I was privileged to be a panelist for the discussion “Getting What You Pay for from Design through Construction,” which was organized by fellow panelist Anthony Eith, Vice President Civil…
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Late winter has certainly provided a lot of heat from debate being stirred in the geosynthetics industry here in the United States. First, there was the resonating “ka-boom” felt when Dr….
Anyone familiar with Marvin the Martian will remember one of his most famous quotes as he tries to blow-up planet earth: “Where’s the kaboom?” There was supposed to be an…
During his February 8, 2017 GSI webinar, Dr. Robert Koerner states “I will make the irrefutable case that geomembranes of any type cannot be backfilled with waves even so small…
Not all projects are designed with equal quality. What looks good on paper doesn’t always translate to field. How do you know if you’re getting what you pay for? I…
Thank you so much for your participation in the recent vacuum box quiz. The response was overwhelming! And, to those of you who e-mailed me your score and commented on how much...
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Nearly everyone likes challenges to test their knowledge. As I move forward with this blog, I am going to take time to present you with material that challenges your knowledge...
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We don’t often look at these 5-cent parts and give them much thought. However the reality is that this seemingly insignificant piece of plastic has the potential to cost a project…
In another edition of his Hall of Shame, Glen explains how to properly terminate an extrusion weld, and what the consequences are when this is not done properly.
Peel and shear testing is an important process, but it’s only one component in evaluating seam integrity. What passes peel and shear today may not be a sustainable seam in…
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