Soil Reinforcement

From the Department of Did You Know? comes news that the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) has a Facebook page. Facebook and other social networking websites have increasingly transitioned from being teenage communities to more advanced forums, including the establishment of businesses on Facebook. IECA invites users of the service to become an IECA "fan," which is a mark of support and community among Facebook users. Learn more here.;

The India-based Business Coordination House (BCH), which is involved in, among other things, the creation and promotion of geotextile and geosynthetic seminars, has released its April - June 2009 newsletter. This issue includes an article on page 35 on "Textiles for a Built Environment." This includes a section on landscaping materials, such as root barriers, soil stabilization materials, and greenroof support. Read it in PDF today. Learn more here.;

The Winchester Star in Virginia has published a list of 30 requirements needing to be met at a new high school site. Among the list, provided by View Engineering, is to correct the plan's specification of a woven geotextile where View believes a TRM is more appropriate. A number of TRMs and their data can be seen at geosindex.com. Learn more here.;

Firestone Specialty Products produces geomembranes that are the durable, dependable solution for nearly any application. Whether for decorative commercial water features or critical containment applications such as agriculture, aquaculture, mining and other water containment, Firestone’s geomembrane systems are easy to install and built to last. The company has retooled the design and layout of its website. We encourage readers to give the new site, with its clean look and organization, a spin. Learn more here.;

From January 2012, Joe Cavanaugh has been appointed Vice President and General Manager for Europe Africa and the Middle East and will relocate from the US to Tensar's UK offices in Blackburn. Joe has many years of experience with Tensar International, most recently as Vice President of Global Technology. A position he has held since 2009.

Though it will not be held until 2012, a website has already been launched for EuroGeo 5--the Fifth European Regional Conference on Geosynthetics. The host chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) will be IGS Spain. Valencia will serve as the conference location. As of now, the dates for the event will be 16-19 September 2012. Learn more about IGS Spain at the event website. Learn more here.;

takes place 13-16 March 2011 in Dallas, Texas. This seminal event includes multiple short Geo-Frontiers 2011 courses, 90 sessions within 10 technical tracks, student programs, networking events, awards programs, and the Geosynthetic Institute's GRI-24 conference, as well as four highly regarded plenary sessions: H. Bolton Seed Lecture, Peck Lecture, Terzaghi Lecture, and the Mercer Lecture. In addition to the educational component of Geo-Frontiers the event will feature an exhibit hall with over 120 geotechnical products and services exhibitors. Geosynthetica encourages its readers to take advantage of the early registration offer. The deadline for early registration is February 21. Learn more and register at the Geo-Froniters 2011 home page. Learn more here.;

The 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics (9ICG) is offering its very early-bird registration rate through 30 September 2009. Add to it the early booking discount for hotel, and those who take advantage of registering now will save more than $700. The 9ICG will be held 23-27 May 2010 in Guaruja, São Paulo, Brazil, under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS). Please register as soon as possible. Learn more here.;

The Scout Moor Wind Farm is situated in Northwest England in the West Pennine Moors of Lancashire. It is the largest on-shore wind farm in England, producing enough energy (154,000 MW-h/yr) for 40,000 homes. Like many wind farms, the space and weather conditions are ideal for harvesting wind power; but access to the site and establishing firm turbine footings is a challenge. In the case of the 65MW, 26-turbine Scout Moor farm, it was constructed upon 1,347 acres (545 ha) of an extensive peat bog. Read about its stabilization with NAUE geogrids.

The GeoAmericas 2016 transportation engineering track will hold paper presentation sessions on April 11 and 12 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on South Beach. These sessions will present...

