Soil Reinforcement

Co-hosted by IGS Thailand, a chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society, the International Conference on Slopes 2010 will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand 23-25 July 2010. The conference's main theme is "Geotechniques and Geosynthetics for Slopes." Stabilization, remediation, design and other engineering issues will be key. The official language of the conference is English. Learn more at the conference website. Learn more here.;

SKZ, with scientific committee support from Cemagref and the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), announces the 3rd International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners, to be held at the Fortress Marienberg in Würzburg, Germany 15-16 September 2010. Abstract and papers for oral or poster presentations are invited on the following topics: Application / case studies (Landfills, Canals, Reservoirs / Dams, Transportation Infrastructure) • Durability / Lifetime • Laboratory testing • Performance (Cation exchange, Desiccation, Experience from excavation • Regulations / Approvals. Abstracts must be submitted via e-mail to: gbr-c2k10@skz.de no later than 30 September 2009. View the flyer in PDF.

The Fire and Emergency Services Department for Clayton County, Ga. has concluded its investigation into the fire that destroyed plastic products stockpiled in the external storage yard of the Tensar Plant in Morrow, Ga. They have concluded that the fire started accidentally as a result of sparks or heat generated when the plastic material or the metal basket in which it was being moved by a fork lift in the yard, came into contact with the concrete pavement.

Presenters and paper topics for GeoAfrica 2009 (2-5 September 2009, Cape Town, South Africa) have been posted at the conference website. It is an interesting mix and bodes well for discussion. View it online today. Learn more here.;

TenCate Geosynthetics is as a supplier involved in projects in both Nigeria and the United States, in which TenCate Geotube® technology is being deployed. In Nigeria, TenCate Geotube® is being used to strengthen and protect river banks in the Niger delta. In the US, TenCate Geosynthetics is working with the U.S. Corps of Engineers on the rehabilitation and protection of the coastal strip of Grand Isle in New Orleans (Louisiana). (CONTINUED.)

To keep current with the latest developments in the field of geosynthetics, a seminar titled "Geosynthetics India 2011," preceded immediately by "An Introductory Course on Geosynthetics," is being organized by the Indian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) and the Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP). Topics include geosynthetic materials, testing and specification, reinforced soil structures, slope stabilization, filtration, drainage, roads, hydraulic structures, landfills and ash ponds, erosion control, ground improvement and more.

The North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) has issued its 2015 Election Ballot to all members, via email. The voting period, which opened December 3, will close on December 17. All...

Colbond has appointed Marc Krauth as Vice President Sales & Marketing. He will be responsible for global sales, marketing and product management organization. Krauth brings about 15 years of experience in strategy development and implementation at DSM, Owens Corning and Sonoco. His extensive market knowledge of several of Colbond's core segments should significantly ease the transition to the new role.

By Geofabrics Australasia - Coastline mangrove growth can play a vital role in the health of marine ecosystems. The disappearing mangrove growth on the Jam Jerrup coastline in Western...

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) invites you to a fundraiser dinner on 9 February 2009 for Save Our International Land (SOIL). The charitable fund dinner will be held in conjunction with the EC09 conference. James Ridgway of Land and Water's Erosion and Sediment Control Network (ESCN.tv) will host. All proceeds go to SOIL. More information will be available soon. Learn more here.;

Maccaferri's professional development webinars have built a steady, strong following and addressed topics such as geotextiles and geogrids, MSE wall design and installation, gabions, rockfall protection, and embankment construction. These sessions run roughly 90 min, include expert presenters, provide a non-credit 0.15 CEU certificate, technical document downloads, and ample time for direct Q&A between the listening audience and the presenters. In November, the company is presenting two new sessions, both of which are free to participants. Learn more.

While those levees don't necessarily protect all the people living in the 881 counties that have them, a study for Levees.org by geographer Ezra Boyd concludes that the levees more than pay for themselves when their cost is compared to the investment they protect. Counties with levees account for only 28 percent of the nation's counties and only 37 percent of the nation's land area. But they contain 55 percent of the nation's population, more than 156 million people, according to the study. Learn more here.;

This project represents the largest ever emergency installation of a Defencell Flood Wall system in the United States. The Defencell Flood Wall is a geotextile-based system, originally developed for ballistic defenses in military operations, and can be quickly constructed utilizing local fill, sand, or other common aggregates. Within 24 hours of receiving a call from the USACE, Fiberweb delivered three miles worth of Defencell Flood Wall units that, once installed, would provide almost four feet of additional flood protection height to a key stretch of the levee in Smithland, Kentucky.

Royal Ten Cate has agreed to acquire the armour company AML UK Ltd. based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This acquisition will provide TenCate with full access to the UK market for lightweight composite armour solutions. AML has annual sales of approximately €10 million. The share purchase agreement is expected to be concluded this month.