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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: 5553
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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: 5554
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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: 5555
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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: 5551
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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: 5550
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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: 5546
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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: 5547
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Rural America: No Escape for Highway Capacity Crisis, Study Says
08/31/2010
A new report is calling for additional investment in the nation's transportation network, particularly in rural highways. According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, rural highways could use a $600 billion injection to boost their capacity and improve safety.   ID: 5548
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Latest News from Global Synthetics
08/30/2010
The latest newsletter from Australia-based Global Synthetics includes a number of interesting articles, such as the debut of Propex's ArmorMax turf reinforcement mats in the Australian market, managing stormwater at the country's largest airport, the use of ACEGrid geogrids for strong earth reinforcement and storm protection in New Zealand, and much more. Download a copy of the newsletter here (PDF).   ID: 5541
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OUTLOOK Keynote Announced: Robert Ward, Economist Intelligence Unit
08/30/2010
EDANA is pleased to announce the Keynote speaker for the 9th edition of OUTLOOK, which will take place in Budapest, Hungary 22-24 September 2010. Robert Ward, Director of Global Forecasting for the Economist Intelligence Unit will address the topic "Global Economic Perspectives: EIU's overview of global growth perspectives and factors."   ID: 5537
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ASTM Work Item for Test Method of Geotextile Abrasion Resistance
08/27/2010
ASTM International's work item WK29974 is a revision to D4886 - 88(2002), Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sand Paper/Sliding Block Method). It comes from Committee D35 on Geosynthetics.   ID: 5532
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Next Climate Change and Geosynthetics Conference
08/27/2010
IGS-Thailand, the Asian Center for Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics (ACSIG), and the Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society (SEAGS), under the auspices of International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), are jointly organizing the International Symposium on Geotechnical and Geosynthetics Engineering: Challenges and Opportunities on Climate Change to be held 7-8 December 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event is co-organized by the Thailand Geotechnical Society (TGS) and Suranaree University of Technology (SUT). The symposium will gather academics, practitioners, partners, and stakeholders to discuss emergency and urgent issues related to climate change as well as the innovative mitigation measures in the context of geotechnical and geosynthetics engineering.   ID: 5530
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3rd International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners
Würzburg, Germany
September 15 - September 16 2010
Global Waste Management Symposium 2010
San Antonio, Texas, USA
October 03 - October 06 2010
3rd Geosynthetics Middle East
Abu Dhabi, UAE
November 09 - November 10 2010
Waterproof Membranes 2010
Cologne, Germany
November 30 - December 02 2010
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Dallas, Texas, USA
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November 14 - November 18 2011  Barcelona, Spain
Eurotec 2011
November 14 - November 15 2011  Barcelona, Spain
Int'l Conference on Technical Textiles and Nonwovens ICTN (2010)
November 11 - November 13 2010  Delhi, India
Int'l Symposium on Geotechnical and Geosynthetics Engineering: Climate Change
December 07 - December 08 2010  Bangkok, Thailand
High-Performance Fibers 2010
November 09 - November 10 2010  Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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Infrastructure Investment World Asia 2010
August 31 - September 03 2010  Hong Kong, China
11th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS)
September 06 - September 09 2010  Cape Town, South Africa
UNSAT 2010: Fifth International Conference on Unsaturated Soils
September 06 - September 08 2010  Barcelona, Spain
Australia Mining 2010
September 06 - September 07 2010  Sydney, Australia
XXV International Mineral Processing Congress 2010
September 06 - September 10 2010  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2010 Nevada Mining Association Conference
September 09 - September 11 2010  TBD,
GeoCalgary 2010
September 12 - September 16 2010  Calgary, Alberta, Canada
IFAT 2010: New Perspectives for the Environment
September 13 - September 17 2010  Munich, Germany
Brownfields 2010
September 14 - September 16 2010  Algarve, Portugal
3rd International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners
September 15 - September 16 2010  Würzburg, Germany

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