AMI has announced the program for Polyolefin Additives 2010, the 3rd international conference on Polyolefin Additives. It will be held at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany from 23-25 March 2010. The line-up is of interest, including Philip Jacoby's presentation on "Enhanced beta nucleant masterbatches for use in polypropylene film, molding, thermoforming and geosynthetic applications." Learn more about the event in the PDF brochure. Learn more here.;

In Carl Junction, Missouri, contractor Larry Snyder and Co. encountered an uncharacteristic and protracted spell of bad weather in what had been a fairly direct construction project. After 56 days of construction were disrupted by snow, rain or excessive mud, the city council extending the contract timeline (to avoid fines being assessed to the company). The company has now requested money for geogrids to conduct some parking lot construction. Geogrids, the company believes, are the only approach it can use in these less than ideal weather conditions and to get the project done more quickly without sacrificing quality and safety. Learn more here.;

Dr. Neil Dixon will deliver a keynote lecture, jointly authored with Dr. Gary Fowmes, at GeoAmericas 2016 (April 10 – 13, Miami). Their topic is "Global Challenges, Geosynthetic Solutions...

As promised, we reveal here today (December 29) the top stories in geosynthetics for 2016 on Geosynthetica. The stories have been ranked by most read, with the further caveat...

The latest issue of GIGSA News from the Geosynthetics Interest Group of South Africa is available. This issue includes stories on geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs), GIGSA Award Winners, a GeoAfrica 2009 report, liquid geosynthetics, GCLs in landfill applications, what not to do with GCLs, and indext testing. GIGSA is the South Africa Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS). Read the issue in PDF here.

By Strata Geosystems – DLF Ltd (Delhi Land & Finance - largest commercial real estate developers in India) redesigned its 18-hole golf course into a grand 27-hole facility in...

When GeoAmericas 2016 convenes in Miami, April 10 - 13, it will feature a robust retaining walls program. The related short courses, panel discussions, training lectures, and retaining walls program...

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) invites you to present a paper at its inaugural EUROTEC technical conference in Barcelona, Spain. The three-day event, SPE-EUROTEC 2011, will be held 14-15 November 2011. SPE invites speakers to present papers on: Failure Analysis and Prevention; Bioplastics; Product and Engineering Design; Color and Additives; General Business; Engineering Properties; Structure; and more. Learn more here.;

TenCate Geosynthetics has published the Summer 2013 issue of its MiraFACTS newsletter. Each issue delivers project profiles, technology updates, market trends, and more. (Readers can also register to win an...

TenCate Geosynthetics has launched a new website. The new section focuses on Industrial Fabrics. Read about the site's redesign, its new resources, and more.

Each year, Geosynthetica participates in a number of conferences. Participation may include exhibiting, presentations (or paper co-authorship), session coordination and attendance. Also, Geosynthetica serves as a media partner or cooperating organization to many of these events. Some of these forthcoming events are briefly noted in this roundup article.

Ontario has made significant changes in recent years in its regulatory approach to redeveloping Brownfields. The field of redevelopment represents an important growth area for hundreds of companies and thousands of clients. Marcia Wallace, Ontario's Brownfields Coordinator, will speak on June 25 at an Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) Environmental Business Opportunity Breakfast (EBOB) event. Learn more here.;

Need construction specifications that include geosynthetics? Many manufacturers offer documents at their websites. For example, visit Propex. Under "Landfill/Waste Containment," one finds documents regarding lagoon closure, lining system support, leachate collection, and more (found at the "continued" link below). Other manufacturers may be found at this link https://www.geosynthetica.net/ProductsServices.asp Learn more here.;

ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has announced work item WK33656, "Test Method for Biaxial Tension Testing of Geosynthetics." The scope is to develop a standard test method to determine the in-plane stiffness of geosynthetics that are subjected to biaxial loading. The in-plane Poisson's ratio is an input parameter needed for mechanistic, finite-element based pavement response models. Learn more here.;

The Indian Government has granted approvals for 32 highway construction projects during the 2009-2010 financial year, for a total length of 3,600km. For the 2010-2011 financial year, the plan is to build highways totalling in excess of 15,000km. Also, various investment groups are arranging more than $15 billion in contracts and plans for roadway expansion and highway construction. Learn more here.;