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16th meeting of ISO/TC 221 ‘Geosynthetics’ and WGs 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6: Beijing, China 20 – 22 November 2019
The International technical standardization committee on Geosynthetics (ISO/TC 221) organised its annual meeting this year in Beijing, at the Regent hotel, on kind invitation of the Standardization Administration of China
HELLENIC GEOSYNTHETICS SOCIETY (HGS) ACTIVITY REPORT
The 8th National Conference on Geotechnical Engineering was very successfully held in Athens, 6-8 November 2019 with the participation of 388 persons, including a very large percentage of students (133
Erosion Protection With Geosynthetics – NGO Study Day, 8th Creative Session, 6 June 2019
The Netherlands Chapter of the IGS (NGO) had its eighth study day/creative session on a windy but sunny day on Dutch Kijkduin beach on 6 June 2019. The focus this
IGS UK Announces Symposium At Soccer Stadium
The home of Manchester City Football Club will play host to the UK’s Sixth National Geosynthetics Symposium. The Etihad Stadium in the UK’s second city will welcome geosynthetics and ground
Packed Young Members Program At IGS Regional Conferences
Young members of the IGS are set for a lively experience at two of the society’s largest conferences next year. The Young Members Committee (YMC) has created a vibrant schedule
In Memoriam: Robert “Bob” Koerner
The Koerner Family has announced the passing of Robert M. Koerner and his wife Pauline W. Koerner. Together with Paula, Bob founded the Geosynthetics Institute (GSI) as a research organization
Giroud Lecture Takes A Trip To London
IGS Vice President Dr Nathalie Touze will be sharing her thoughts on how geosynthetics can help mitigate some of the world’s biggest challenges when she brings her ideas to the
2nd EurAsian Geosynthetics Symposium (EAGS·2019)
About 200 people from many different countries in the field of geosynthetics gathered in Beijing to focus on the theme of “New Era, Shared Future,” for the 2nd EurAsian Geosynthetics
IGS Chapter Focus: Peru
Mining and hydraulics are just two areas of growth potential for geosynthetics in Peru. IGS Peru Chapter Founder and twice-President, Augusto Alza, shares more on the opportunities for geosynthetics’ growth.
IGS Young Members: Down to Earth – An Interview with Dawie Marx
In this edition of the regular feature, the Young Members Committee interviewed past GeoAfrica 2017 Student Award Winner from South Africa, Dawie Marx. Dawie is currently a Graduate Research Assistant
