Geotechnical Frontiers 2025

Registration is now open for Geotechnical Frontiers in Louisville, KY on Mar. 2–5, 2025. Join us for this ultimate gathering for the field of geotechnical engineering. Combining Geosynthetics Conference and Geo-Congress, it's two events in one! geotechnicalfrontiers.com

In the reclamation of a plot previously filled with waste, retaining walls were necessary to create new horizontal platforms and garden areas for the La Almudena Cemetery in Madrid, Spain. ow.ly/xeTK50ThILT

When contaminated material such as landfill waste or contaminated soil is encountered, there are typically two options: removal of the material or placing a “cap” over it. In most cases, capping is the easier and more cost-effective of the two options. ow.ly/FHVi50TfWjK

Stover Lake, near Newton Abbot in Devon, England, is being de-silted after it was found that the lake was in poor condition. An innovative use of geotextile bags for the drying of removed sediment solved the challenge in containing New Zealand pygmyweed. ow.ly/BQhC50TaNf7

A discussion with members of the U.S. House of Representatives will be held at the Bipartisan Policy Center Wednesday, September 11, at 4:00 p.m. Titled “Accelerating U.S. Energy Infrastructure: The Urgency of Permitting Reform,” it is open to the public. ow.ly/VxCB50T7E3x

Geofabrics Australasia Pty Ltd, the largest manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic and geotextile products in Australia and New Zealand, has announced the acquisition of Bayset. ow.ly/BGtj50T3WPG

Geoworks introduces its latest geopaving range, Ecodeck. Ecodeck is a sustainable solution designed to protect and preserve soils, grasses, and gravel areas, ensuring their longevity and stability. ow.ly/qSMl50SYwZT

At the head of a glaciated valley, the Homer Tunnel is the only access link between Te Anau and Milford Sound, New Zealand. With limited protection capacity against avalanches and rockfalls, the existing shelter is to be demolished and replaced. ow.ly/f0Wk50SWU5A

Oyster Point in San Francisco, Calif., experienced significant erosion on a recently constructed landscape planting slope during heavy storms. Despite initial efforts to stabilize the slope with vegetation, surface runoff compromised the slope’s integrity. ow.ly/GQF650SUKZn

Concrete Canvas USA has announced that sales of its geosynthetic cementitious composite mat products (GCCMs) have hit record levels across the United States in the financial year 2023-24. ow.ly/3Kyi50SSUjH

Airtight cured in place pipe (CIPP) tube is fabricated by stitching the adjoining edges of the coated felt and sealing the seam area with a thermoplastic sealing strip. ow.ly/OJix50SNfzT

Designing geosynthetics for asphalt overlay resurfacings and rehabilitations is challenging due to the diverse variety of asphalt geosynthetics available in the engineering market. ow.ly/aioo50SKYEa

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Water Reclamation Facility receives 1 MGD (3785 m3/day) of municipal wastewater treated to tertiary standards and discharges none. OMWD used over 600,000 ft2 (55,000 m2) of 8138 XR-5 Geomembrane to line the basin. ow.ly/70AM50SIAQv

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) currently has a request for proposal (RFP) out and is accepting proposals until September 20th, 2024. ow.ly/26Hk50SG2LF

The primary difference between OIT and HPOIT tests is that the HPOIT testing is conducted at a lower temperature and higher pressure in the test container compared to the standard OIT test. ow.ly/KOfa50SCkua

Civil engineering specialists Wrekin Products proudly announces the creation of Geoworks, a new identity and standalone division for its geosynthetics range. ow.ly/HETz50SyfzX

The Las Pulgas Landfill winterization project has been awarded Project of the Year in the Environmental Category from the American Public Works Association, recognizing Layfield’s commitment to protecting the environment using geosynthetic solutions. ow.ly/cWn850SuXaw

For years, multiple products were required to provide the combined functions of reinforcement, separation, filtration, drainage, and confinement in roadway applications. MIRAFI RSi-Series became the first product to provide all functions in one product. ow.ly/lMjy50SrLsW

How are geomembranes used in disinfection processes? Here are the principal geomembrane applications in potable water (PW) and wastewater (WW) disinfection. ow.ly/Q6yE50Sq1IH

Layfield was recently recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2024 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award. ow.ly/Hlvi50SkSl8