Geosynthetics Apps for iPhone and Android Smartphones

Geosynthetics Apps for iPhone and Android Smartphones

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Updated March 24: We've added a seventh geosynthetics app, the EPI Geomembrane Product Locator, which was released in March 2017 after this article had already been compiled. Smartphones are ubiquitous,...

Introducing The Retaining Wall Evaluation Company

Industry veteran Stephen N. Valero is now serving as president of a new company: Retaining Wall Evaluation. He writes, "Over the last 30 years, retaining wall failures and performance issues have caused billions of dollars in damages, legal costs and lost revenue. Many of these losses could have been avoided had a managed earth retention program been implemented or even simple inspection and maintenance procedures been followed." Read more.

America's Top Ten Transportation Topics for 2010

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The influential American transportation organization, AASHTO, has developed a list of the top ten transportation topics that it forecasts will be part of the national conversation in 2010. Constructing safer roads, securing funding, and capacity management are just some of the issues. Read the full list in AASHTO's release.

6 Reasons to Attend IECA Environmental Connection 2016

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The International Erosion Control Association's (IECA Region One) Environmental Connection 2016 will be held February 16 – 19 in San Antonio, Texas. This is the world's largest water and...

Sponsors Line Up for GeoAmericas 2012

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The Second Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics, GeoAmericas 2012, is set to take place 1–4 May 2012 at the Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center in Lima, Peru. While we have looked mostly at the technical program here on Geosynthetica, we want to take a moment to recognize the extraordinary support of so many companies by way of sponsorships of various portions of the event and through participation in the commercial exhibition. See who will be there (including 50+ exhibitors).
Estrel Convention Centre, 10 ICG

REMINDER: Book Rooms for 10 ICG Now – Space Filling

The 10th International Conferences on Geosynthetics (www.10icg-berlin.com) will be held at the ESTREL CONVENTION CENTRE in Berlin, 21 – 25 September 2014. And though it is only March as...

Cal Poly Professor Recognized at Annual IECA Conference

Cal Poly's Brent Hallock received the Presenter of the Year Award at the 41st conference and expo of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) held recently in Dallas, Texas. The award recognizes an outstanding presenter that demonstrates excellence in presentation skills, educational delivery and content preparation. Hallock received the award for his course "Principles and Practices for Using Vegetation to Prevent Erosion." Read more.
IECA Environmental Connection 2015

Reminder: IECA Environmental Connection 2015 Abstracts

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA Region One) is currently accepting abstract submissions for educational courses and technical sessions (case studies, technical papers, workshops, forums, or posters) at Environmental Connection...

Three Companies’ Geosynthetics Combined for CCR Capping Systems

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Geosynthetics are playing an enormous role in updating how coal combustion residuals (CCRs) are managed and stored, both in the near term and for long-term environmental security. INOVA...

Falsified Reports and Pipe Failures

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An interesting story has popped up in the 12 February 2010 New York Times. Plastic pipe manufacturer JM Eagle has been accused of falsifying testing reports. A former employee has brought about the case under a "whistle-blower" law. And, as the accusations are related to pipe durability (50 year service life) while the company experienced some failures inside of one year, the suit has gained steam and additional plaintives. The states of Nevada, Virginia, Delaware, and Tennessee and water authorities in California have joined the lawsuit. Learn more here.;

IGS News v28 Issue 3 Now Available

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The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has published the third issue of its 2012 volume of newsletter. Issue 28.3 delivers 40+ pages of stories from around the world, summarizing events, detailing opportunities in geosynthetics, profiling society activities, and more. Key stories in this issue include a reboot of the "Educate the Educators" initiative, results from the IGS Elections (2012 - 2016 term), the members-only proceedings library online, and much more.

Update: Asia Mining Congress 2009

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The latest conference update from the Asia Mining Congress (23-27 March 2009, Singapore) is available. The current issue includes information on the latest speakers from mining, manufacturing, governments, and investment groups; workshops; sponsors; and the most current event brochure. Read the newsletter online. Learn more here.;

ASTM D35 June Meeting

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The home page of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics now includes registration information for the next meeting, 8-11 June 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The current schedule includes the second meeting on geocells, reinforced geomembrane seams, asperity height, GCL design guidance, and much much more. Read the full schedule and keep up on D35 news at the committee website. Learn more here.;

Polyolefins Additives 2009 Brochure

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Applied Market Information (AMI) has released the brochure for Polyolefins Additives 2009, the 2nd international conference on Polyolefin Additives. The event will be held at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany from 30 March - 1 April 2009. Adding value and enhancing performance are key functions of additives for polyolefins. The chemical industry is constantly aiming to produce better products and this conference brings together experts in plastics and additives to discuss the latest developments. Download your copy today.

