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New Website for International GCL Event
03/12/2010
SKZ, with scientific committee support from Cemagref and the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), will host the 3rd International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GBR-C 2k10) 15-16 September 2010 at the Fortress Marienberg in Würzburg, Germany. Technical sessions will address shear and mechanical behaviour of GCLs, chemical resistance of GCLs, testing of GCLs under unsaturated conditions, behaviour of GCLs in landfill covers (case studies), regulations, new concepts and developments in the use of GCLs, and GCLs for hydraulic and construction applications. Visit the conference's new website. ID:
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Geo-Frontiers 2011 Abstracts Deadline Extended to March 15
03/09/2010
Geo-Frontiers 2011 brings together the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Institute (GI) and the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). It will be held 13-16 March 2011 in Dallas, Texas. The conference organizers have announced an extension to the abstract submission deadline. Abstracts will now be accepted through 15 March 2010. ID:
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March GSI Courses and Exams
03/03/2010
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), Folsom, Pennsylvania will be holding its next GSI Short Courses on March 22 and 23. A certification exam will also be offered on March 24. The opportunities are: "Geosynthetics in Waste Containment Liner and Cover Design," March 22; "Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Geosynthetics Installation," March 23; and the Examination for Inspector Certification, March 24. Read more about these events and download a registration brochure. ID:
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Final Call: Abstracts on Soil-Structure-Geosynthetics Interaction
03/02/2010
At Geo-Frontiers 2011, a special session will be held on "Soil-Structure-Geosynthetics Interaction." Session organizers invite abstracts through the overall conference abstract submission deadline: 8 March 2010. The proposed technical session will include presentations related to the development and application of analysis and design dealing with macro-scale mechanical interaction problems encountered in foundation engineering, underground construction, railroads and pavements, and ground improvement. Learn more. ID:
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Final Call: Geo-Frontiers 2011 Abstracts on Concrete Protection Liners
03/02/2010
At the Geo-Frontiers 2011 conference, there will be a technical session on Concrete Protection Liners co-chaired by Ian D. Peggs (icorp@geosynthetic.com) and Peter Dimaio (peterd@aks.co.za). All those working on tunnels, wastewater treatment basins, process chemical containment, or any other aspect of concrete protection using geomembranes or thicker polymeric sheet products, are invited to submit abstracts through 8 March 2010. Learn more. ID:
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Abstracts: One Week to Go!
03/01/2010
Abstracts for Geo-Frontiers 2011 are due by 8 March 2010! Please keep this in mind during the coming week. Geo-Frontiers 2011 brings together the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Institute (GI) and the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). It will be held 13-16 March 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Tracks include Soil/Rock Mechanics and Modeling; Geotechnical Testing and Site Characterization; Foundations and Ground Improvement; Slopes, Embankments, and Earth Retaining Structures; Geosynthetics; Geoenvironmental Engineering; Geo-Hazards (Earthquakes, Landslides, Erosions, Others); Transportation Materials and Pavements; and Other Geotechnical Related Issues. ID:
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FGI Short Course: 12 May 2010 in Orlando
02/25/2010
The next short course from the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) will be held 12 May 2010, the FGI's website indicates. Details of the events and location have yet to be announced. The FGI held its first short course on "Constructing with Fabricated Geomembranes" in October 2009 in Denver. That event was well-received and attended and featured speakers from across the industry. ID:
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Call for Papers: GRI-24 - "Enhancing Sustainability Using Geosynthetics"
02/25/2010
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will host its 24th conference in Dallas, Texas in March 2011. It will be embedded into the three-day Geo-Frontiers 2011. The title of the GRI-24 Conference will be: "Enhancing Sustainability Using Geosynthetics." Abstracts are invited through 31 May 2010. Read more and contact GSI with your abstract submission. ID:
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9ICG Just 3 Months Away
02/23/2010
The 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics (9ICG) will provide an opportunity to learn about and discuss highly technical and scientific geosynthetics issues and their solutions. A primary objective of the conference is to present the most recent developments, improvements and new technologies from the international geosynthetics community. This quadrenniel event from the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is a must-attend for its short courses, keynotes and networking. Learn more about the conference and register today. ID:
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Geo-Frontiers 2011: Call for Student Papers
02/22/2010
Students are invited to submit abstracts for publication in the conference proceedings and presentation during Geo-Frontiers 2011. Papers of interest include new research, design initiatives and innovative geosynthetic solutions. Five students will be selected as finalists for the Geosynthetics Student Paper Competition. The winner will receive a $500 award and $250 for travel expenses. Runners-up will receive a $250 award and $250 for travel expenses. Read more. ID:
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Plastemart on Waterproof Membranes
02/16/2010
Plastemart has published a review of Waterproof Membranes 2009 (and something of a preview of Waterproof Membranes 2010). This article includes, we're happy to say, reference to Geosynthetica's presentation on the incorporation of photovoltaics in waterproofing systems. ID:
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Call for Abstracts: Floating Covers for Potable Water
02/12/2010
Geo-Frontiers 2011 brings together the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Institute (GI) and the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). It will be held 13-16 March 2011 in Dallas, Texas. A special session will be held on floating covers for potable water. Your abstracts are encouraged. The deadline for abstracts is 8 March 2010. ID:
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