Recommended Reading: Durability of Geosynthetics Report from CUR
For this installment of "Recommended Reading," we asked Richard Bathurst, Ph.D., FCAE, FEIC, P.Eng., what others in the geosynthetics and affiliated engineering sectors might learn from or like to...
InfoMine Announces Geosynthetics Mining Solutions 2014
In September 2014, a new mining conference focused on the utilization of geosynthetics within this vital global engineering sector will convene. From 8-11 September 2014, the conference division of...
HUESKER Gruppe gründet weitere Tochtergesellschaft in Russland
Oktober 2013 - Die HUESKER Gruppe, mit Zentrale im westfälischen Gescher/Deutschland, wurde am 1. Oktober 2013 um eine neue Tochtergesellschaft in Moskau/Russland erweitert. Als einer der international führenden Hersteller von...
The HUESKER Group Founds Subsidiary in Russia
The HUESKER Group, with its corporate head office in Gescher, Westphalia, Germany, was expanded on 1 October 2013 through a new subsidiary in Moscow, Russia. As one of the...
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...
Muros de Solo Reforçado – Arrancamento de Reforços de Fitas
Por John Sankey e Robert Lozano - Normas técnicas para reforços discretos de fitas utilizadas em muros de solo reforçado, elaboradas no âmbito dos códigos da AASHTO, identificaram um método...
CGS recognizes GeoEngineering Centre Members and Students
OCTOBER 2013 - Several members of the GeoEngineering Centre and their students were recognized at CGS events held in conjunction with GeoMontreal, the 66th annual conference of the Canadian...
New Project Stories from Australia via Global Synthetics
Australia-based Global Synthetics has released its latest edition of GeoNews, a regular publication that highlights geosynthetic projects and affiliated engineering and construction issues within the company’s markets. The October...
Great Connections 2014 Bridges Two Key IECA Chapters
A new conference is coming to address the future of changing stormwater regulations, MS4 design and implementation, community response to new approaches and other key issues in stormwater management...
ASTM Awards David Suits Johnson Award
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., October 23, 2013— L. David Suits, executive director of the North American Geosynthetics Society, Albany, N.Y., has received the A. Ivan Johnson Outstanding Achievement Award from ASTM International Committee...
Geotechnics Update: 7 ICEG Confirms Keynote Speakers
The 7th International Conference on Environmental Geotechnics (7 ICEG) will be held 10-14 November 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. This event will be one of 2014’s highlights and will offer an...
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...
Maccaferri Conducts Full-Scale Impact Test for Rockfall Workshop
On October 9, during the second day of the International Rockfall Technical Workshop, Maccaferri carried out a full-scale impact test in the municipality of Fonzaso (BL), Italy.
The test was...
US 89 (Navajo Route 20) bypass fully open with no restrictions
PHOENIX, 15 October 2013 — The newly paved, shorter US 89 detour (bypass) route in northern Arizona is now fully open with no restrictions after the Arizona Department of...
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...
EPS Geofoam Protects Pipelines from Earthquakes
How does one mitigate the catastrophic effects earthquakes can have on pipelines? Geofoam is being utilized around the world to provide beneficial, dependable pipeline security in seismic zones. Story...
Tensar Extends Partnership with GeoSolutions into Oklahoma
ATLANTA – Tensar International, the leader in geosynthetic soil reinforcement, recently extended its partnership with GeoSolutions, Inc. into the Oklahoma market.
GeoSolutions, a full-line distributor of geosynthetics that specializes in full-service roadway...
GeoAfrica 2013 Program Published
GeoAfrica 2013 will be held 18-20 November 2013 in Accra, Ghana. This quadrennial event marks the 2nd African Regional Conference on Geosynthetics. To be held under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) and hosted...
Australia Seminars: Geosynthetics in Paved and Unpaved Roads
From November 29 through December 6, Global Synthetics is sponsoring a multi-city seminar series in Australia on "Geosynthetics in Paved and Unpaved Roads." Dr. Steve Perkins, P.E. (Montana State...
Update: 6th Geosynthetics Middle East
SKZ's Geosynthetics Middle East 2013 (6 GEOME) will be held under the patronage of the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City. The conference takes place 29 - 30 October 2013 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Conference Delegates will have...
Rockfall 2013 Seminar Travels Across Australia
Maccaferri Australia has announced multiple dates and speakers for the Rockfall 2013 seminar series. The seminar will be offered in five cities across Australia between November 26 and December...
Geo Soluções anuncia parceria internacional com Strata Systems
São Paulo, 30 de Setembro de 2013. A empresa Geo Soluções, empresa especializada em produtos e serviços para obras de contenções e fundações especiais, estabeleceu uma joint venture com a...
Strata Acquires 50% Equity in Geo Solucões, Ltda.
Cumming, GA, USA – (Oct. 1, 2013) Today, Strata Systems, Inc., a Glen Raven company and manufacturer and marketer of soil reinforcement products, announced its acquisition of 50% of...
Mitigating Frost Heave in Alaska
How to mitigate frost heave and road degradation in cold climates? Tencate Geosynthetics writes on the beneficial impact of installing a woven reinforcing geosynthetic material--Mirafi® H2Ri--along an important stretch of...
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...
