Three Major Transportation Disciplines, Three Co-Chairs Representing Diverse Infrastructure. Nearly three years ago, a discussion emerged around the geostructural aspects of pavements, railways, and airfields. Each of these unique disciplines had geotechnical challenges that were researched and approached differently. The natural question became: Could they learn from one another? Could they eliminate redundancies in research? GAP 2019 is the answer...

HUESKER’s annual GeoForum events are characterized by high-caliber presentations and high-quality networking. The smaller-by-design gatherings leave considerable room for Q&A on some of the day’s most important geosynthetic topics. This year, HUESKER is taking the GeoForum to Philadelphia. Of note, this edition has earned the endorsement of the Delaware Valley Geo-Institute (DVGI), will include a tour of the geosynthetics lab...

Nearly a decade ago, the Geosynthetic Institute published results of its first survey on Regulatory Status of Post-Closure Care of MSW Landfills in the United States. That publication was GSI White Paper #17. Thirty-states responded to the first survey. In the years since, GSI members and affiliated stakeholders in geosynthetics and waste management have requested a new survey be issued, including...

Geo-Structural Aspects of Pavements, Railways, and Airfields (GAP 2019) is an interdisciplinary transportation engineering forum designed to foster communication between the three primary transportation sectors. The collaborative environment, supported by public agencies and private sector companies, advances pavement and embankment engineering technologies. The conference will be held 4 – 7 November 2019 at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado...

The International Geosynthetics Society will hold back-to-back workshops 10 – 13 November 2019 in Prague. The events are being organized by the IGS Technical Committee on Stabilization (TC-S) and Technical Committee on Hydraulics (TC-H). Attendees may register for one or both of the workshops. REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE WORKSHOPS All workshop activities will be held at the Hotel Grandium Prague, which...

The Cité des Electriciens is the oldest mining place in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, the northern most area of France. Mining activities and homes for mining workers were present from the 1850s through the 1970s, after which time the residences were abandoned. The historical prominence of the mining basin to the region led to the Cité of Electriciens being named an UNESCO...

AGRU’s latest video story focuses on a tailings storage facility in northern Nevada. The site utilized a textured geomembrane (AGRU MicroSpike) in a three-phase expansion. View the story above. Additional details and project photos are posted below. (NOTE: If you would like to subscribe to AGRU's video channel, you can scroll over the company logo in the upper left corner...

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Young Members Committee has opened a competition for a new logo design. A couple prizes are in play for this free-to-enter competition, which is open only to qualifying IGS members. Non-members who are interested in joining, can join the IGS now. (Note: Students can join for free.) Contact The prizes: One winner will receive a...

The Indonesian island of Bali is one of the world’s most well-known tourist destinations. It provides critical economic vitality to the province, with tourism accounting for more than 70% of its economy. Much of the island’s success is rooted in the natural beauty of its coastlines and forested mountain slopes. However, just 9km from the Ngurah Rai International Airport...

The coastal town of Kaikoura is located on New Zeland’s South Island in the North Canterbury region. It is a popular tourist destination and renowned for its scenic views, nature, and sperm whale population. In November 2016, the region was badly affected by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The event caused landslides and rockfall along the coastal State Highway (SH1),...