elizabeth Peggs, interviewed Dr. Craig Benson (University of Virginia) and engineer John Allen (CETCO) about coal combustion residuals (CCRs) and new barrier system regulations governing CCR handling...
Solmax Unveils Conductive Geomembrane Training Program
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...
IAGI / GIGSA Lecture on Geomembrane Installations
The Geosynthetics Interest Group of South Africa (GIGSA) and the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) will present a lecture on July 22. The topic: "Ensuring competent geomembrane installations...
GCL Transforms Australian Quarry into Landfill
By NAUE - An Australian quarry became of the country's largest landfills, with the installation of a geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) barrier system. The site, known as the Western Landfill, has an...
Organizational Changes for GSE Environmental in the Americas
Mark Harris and Steve Eckhart, both of whom are veterans of GSE Environmental, will take on new roles with the company. The company announced these key position organizational changes...
Celebrating 10 Years and Looking More Like a Titan Each Day
As Titan Environmental Containment celebrates its 10th anniversary, Geosynthetica's editor caught up with Brett Burkard, co-founder and CEO. The interview and story are part of an ongoing project from...
After Istanbul, IGS Rallies Members for EuroGeo 6
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) continues to rally its individual and corporate members around the Turkish Chapter of the IGS. After the June 28 attack at Istanbul’s international airport,...
Steve Weiterman Joins Titan Environmental USA
Another growth announcement from Titan: the company has added Steve Weiterman as Project Manager, Specialty Applications for Titan Environmental USA LLC.
He brings more than 16 years of experience in...
EuroGeo 6 Announces Move to Slovenia
It was only on June 30 that the organizers of EuroGeo 6 announced the conference would move out of Turkey, following the deadly bombing at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul....
6-Year Update: Frost Heave Mitigation for Alaskan Highway
A woven geosynthetic was installed on the Dalton Highway in northern Alaska. The work was part of a research project being conducted by the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. The heavily...
EuroGeo 6 to Relocate following Latest Istanbul Attack
The organizers for EuroGeo 6, the 6th European Conference on Geosynthetics, have made the difficult decision to relocate the event to a new country, but they will keep the...
Coal Ash Management Forum Program
The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) and the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) are holding the Coal Ash Management Forum July 21 and 22 in Charlotte, North...
10 Geomembrane Questions
Questioning the practice of engineering has long been part of the geosynthetics field. It is this on-going dialogue and re-evaluation that leads to new manufacturing innovations, better CQA, more...
Leister Adds Annalora to U.S. Geosynthetics Division
Welding and hot air equipment manufacturer Leister Technologies has announced the addition of Bob Annalora to its U.S. Geosynthetics Division. Annalora has worked in the geosynthetics field for...
Geomembrane Wrinkles, Bridging, and Ballasting Special Session
During EuroGeo 6 (25 – 28 September 2016, Istanbul), Dr. Ian D. Peggs will moderate a panel discussion on "Managing Wrinkles, Bridging and Ballasting During Geomembrane Liner Installation." The...
Cartagena to Welcome VIII CICES in August
The city of Cartagena has had to confront numerous erosion challenges. The ways in which the city has responded makes Cartagena an excellent destination for VIII CICES – the...
