International geosynthetics manufacturing GSE has released the details of its 3 November 2011 “Geosynthetics 4 Success” seminar in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Marriott Hotel. The seminar is part of a series of events the company has arranged in which expert independent speakers join technical personnel from the company to present on key subjects in the field.
In Charlotte, the focus will be on the latest developments in geosynthetics and the use of geosynthetics in waste and coal ash containment applications. This discussion will include all aspects of new product performance, benefits, issues, and an update on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Coal Ash Rule. The speakers and subjects are as follows:
Dr. Robert M. Koerner, Director, Geosynthetic Institute (GSI)
“Geosynthetic Opportunities Associated With Coal Mining Spoils and Coal Combustion Residuals”
William E. Wolfe, PE, PhD, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Science The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
“CCPs in Constructed Landfills”
Frank Ney, RCRA Program Advisor, U.S. EPA, Region 4
“Update & Overview of the Coal Combustion Residuals Proposed Rule”
Mark D. Rokoff, PE, National Practice Lead, CCP Management Project Manager, Power Business Line URS Corporation
“Technical Challenges in Solutions for CCP Management”
Mark Roberts, PE, Vice President, HDR Engineering, Inc.
“A Novel Approach to Coal Ash Land¬ll Capping & Closures”
GSE Technical Group (to include spark testing and online Drainage Design Manual demos):
Ed Zimmel, VP of Engineering
“Geomembranes in Specialty Applications”
Mengjia Li, PhD, PE, Geotextile & Drainage Product Manager
“Advancements in Geosynthetic Drainage Product Development”
Jimmy Youngblood, Technical Support Manager
“GCL Performance Selection Criteria & Current Research” PDHs and CEUs are available for participants.
Also forthcoming from GSE, the “Geosynthetics 4 Success” seminar will be held at the Omni Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 13 with a focus on the latest developments in geosynthetics and the use of geosynthetics in the shale gas and coal ash containment applications. Expert speakers there will include Dr. Robert Koerner (Geosynthetic Institute), Carla L. Suszkowski (Range Resources), Steve Socash and Michael Forbeck (Penn. Dept. of Environmental Protection), and Dr. Craig Benson. For more information, download the course brochures here in PDF:
- October 13 – Pittsburgh flyer
- November 3 – Charlotte flyer
RSVP for event attendance is required.
Share your event information and news with Geosynthetica. Contact the editor, Chris Kelsey, at chris@geosynthetica.net.
