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Geogrid geocomposite saves 50% in installation time
February 8th, 2022
Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG released a new geogrid geocomposite aimed at increasing the efficiency of construction projects. EnkaGrid MAX C geogrid geocomposite. Photograph courtesy of Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG Germany-based Freudenberg Performance Materials launched EnkaGrid MAX C, a new geogrid geocomposite consisting of a reinforcing geogrid bonded […]
New ASTM geosynthetics standard provides specifications for vinyl sheet piling
January 28th, 2022
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheet piling. Photograph courtesy CeTeau B.V. ASTM International’s Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has approved a new standard that will help engineers, designers and specifiers who work with vinyl sheet piling. Applications for such piling include the construction of seawalls, retaining walls and chemical cut-off walls. “The new specification will standardize the materials […]
AGRU America and HK Solutions improve manhole technology using geomembranes
January 20th, 2022
Monoform PLUS for manhole and wet well rehabilitation applications combines HK Solutions’ Monoform with AGRU’s Ultra Grip geomembrane. Manhole incorporating Monoform PLUS. Photograph courtesy of HK Solutions Group AGRU America Inc. and HK Solutions Group have released Monoform PLUS, a comprehensive manhole rehabilitation product package that offers streamlined installation with minimal impact on local traffic, […]
Seaman Corp. launches XR-FR, a fire-retardant flexible geomembrane
December 20th, 2021
A reinforced flexible geomembrane for secondary containment of spills is a good choice because they don’t leak, are less expensive and don’t require costly subgrade consideration and amendment. Widely used for oily wastewater and fuel containment, the XR-FR Fire Retardant Flexible Geomembrane is suitable for use with flammable liquids. Photograph courtesy of Seaman Corp. Seaman […]
Raven salt gradient solar pond geomembrane for distilling brine water
September 30th, 2021
Full-site deployment of the Dura-Skrim reinforced polypropylene (RPP) panels and ballast tubes. Photograph courtesy of Raven Engineered Films Freshwater supplies are a worldwide issue for many areas in relation to access and availability. Geosynthetics have long been a significant factor in environmental water containment solutions. Solar Power & Water pond systems are designed and marketed […]
The importance of correctly protecting EPS geofoam blocks
September 29th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of e2 Technical Textiles Construction-grade expanded polystyrene, better known as EPS geofoam, is the go-to material for a variety of applications due to its low weight and superior properties. Today, it’s used in building foundations, landscaping, road construction, bridges and numerous other applications. EPS geofoam, however, has a significant drawback that limits its […]
Resilient flood mitigation protects Louisiana levee system
September 24th, 2021
By Lee Pierce, Vice President of Engineered Systems and Business Development, Propex Operating Co. LLC Worker installing the ARMORMAX system on a New Orleans levee. Photograph courtesy of Propex Operating Co. LLC Sixteen years to the day after Hurricane Katrina slammed into Louisiana, Hurricane Ida made landfall just 40 miles (64 km) down the coast. In […]
Flowfinity white paper discusses how engineers can digitize workflows to drive project success
September 23rd, 2021
Flowfinity white paper. Photograph courtesy of Flowfinity Canadian company Flowfinity Wireless Inc., a leading no-code platform for business workflow automation, released a white paper detailing how engineers can better manage their project data collection and reporting by leveraging custom applications. Forward-thinking engineers understand the value in replacing forms and spreadsheets with data collection apps, digital […]
Presto slope protection system beautifies new Olympics museum
September 22nd, 2021
Installation of the GEOWEB system. Photograph courtesy of Presto Geosystems Every year, visitors from around the world travel to Colorado Springs, Colo., to hike the 130 miles (209 km) of trails or drive through the twisting canyons and winding mountain passes. But Colorado Springs now has much more to add to the trip itinerary. In […]
Layfield Geosynthetics and SKAPS Industries release GeoVolt conductive geocomposite
September 20th, 2021
GeoVolt testing. Photograph courtesy of Layfield Geosynthetics Layfield Geosynthetics and SKAPS Industries are pleased to announce the release of GeoVolt, a revolutionary patented conductive geocomposite that makes electrical leak location simpler and more efficient with almost any type of geomembrane. GeoVolt is delivered in rolls and placed directly under the geomembrane to provide a consistent […]