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Soil reinforcement products specialty company Strata Systems, Inc. has relaunched its www.geogrid.com website. The reinvigorated design, with an emphasis on images that visually display the complexity in geosynthetic soil...

takes place 13-16 March 2011 in Dallas, Texas. This seminal event includes multiple short Geo-Frontiers 2011 courses, 90 sessions within 10 technical tracks, student programs, networking events, awards programs, and the Geosynthetic Institute's GRI-24 conference, as well as four highly regarded plenary sessions: H. Bolton Seed Lecture, Peck Lecture, Terzaghi Lecture, and the Mercer Lecture. In addition to the educational component of Geo-Frontiers the event will feature an exhibit hall with over 120 geotechnical products and services exhibitors. Geosynthetica encourages its readers to take advantage of the early registration offer. The deadline for early registration is February 21. Learn more and register at the Geo-Froniters 2011 home page. Learn more here.;

Naue is one of the world’s most diverse manufacturers of geosynthetic and affiliated sustainable materials. The company produces nearly every type of geosynthetic and innovative new materials that are...

The newest IGS News is available! Volume 26, No 2 from the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is content loaded, with significant reports from the IGS' quadrenniel International Conference on Geosynthetics, international chapters, election results, and much more. The issue also includes results from the first IGS Photo Competition, an in memorium column about the late Bernard Myles, IGS Award 2010 winners, regional conference announcements, and numerous other items. Read the latest in PDF today. Learn more here.;

The growing field of transportation geotechnics will be the focus of the inaugural Geo-Structural Aspects of Pavements, Airfields, and Railways Conference (GAP 2019). The event,  managed by Minerva (publisher of Geosynthetica),...

Hanes Geo Components, long known for its TerraGrid line of uniaxial and biaxial geogrids, has announced the addition of E'Grids geogrids to its product offerings. Promoted now through a website dedicated exclusively to HGC's reinforcement portfolio, the addition of E'Grids is a significant contribution to options in the US marketplace. Learn more about these products and HGC's design software, technology transparency initiatives, quality assurance and more at www.hgcgrid.com. Learn more here.;

TenCate Geosynthetics (Booth 607) will release new products, design software and details of their new paving warranty during Geo-Frontiers 2011. To learn more, visit one of their many mini-sessions, to be held in the TenCate exhibit hall booth on March 15 and 16. The schedule includes GeoDetect® (Tues. 1:00-1:30 pm, Wed. 10:00-10:30 am), RSi Intro (Tues. 2:00-2:30 pm, Wed. 11:00-11:30 am), MiraSpec (Tues. 3:00-3:30 pm, Wed. 12:00-12:30pm), and Warranty (Tues. 4:00-4:30pm, Wed. 1:00-1:30 pm). Learn more here.;

In the Geosynthetics Magazine blog, Andrew Aho of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) writes about the recent National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) meeting in San Antonio. He writes, "Some of the state DOT representatives shared their reasons for wanting better 'traceability' of the primary manufacturers by printing identifications directly on the geotextile fabrics." Read more. Learn more here.;

Late last year, Geosynthetica began a long-term publication project in partnership with the the Brazil geosynthetics community. Geosynthetica.net.br was created to deliver Brazil-market focused information on geosynthetics, applications, companies...

Fiberweb is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Fraser as Business Director of Geosynthetics. Ian has more than 25 years of experience working in the geotechnical industry and has...

When Tony Allen, P.E., was at work on his civil engineering master's thesis at Oregon State University in the early 1980s, he certainly couldn't have foreseen the impact it would have during the next 30 years on geotextiles and geogrids in reinforcement applications. Of great importance, the work he pursued then (and since) has led to real understanding of the durability of geosynthetic reinforcements. This year, Allen's work may culminate with the publication of a long-needed geosynthetic reinforcement standard from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics -- one that will have a strong impact on geosynthetic selection for critical reinforcement applications.

A Soil Stabilization Story from Strata Systems - Exploration and development company, Continental Gold, established a mining operation in the mountains of Antioquia, Colombia. Situated 940m (3,084 ft.) above...

When the international geosynthetics manufacturer NAUE GmbH & Co. KG founded NAUE Asia Sdn. Bhd. (NASB) in Malaysia in 2011, it did so to serve infrastructure markets in Asia...

