After rockfall onto a parking lot in the Stubaital region of Austria, a geosynthetic protective dam defended the area from further damage. A huge boulder detached itself from the slope directly above the parking lot of the Eisgratbahn Talstation in the Tyrolean Stubaital of Austria. To prevent further danger in a fast and reliable manner, …

For a Seattle road over marshland, the contractor chose a Tensar International Corp. geogrid for soil stabilization. By Alec Anderson, P.E., Regional Sales Manager, Tensar International Corp. When soft soils are encountered on a jobsite, many contractors automatically turn to the same solutions they’ve always used. However, their go-to method may not be the cheapest or fastest …

Solmax makes the case for selecting a textured geomembrane, like the company’s FrictionFlex, based on the type of application. By Aparna Jayakumar, Technical Manager, EMEA, Solmax Choosing a textured geomembrane largely depends upon the type of application in which the geomembrane is being used.   The amount of interface friction between a geomembrane and the layer …

Geosynthetic Institute landfill failure webinar on April 20 will focus on 20 lined and unlined municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill failures. The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Behavior and Analysis of Twenty Solid Waste Landfill Failures,” on April 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and …

Layfield introduces HydraNet geonets/composites, described as cost-effective and environmentally conscious alternatives to aggregate drains. Layfield Group Ltd. has launched HydraNet, a premium line of geonets and geocomposites. HydraNet is constructed from either two strands (biplanar) or three strands (triplanar) of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) extruded into a net-like sheet. Geonets are used to provide channelized flow …

The new Oil Tanking MOGS Saldanha crude oil storage facility at the deep-water port of Saldanha, situated on the west coast of South Africa, is geographically well located between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans to allow quick access to the markets in America, Europe and Asia via global shipping routes. Once completed, the tank farm …

The Reinforced Earth Co. examines the many elements of MSE retaining wall drainage when there are obstructions. Two common types of obstructions we see behind a retaining wall face are site drainage structures and bridge abutment piles. The presence of—and loading from—these obstructions within the select fill volume of a retaining wall can present challenges for retaining …

By Amy Woods, Technical Product Manager, Layfield Group Ltd., and Prabeen Joshi, Engineering Business Manager, Layfield Group Ltd. Layfield Group Ltd. discusses geosynthetics for stormwater tank encapsulation, including the pros and cons of flat bottom and arched tank types. In a typical urban setting, runoff from impervious surfaces—such as pavement and rooftops—should be managed effectively …

GeoStabilization International chooses Ivankovich to lead the company; depth in acquisition integration/construction management is critical. GeoStabilization International of Commerce City, Colo., a geohazard mitigation firm, announced that Dominic Ivankovich is joining the company as CEO. Ivankovich succeeds Colby Barrett, who has led GeoStabilization since 2008. Barrett will stay on as vice chair of the company’s …

Wrekin Products Ltd. of Lichfield, England, hired civil engineer David Fisher as commercial and technical manager to head up its geosynthetics division, the company said in a prepared statement. Fisher joins Wrekin with more than ten years of industry experience providing engineering solutions, technical consultancy and sales support. In his new role, he will be …