Geotextile boom in China

January 1, 2010  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

After the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) approved the Ministry of Railways’ investment plan of 2 trillion Chinese yuan in 2008, the Ministry of Transport is examining a plan to invest 5 trillion yuan over the next 3-5 years. In the ten measures issued by the Counci…
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CETCO to distribute geotextile mattress

December 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

Contaminated sediments are among the toughest to manage because any disturbance (digging or dredging) releases pollutants into the water. CETCO Remediation Technologies, Hoffman Estates, Ill., specializes in cleanup technologies and will now offer the Triton® Marine Mattress, a flexible geotexti…
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Geotextile reef prevents beach erosion

December 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Projects

Bournemouth, a seacoast town in southern England, craved the wave; it’s a surfing destination and tourist draw. To improve wave quality, prevent beach erosion and increase marine habitat, Bournemouth’s beachfront revitalization plan included Europe’s first artificial reef, complete…
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NAUE: Fight is not over in anti-dumping case

November 10, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

In a press release dated Oct. 27, 2009, NAUE GmbH & Co. KG, a German manufacturer of geosynthetic materials, including geosynthetic clay liners, said it is appealing a recent decision by Australian Customs that imposed anti-dumping measures on NAUE products. Based in EspelkampÐFiestal, Germany,…
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Sewage cover system allows for biogas collection

November 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Projects

Living downwind of a wastewater treatment plant or settling pond can be a fragrant experience. Natural bacteria break down sewage, but before they finish the job, neighbors often cry “Foul!” Geomembrane Technologies Inc. (GTI), a Canadian company that custom designs and fabricates cover …
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Landmark branch on the (geo)grid

October 7, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Projects

When Valley National Bank chose a busy intersection of Manalapan Township, N.J., for its new branch, it envisaged an attention-grabbing building—and equally arresting landscaping. Dramatic grade changes on the property required high, good-looking retaining walls. To reinforce soils behind the …
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Geotextile fabric monitors changes within levees

October 7, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Products

Problem: Water leaks in levees are the main cause of their internal erosion. GeoDetect® is the first commercially available sensor-enabled geotextile fabric on the market. Fiber optics imbedded in the fabric provide data on changes that are occurring within a levee, measuring strain and temperat…
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Geotextile growth projected in India

September 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

Economic stability in India has boosted demand for more roads, railways, highways, bridges, canals and dams, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) projects a 20 percent increase in the geotextile sector based on the boom. Geotextiles enhance design, durability, cost-…
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Geotextile tubes help stabilize shorelines

September 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Projects

Geosynthetic technologies have emerged as a major tool in the battle against shoreline erosion, and TenCate Geosynthetics, Almelo, The Netherlands, has given the sturdy textiles a new form. The Geotube® system involves filling very large tubular textile containers with local sand or sludge to ho…
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History, development, and future prospects for geosynthetics industries in China (Part 1 of 2)

August 12, 2009  |  Geosynthetics

By Jingkui Chi Abstract This article presents an introduction to the development of China’s geosynthetics production, applications, testing, and research, and discusses the market supply and demand as well as development trends. 1. Introduction 1.1 Development of geosynthetics in China The pro…
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