By Ray Myers - The Asphalt Interlayer Association has just completed its annual officers election. Michael Samueloff of HUESKER was elected president of the AIA board. Dennis Rogers and...

The ongoing, rapid development of South and Central American infrastructure and the heavy concern with sustainability and energy innovation throughout the Americas will be key topics when engineers, contractors, regulators and other construction professionals gather in Lima, Peru for the GeoAmericas 2012 conference and exhibition. To be held May 1-4, GeoAmericas 2012 marks the Second Pan-American Geosynthetics Conference and Exhibition and will take place under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS). The exhibitor space has sold out for the event, and many attendees are now turning attention not just to the strong technical sessions planned for the event but the exceptional short and long courses that have been announced. Featuring expert and internationally renowned instructors, these courses will provide an in-depth look at some of the hottest topics in geosynthetics and current engineering design.

Netherlands-based Koninklijke Ten Cate nv offers a Flexible Pavement Design web application. The program aims to reveal the "positive impact of geosynthetics on price, materials and the environment." Registration is required to use this free program. Learn more here.;

Land and Water Magazine's May/June 2011 issue includes an article from Arthur Cashin on the floods that this spring has delivered and some key technologies used to halt them. In Manitoba to Kentucky, Fiberweb's Defencell flood protection system was used to great system. Read more in the e-magazine version. Learn more here.;

Bernard Myles' funeral will take place at 2 pm on 14 May at Redstone Cemetery, Philanthropic Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4DG, UK. Afterwards there will be a reception at Bletchingley Golf Club, Church Lane, Bletchingley, Surrey, RH1 4LP. Redstone Cemetery is 6 miles from London Gatwick Airport and 1 mile from Redhill station. Note that seating in the cemetery chapel is limited and that some guests may have to stand. For catering purposes Jeanne (Jan) would like to know approximately how many people will come to the reception. If you plan to come, or if you have any other questions, please e-mail or telephone John and Caroline Greenwood, (jandcgreenwood@hotmail.com; 01483 277558). No flowers please. It is planned that donations in Bernard's memory should go towards a bursary for a student of geosynthetics. Further details will be provided.

By Chris Kelsey - Sinkholes are a common problem in many parts of the world. Although not much can be done to prevent them from collapsing, catastrophic loss can...

Jute in the form of Jute Geotextiles (JGT) are used in road construction. JGT is not being used for modern lifestyle products. The specific areas of its application are: Road construction, especially medium and low volume roads; River bank erosion control; Stabilisation of flood and road embankments; Hill slope erosion control; Soft soil consolidation; and Watershed management.

SKZ's 2nd International Conference on Geosynthetics Middle East is being held in Dubai, UAE, 10-11 November 2009 with geomembrane and geogrid technologies guiding most of the discussions. A special one-day seminar will follow on November 12 on HDPE liner issues. Ian Peggs of I-CORP has sent along a write-up from day one of the conference. Read his synopsis of the presentations and companies present at the event, and see images from this region of ever-increasing importance to the geosynthetics field.

HOUSTON, TX – 28 March 2013 – GSE Environmental, (“GSE” or the “Company”) (OTCQB:  GSEH), the leading global provider of highly engineered geosynthetic containment solutions for environmental protection and...

The India-based Business Coordination House (BCH) publishes TechTex India quarterly. The publication prevents a broad view of technical textile manufacturing issues, companies, materials and applications in one of the world's hottest development zones. The January-March 2011 issue includes an interview with GV Rao, who has a long record of participation with the Indian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (page 40) and an article on the interactions between polymeric materials and solar energy harvesting technologies (page 20). Download the issue (PDF).

In New York State, shredded tires are being used as fill material beneath the lane-shift median around a bridge and highway reconstruction project. The fill is wrapped in geotextile. The state plans to repeat this approach in future transportation jobs. Learn more here.;

The membership of the International Erosion Control Association has voted to accept the proposed regionalizationplan. The voting period, which closed May 23, 2011, saw the measure pass withan almost 9 to 1 margin. The accepted regionalization plan will divide IECA membership into two regions. Region One will consist of North and South America and Europe; Region Two will be centered in what has been the Australasian Chapter and include Africa, Oceania and Asia. This move will allow closer management and coordination with each region and better service to IECA's diverse membership.