Underground Fires at Ohio Landfills

Ohio's Environmental Protection Agency is dealing with three fires in landfill waste. The most recent was discovered in August 2009 in the Rumpke landfill north of Cincinnati in Hamilton County. Another was found in 2006 in Stark County. A third fire is suspected at a facility in Columbiana County. $4 million in closure bonds have been issued to counter that third site. The sudden rise in these events in Ohio has troubled the agency, as there are not established, guaranteed approaches to extinguishing these fires. Prevention is the best medicine, and that requires a better understanding and monitoring of the waste stream. Learn more here.;

Not So Bad and Very Bad

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Minor erosion control violations have been found with the Sweewater Creek resotration in Belfair, Washington, but charges will not be filed ( http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2007/sep/05/minor-violations-noted-during-sweetwater-creek/ ). However, in neighbor state Oregon the situation is considerably bleaker. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has already been slapped with a $90,000 fine for poor erosion control on a highway project. Now the contractor, based in California, has been fined $240,000 - the largest fine ever levied by the state. More at the link below. Learn more here.;

GeoChicago 2016: Koerner Symposium Speakers

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ASCE Geo-Institute's GeoChicago 2016 conference opens next week. Program co-chairs Dr. Krishna R. Reddy, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE (University of Illinois at Chicago) and Dr. Nazli Yesiller, A.M.ASCE (Global Waste...

Latest GEOTALK from Tensar Now Available

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The latest issue of Tensar's GEOTALK newsletter is now available. This issue includes case studies on the Port Mann/Highway 1 (PMH1) Improvement Project (British Colombia, Canada), a $500,000 cost reduction on a Michigan road rehab project, and a lake's restoration in Belleville, Wisconsin. Other articles focus on seasonal flood protection, the approval of key grade separation solutions, and Alabama Power's Hydromulch trials. Learn more here.;

UK: New Framework for Port Development

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The new National Policy Statement (NPS) - which is subject to public consultation - sets out the broad need for additional ports capacity in the United Kingdom up to 2030 and beyond, taking such things as freight demand forecasts and the economic benefits of ports into account. The document builds on existing Government policy, which is that the need for ports capacity can best be met with an efficient and competitive industry working in a free-market environment. This new document also includes wider Government objectives for sustainable development, covering issues such as climate change considerations and the wider environmental impact of port development. Read more.
ASTM Committee D35

ASTM Geosynthetics Committee Honors David Suits

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — 28 March 2014 — ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has established a new award in honor of L. David Suits, executive director of the North American Geosynthetic Society,...

Global Waste Management Symposium 2010?

Penton Media, organizers of the very successful Global Waste Management Symposium (September 2008), has sent out finalized information for the Waste Tech Landfill Technology Meeting, which will take place in June in Las Vegas. In closing the email announcement, Rita Ugianskis-Fishman, a group show director with Penton, indicated that the company was close to announcing dates for a 2010 edition of the Global Waste Management Symposium. September is a likely month. Learn more here.;

Preserving Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario has experienced erosion from flooding for years. Now, with estimates of up to 50 feet of erosion striking some beaches that are only 66 feet wide, and with homeowners stricken by oft-flooded basements, the city is installing a large drainage scheme that ultimately comes down to clean stone wrapped in geotextile. A well-tested approached is applied on a larger scale. Learn more here.;

Meet IECA's Board

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At EC09--the 40th conference and expo of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), which was held in Reno, Nevada, 9-13 February--the IECA Board of Directors installed two new officers and held elections to determine new positions. The IECA Board of Directors is made up of nine members, each serving a three year term. Read a short bio on the ten members from IECA's Katie Kiaha.

SLIDESHOW: Event Watchlist 2014

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At a glance, 2014 might seem like a quieter year for geosynthetics events. It's an ICG year--the International Conference on Geosynthetics--so the various, growing regional events associated with the...

WI Environmental LLC Announces Breakthrough Technology for Acid Mine Drainage

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WI Environmental LLC, an environmental solution company, has announced it has completed successful testing on acid mine drainage (AMD) and has passed all U.S. EPA tests including the TCLP test for leachability. Its trademarked product XR-88, removes and stabilizes heavy metals from acid mine drainage, including lead, nickel, cadmium, zinc, chromium, hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) compounds and arsenic to name a few.
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