Friday, February 03, 2012
TRI 2012 Letter to the Industry
Each year, the independent testing laboratory TRI/Environmental publishes a letter to the industry with updates on the influence of new standards and testing facilities, new equipment, field achievements, and more. The 2012 letter includes merger news, GAI-LAP certification for the large-scale erosion control testing facility, increaes in geotechnical testing efficiency and capacity, leak location equipment, and a note on Pore Size Distribution per ASTM D 6767.
Download the letter here (PDF)
FGI Release on Research Grants
Two weeks ago we reported on the availability of a $10,000/year research grant from the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute. The FGI has now issued an official release on the matter, verifying the funds and the ability for the grant to be renewed for a second year (with review and reapproval by FGI). Key research topics may include formulation, welding, field testing, installation, durability in exposed and unexposed applications, chemical resistance, or any other measure of fabricated geomembrane performance.
Learn more and share this opportunity with any prospective candidates you might know.
Geo-Congress 2012: Benson, Daniel to Deliver Major Lectures
The Geo-Institute of ASCE's annual congress offers an exceptional opportunity to interact with the international geotechnical engineering community on some of the most pressing topics. Geo-Congress 2012 will be held in Oakland, California 25-29 March 2012. The theme of the event is "State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering" and some noted engineers with a geosynthetics background (Craig Benson and David Daniel) will deliver two of the three big lectures: the Ralph B. Peck and Karl Terzaghi Lectures. Read more.
IGS Extends Photo Contest Deadline to March 1
The 2nd International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Photo Contest has a new deadline: March 1. The inaugural contest was extremely successful and helped establish a collection of high-quality photos of geosynthetics for use in promotion of these technologies and construction practices and in the dissemination of educational material. As with the first contest, winning photos from the 2012 contest will be featured on the IGS website and recognized in various publications and lectures around the world.
Also, the photos will be acknowledged during the IGS Regional Conferences in 2012: GeoAmericas 2012 (1-4 May 2012, Lima, Peru); EuroGeo 5 (16-19 September 2012, Valencia, Spain); and GeoAsia 2012 (10-14 December 2012, Bangkok, Thailand).
Learn more and participate.
Sinkhole Mitigation with Geosynthetics
Land and Water magazine has profiled how geosynthetics have been used around the world to mitigate sinkhole expansion and infrastructure impact. Among the projects profiled in Chris Kelsey's article is the exemplary work performed by Maccaferri in Union Bridge, Maryland and by NAUE in Schmalkalden, Thuringen, Germany.
Read the article here.
IECA Turns 40 at EC12
This year marks the International Erosion Control Association's (IECA) 40th anniversary. In honor of this achievement, the association is holding a "birthday bash extravaganza" on February 29 during its annual Environmental Connection conference. EC12 will be held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada 26-29 February 2012. The birthday celebration will include drinks, food, and entertainment.
All EC12 attendees with full registrations will be given a free ticket to this end-of-conference bash.
ADS Jim Goddard Named TRB Emeritus Member
James Goddard, who recently retired from Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) as the company's Chief Engineer, was named Member Emeritus of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Subsurface Soil-Structure Interaction. The announcement was made during the TRB's 91st annual meeting held in January 2012.
Danny Campbell Passes Away
We are saddened to report that industry veteran Danny Campbell has passed away. Mr. Campbell, 63, had been battling a long-term illness. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 1 through the McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, North Carolina. Danny is survived by his wife of 23 years, Eleanor (Nell) Rogers Campbell of Inman, SC and two brothers, Gary Campbell (Pam) of Jacksonville, FL and Jeffrey Campbell of Charlotte, NC. We extend our sympathies to his family in this difficult time.
New Designing with Geosynthetics eBook just $3.99
In a letter to engineers using geosynthetics and instructors, students, and researchers working with them on the college and university level, Dr. Robert Koerner of the Geosynthetic Institute addresses the publication of the 6th Edition of his Designing with Geosynthetics text. Dr. Koerner's letter includes discussion of the financial realties of textbook publishing, the difficulties of on-demand publishing, and the stunningly economical nature of e-publishing. It's possible to download the Kindle version of the Sixth Edition of Designing with Geosynthetics for just $3.99/volume, for example.
(And good on ye, Bob, for making engineering textbooks affordable!)
Looking Back: energyNOW! on Solar Landfill Caps
While the energyNOW! broadcast is changing its format and frequency in 2012, the 2011 files are still active and of value. The broadcast visited Republic Services' exposed, solar energy-generating landfill cap in Georgia last October. Featuring interviews with Republic's Tony Walker and Carlisle Energy Services' Art Mohr, among others, the video presents excellent images and details on solar energy, exposed capping operations, waste management and more. Watch it here.
EMPLOYMENT: Largest Geomembrane Project in North America Seeks a Geomembrane Installation Supervisor
On Geosynthetica's Employment page, we've just posted an opportunity for a Geomembrane Installation Supervisor from Environmental Protection, Inc. (EPI). EPI is at work in Columbus, Ohio on a massive installation--the largest geomembrane install in North America. The company is seeking an experienced supervisor to work with the EPI team on this site.
Learn more here, and please share this opportunity with your professional network.
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