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Bewehrung der Seidenstrasse - HUESKER mit neuer Präsenz in Asien
02/06/2012
Graham Thomson ist neuer Verkaufsgebietsleiter Asien. Herr Thomson wird von nun an die Firma HUESKER Synthetic im Raum Asien/Pazifik verstärken. Er erläutert: "Ich freue mich auf neue Herausforderungen des asiatischen Marktes und bin froh darüber, dass ich HUESKER dort vertreten darf. Zudem schätze ich die breite Unterstützung des HUESKER Teams, welche mich befähigt, täglich neue, kundenspezifische Lösungen zu entwickeln." ID:
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HUESKER Appoints Thomson to Asian Market Director
02/06/2012
HUESKER has appointed Graham Thomson as a new Area Director - Asia. Mr. Thomson will increase the company's presence in the Asia / Pacific region. A veteran of the geosynthetics market, he previously served as Managing Director of the company's UK subsidiary. He will represent the entire HUESKER portfolio in Asia, from roadway and landfill solutions to hydraulic engineering and other applications. ID:
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Benson and Daniel to Deliver Key Lectures at Geo-Congress 2012
02/02/2012
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. ID:
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WEBINAR: Rockfall Protection using Embankment System
02/01/2012
On Wednesday, 8 February 2012, Maccaferri will host a webinar on High Energy Impact Embankment Systems. Key aspects of the presentation include: Rockfall embankment uses, styles and characteristics; Differences between embankments and rockfall fence barriers; and Rockfall embankment design procedures. The presentation will offer a non-credit 0.15 CEU certificate. Visit the registration page/invite and sign up. ID:
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ADS Jim Goddard Named TRB Emeritus Member
02/01/2012
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. ID:
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IECA to Celebrate 40 Years of Erosion Control Success at EC12
02/01/2012
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. ID:
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International Geosynthetics Society Extends Photo Deadline
02/01/2012
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. ID:
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WEBINAR: Rockfall Protection using Embankment System
01/31/2012
On Wednesday, 8 February 2012, Maccaferri will host a webinar on High Energy Impact Embankment Systems. Key aspects of the presentation include: Rockfall embankment uses, styles and characteristics; Differences between embankments and rockfall fence barriers; and Rockfall embankment design procedures. The presentation will offer a non-credit 0.15 CEU certificate. Visit the registration page/invite and sign up. ID:
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6th Edition of Designing with Geosynthetics
01/30/2012
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 writes on 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. ID:
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PRCI Conducts Geotextiles for Pipeline Stability Research
01/25/2012
The Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI), a 60-year-old not-for-profit industry group, is currently reviewing a Final Report on "Assessment of Geosynthetic Fabrics to Reduce Soil Loads on Buried Pipelines." According to the the PRCI's latest update on the collaborative research, "This research determined that the use of two layers of geotextile fabric on a sloped trench boundary is effective in reducing maximum horizontal soil loads at small displacements with observed reductions of approximately 30% and 40% in the horizontal soil restraint provided by gravel for various trench wall angles." The project has aimed to find a methodology and approach that would be repeatable, in the lab and in the field. ID:
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Updates from the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting
01/24/2012
Elizabeth Peggs, Geosynthetica's Director, is in attendance at the 91st Transportation Research Board Meeting (TRB) in Washington, D.C. (along with nearly 12,000 others). As time permits, she is sharing some event updates here. ID:
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The View from Queensland: Coastal Protection Continues
01/24/2012
A couple years ago, Geofabrics Australasia helped a private landowner correct beachfront erosion and provide a long-term shoreline protection strategy. The landowner sent a photograph to Geofabrics this week of the coastline at high tide. The geotextile bag design is providing exemplary support. Settlement and erosion are not appearing. The installation remains strong. "The View from..." is a continuing series of photographs from the field. Share your geosynthetics success. Email the editor, Chris Kelsey, at chris@geosynthetica.net. ID:
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