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Rail construction with geosynthetics
09/02/2010
Kevin Hancock of Geosand (Terram Geosynthetics and WTB Geotechnics) writes in the July 2010 issue of Rail Engineer about geosynthetics in rail construction. ID:
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Terram Launches New Website, New Info
09/02/2010
In addition to the launch of a new website, Terram has released a series of new technical design guides covering the core products of geotextiles, geocomposites and geocells as well as an introduction to Terram. These documents provide specifiers with information on which applications the products can be used along with useful design details. Learn more at the new Terram website. ID:
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Eurotec 2011
09/02/2010
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) invites you to present a paper at its inaugural EUROTEC technical conference in Barcelona, Spain. The three-day event, SPE-EUROTEC 2011, will be held 14-15 November 2011. SPE invites speakers to present papers on: Failure Analysis and Prevention; Bioplastics; Product and Engineering Design; Color and Additives; General Business; Engineering Properties; Structure; and more. ID:
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GMA speaks up during EPA coal ash hearing
09/02/2010
As hearings continued through September 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks comments regarding the regulation of coal ash containment sites. The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) was among the first in line to address the issue Aug. 30 at the initial hearing in Arlington, Va. Read more, including remarks from GMA Members. ID:
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GWMS Advanced Registration Deadline: September 10
09/01/2010
The Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) is a bienniel, global gathering of specialists from within and industries intersecting with waste management. Take advantage of this international networking opportunity. Learn from industry leaders. Listen to an exciting keynote address, tour the United States’ first landfill solar energy cover system, and learn about cutting-edge technologies in the exhibit hall. Register by September 10 to save on registration. Use code AA13 when registering to receive the discounted pricing. ID:
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Penton Media's 2010 Global Waste Management Symposium Announces Special Greenhouse Gas Session
08/31/2010
Penton Media's 2010 Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS), an international forum for the presentation of peer-reviewed applied and fundamental research and case studies on waste management, announces a new special session: "Applicability of USEPA Greenhouse Gas Rules to Landfills," to be held October 4 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. Learn more. ID:
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California Levees Need $500 Million
08/31/2010
Many levees in California are in need of repair, according to experts. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pledged $500 million to upgrade the state's levee system, but the Army Corps of Engineers -- which is busy in Afghanistan -- is needed to fix most of the levees, an official said. Without repairs, a levee failure in the Sacramento area could hamper the ability of 25 million Californians to secure fresh water, experts noted. ID:
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ESCN Update
08/31/2010
The latest broadcast from Land and Water's Erosion and Sediment Control Network (ESCN.tv) is available. This week's episode includes stories on a stream bank stabilization workshop, the International Erosion Control Association's (IECA) Facebook milestone, pollutions violations, and an expert tip of the week from Jesse Pritts on "Where Is Your Stormwater Going?" Watch the broadcast online. ID:
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NY Federation 2010 Proceedings and 2011 Dates
08/31/2010
The New York Federation of Solid Waste Associations Spring Conference and Trade Show began in 1997 and has become an annual premier northeast event. It attracts over 700 public and private sector solid waste and recycling professionals to a technical program with 90 presentations and an expanded Trade Show that is supported by 120 major exhibitors. Those interested in the PowerPoint presentations from the 2010 conference can access them free online. Also, the dates and location for the 2011 event have been announced: 1-4 May 2011 at the historic Sagamore in Bolton Landing, New York. ID:
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Unexpected Water Prompts Pond Liner Need
08/30/2010
In Cleveland, Tennessee, an expensive drainage ditch and retention pond project that was built during a drought is now suffering erosion strong erosion in non-drought conditions. An unknown water source is entering the pond and turning it into a constant stream. Officials are now debating whether riprap could be used in the ditches. If the Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation does not approve the plan, a geosynthetic liner will most likely be needed in the pond to sustain the flow rate. ID:
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A Royal Arsenic Problem
08/30/2010
The newly created, 160-acre Royal Palm Beach Commons Park in Florida has been constructed on a former golf course. When the tee boxes and greens were excavated, arsenic-contaminated soil had to be stockpiled. Arsenic was part of the herbicides used on the course for many years. Now, the soil is contained on an 18-foot-high mound behind a residential home. A 20-mil liner has been installed for containment. Residents want the arsenic soil moved, but the city says it would be too expensive. ID:
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ASTM F17 Update
08/30/2010
ASTM International's work item WK30113, "Standard Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength of Plastic or Reinforced Plastic Pipe by Split Disk Method," is a work item revision to existing standard D2290-08 from Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. ID:
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