Interview: Koerner on Lifetime Predictions for Geosynthetics
Dr. Russell Jones, President of the International Geosynthetics Society, sat down with the Geosynthetic Institute's Dr. Robert Koerner to discuss GSI's 12-year study on the long-term performance and aging...
VIDEO: Rockfall Protection Wall in Val d'Isère
Last year Geosynthetica profiled NAUE's rockfall protection wall design in Val d'Isère, a renowned winter sports region in Southeastern France. Now, the company has released video of the construction...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Cazzuffi on Geosynthetics Standardization
Following the recent meetings of ISO TC 221 – Geosynthetics, Past President of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Daniele Cazzuffi sat down to discuss geosynthetics and how standardization efforts...
VIDEO INTERVIEWS with John Imm and Dave Chenowith
During Environmental Connection 2016, Geosynthetica's Elizabeth Peggs caught up with John Imm of APEX and Dave Chenowith of Western States Reclamation. Imm was at the International Erosion Control Association...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Andy Durham, Propex GeoSolutions
Andy Durham of Propex GeoSolutions discusses TRM durability and UV performance in erosion and sediment control materials--part of the company's "Are you sure?" campaign to improve engineering and construction...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Laura Clark, IECA
During the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region 1 annual conference and exhibition, Geosynthetica’s director Elizabeth Peggs sat down with Laura Clark, marketing manager for IECA. Clark comments on...
VIDEO: CQA and Extrusion Separation of Geomembranes
CQA Solutions’ Glen Toepfer has made a name in the field through elevating construction quality assurance not just on site but in conference discussions and in publications. On Uncontained,...
Solmax Offers a Fix with Geomembrane Folds
Geosynthetics are used for a host of reasons, but economy, construction efficiency, and long-term performance (often linked to project economy) are frequently influential in the design and material...
Maccaferri Wins GeoME Best Geosynthetics Project
The 7th edition of Geosynthetics Middle East (GeoME 2015) wraps up today, November 17, in Abu Dhabi. The event has grown steadily and, in recent years, has even been...
Subsurface Drainage Design Software Assists Road Designs
Geofabrics Australasia has developed a web-based road design app focused on drainage performance and cost calculation. Subsurface Drainage Design Software (SuDDS) produces net cost and design comparative reports based...
VIDEO: Geosynthetic Containers in Mining and Mineral Processing
A new video from TenCate profiles the utilization of geosynthetic containers in mining and mineral processing. TenCate Geotube® containers are being used in a large range of applications, such...
VIDEO: Subsoil Drainage Systems
On its YouTube channel, Geofabrics has published a video detailing the advantages of the Megaflo® subsoil drainage system. The rigid, high-flow velocity panel drain is utilized in improving roadway...
VIDEO: Geotextile Mattresses in Shoreline Protection
ACE Geosynthetics has uploaded a new video on the role of geotextile mattresses in scour protection. View it here and see more like it on the company's YouTube channel.
VIDEO: IGS Focuses on Sustainable Development
It debuted in Berlin during a special session at the 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10 ICG) late last September. Now, the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has started to...
VIDEO: A Profile of ClosureTurf™ at US Landfills
Beginning with an interview from the Potola Landfill in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, a new video from Watershed Geosynthetics focuses on the innovative ClosureTurf™ barrier system. The system utilizes...
VIDEO: Geogrid Strength and Confinement Demonstration
terrafix® has published a video of a "TBX Biaxial Geogrid Strength and Confinement Demonstration." It's a concise, visual demonstration of how and why geogrids are so effective at improving...
VIDEO: Construction Mats for Haul Roads on Soft Soils
In this video from Presto Geosystems, Joe Karbon of the Manitowoc County Highway Department (Wisconsin) discusses the challenge of haul roads on soft soils and how construction mats are...
ACE Geosynthetics Adds Construction Videos to its EcoPark Website
The official website of the ACE Geosynthetics EcoPark has been online since October 2014. Users can explore the park virtually and learn about geosynthetics. Applications profiled on the website...
ACE Introduces an Online Geosynthetics EcoPark
The official website of the ACE Geosynthetics EcoPark is now online. Readers are able to explore the park virtually anytime and anywhere while gaining knowledge about geosynthetics.
Geosynthetic products have...
President Obama Signs WRRDA into Law
US President Barack Obama signed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) into law on Tuesday, June 10. This bill is significant for its lack of earmarks, its...
New Maccaferri Video Profile
Maccaferri is one of the world's largest geosynthetics companies. With operations around the world and a string of acquisitions that have bolstered its presence and range of offerings, the...
VIDEO: Underwater Installation of GCL for Flood Protection
By NAUE - The video "Dam Sealing with Bentofix® BZ 13-B" shows how Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) allow ecological, economical and safe construction, including for underwater installation of a...
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...
VÍDEO: Proteção Contra Erosão para Parques Eólicos Offshore
Em "Energia eólica offshore segura", o parque eólico offshore Amrumbank West exemplifica como geofôrmas de geotêxtil com areia (Secutex® Soft Rock) permitem a construção econômica, tecnicamente robusta e segura....
INTERVIEW: Lighter, Stronger, More Sustainable Construction Mats
Weak soils are common problems for access to oil and gas sites, wind warms, and staging areas for construction sites. In this interview with Geosynthetica’s Elizabeth Peggs, Presto Geosystems’...
