Geosynthetics Conference 2019

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Registration Open (Texas Ballroom Foyer)

10 Feb 19
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open Sunday, Feb. 10 | 7 am - 5 pm Monday, Feb. 11 | 7 am - 5 pm Tuesday, Feb. 12 | 7 am - 5 pm Wednesday, Feb. 13 | 7 am - 2 pm More...

Short Course: Design of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Retaining Walls and Slopes under Special Conditions (Room Houston I)

10 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Short Courses

Jie Han, The University of Kansas and Dov Leshchinsky, ADAMA Engineering, Inc. Solve challenging retaining wall and slope problems with a thoro... More...

Short Course: Designing with Geosynthetics -Introduction (Room Houston II)

10 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Short Courses

L. David Suit, LDS Geosynthetics Consulting Services Gain a comprehensive foundational understanding of geosynthetics in this introductory cour... More...

Short Course: Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (Room Montgomery)

10 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Short Courses

Robert Holtz, Univ. of Washington and Jonathan Fannin, Univ. of British Columbia Dive into an advanced course presenting safe and economical de... More...

Short Course: How to Design/Specify a Planar Drainage Geocomposite (Room Galveston)

10 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Short Courses

Tim Bauters, TBI Engineering; Pascal Saunier, P.Eng., AFITEX-TEXEL inc; Eric Blond, CTT Group Participate in an interactive session designing p... More...

Short Course: Vertical Barriers for Dams, Levees and Geoenvironmental Applications (Room Brazoria)

10 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Short Courses, Special Sessions

Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University and Daniel Ruffing, Geo-Solutions, Inc. Find a balance of theory and practice in this session which highligh... More...

Registration Open (Texas Ballroom Foyer)

11 Feb 19
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open Sunday, Feb. 10 | 7 am - 5 pm Monday, Feb. 11 | 7 am - 5 pm Tuesday, Feb. 12 | 7 am - 5 pm Wednesday, Feb. 1... More...

Welcome Plenary Panel Discussion | Hurricane Harvey Response and Mitigation (Room Houston IV)

11 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Plenary Lectures, Special Sessions

Moderator: Robert Gilbert, PE, PhD, D.GE, University of Texas-Austin Panelists: Brian Slie, Public Assistance Deputy Infrastructure Branch Director... More...

Panel Discussion: Environmental Containment System Design Service Life and Risk Factor (Room Houston V)

11 Feb 19
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Panel Discussions, Short Courses

Moderator: Chris Richgels, PE, Senior Product Engineer, Agru America This panel discussion will bring together representatives from the engineer... More...

Technical Session: Assessing Use of Geosynthetics in Pavement Foundation System Using Large Scale Tests (Room Houston I)

11 Feb 19
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Sonny Kim, University of Georgia; Murad Abu-Farsakh, Louisiana Transportation Research Center, Louisiana State University Ef... More...

Technical Session: Ground Improvement Related Topics (Room Houston II)

11 Feb 19
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Technical Sessions, Workshop

Session Chairs: Jennifer E. Nicks, Federal Highway Administration; Sitharam TG, Indian Institute of Science Development of Nonwoven Geotextiles ... More...

Lunch Plenary: Geosynthetics Protect Transportation Infrastructure Assets (Room Houston VI)

11 Feb 19
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Tracks: Plenary Lectures, Special Sessions

Mark Marienfeld, P.E., President, TreadMark Transportation assets such as roads, bridges, tunnels; and ancillary facilities like walls, slopes ... More...

Panel Discussion: Insights on Geosynthetic Specifications and Testing (Room Houston V)

11 Feb 19
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Panel Discussions

Moderator: Jennifer Nicks, PhD, PE, Research Geotechnical Engineer, Federal Highway Administration Geosynthetics, such as geotextiles, geogrids... More...

Technical Session: Incorporating the Benefits of Geosynthetic Reinforcement into Flexible Pavement Design (Room Houston I)

11 Feb 19
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Short Courses, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Murad Abu-Farsakh, Louisiana Transportation Research Center/Louisiana State University; Benjamin Mahaffay, Federal Aviation Adminis... More...

Technical Session: Long-Term Performance of Geomembranes (Room Houston II)

11 Feb 19
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Short Courses, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Fady Abdelaal, Queen’s University Chemical Durability of Bituminous Geomembranes in Heap Leaching Applications at 55°C... More...

Training Lecture: Geosynthetics Reinforced Embankments on Soft Foundations (Room Houston III)

11 Feb 19
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Training Lectures

Instructor: Robert Holtz The design and construction of embankments on very soft foundations is one of most challenging geotechnical problems. W... More...

IGS-North America Student Presentation Competition (Room Houston III)

11 Feb 19
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Chair: John McCartney, University of California, San Diego This session will feature presentations from student members of IGS-North America wor... More...

Panel Discussion: Geoelectric Integrity Testing, “The” tool to achieve “Zero Leakage”, however, still misunderstood and underused many years after development! (Room Houston V)

11 Feb 19
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Panel Discussions

Moderator: Tim Bauters, TBI Engineering This key panel was brought together to continue the discussion regarding Geoelectric Integrity Testing.... More...

Technical Session: GRS Bridges and Abutments (Room Houston I)

11 Feb 19
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Ben Leshchinsky, Oregon State University; Michael T. Adams, Federal Highway Administration Behavior of a Geosynthetic Reinforced... More...

Technical Session: Synthetic Turf and Geofoam (Room Houston II)

11 Feb 19
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Ming Zhu, Watershed Geosynthetics; Jie Huang, University of Texas at San Antonio Hydrologic Performance of Synthetic Turf Cover ... More...

Panel Discussion: Pavement Interlayers - Benefits and best practices (Room Houston V)

11 Feb 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Introduction Series, Panel Discussions

Moderator: Michael Samueloff, HaTelit® Product Manager, NA, HUESKER, Inc. Organized by the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) Come jo... More...

Technical Session: Shear Strength Properties of Geosynthetic Interfaces (Room Houston II)

11 Feb 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Eric Blond, SAGEOS/CTT GROUP; Bora Cetin, Iowa State University Performance of Ballast-Subballast Interface Stabilized with Geog... More...

Technical Session: Walls and Slopes (1) (Room Houston I)

11 Feb 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Shobha K. Bhatia, Syracuse University; Melissa Beauregard, Ryan R Berg & Associates, Inc. U.S. Bank Stadium Geosynthetic Rei... More...

Technical Session: Water Storage and Management (Room Houston III)

11 Feb 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Introduction Series, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Christopher Timpson, TenCate Geosynthetics; Stephan Fourmont, AFITEX-Texel High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Lined Produced/Flow-... More...

Show Floor Reception (Texas Ballroom)

11 Feb 19
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Explore the exhibit show floor, visit with product and service vendors, and network with industry professionals while enjoying a beverage and light... More...

Registration Open (Texas Ballroom Foyer)

12 Feb 19
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open Sunday, Feb. 10 | 7 am - 5 pm Monday, Feb. 11 | 7 am - 5 pm Tuesday, Feb. 12 | 7 am - 5 pm Wednesday, Feb. 1... More...

Round Table/Open Discussion: Geosynthetics Technology for Disaster Management: Preparedness and Rapid Recovery After Major Disasters including Hurricane Harvey (Room Houston V)

12 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Introduction Series, Roundtable / Open Discussions

Moderator: C. Vipulanandan, Ph.D., P.E., University of Houston How to use various Geosynthetics products and also develop new products for futur... More...

Technical Session: Advancement of Using Geosynthetics in Construction of Transportation Infrastructure (Room Houston I)

12 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Introduction Series, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Lin Li, Tennessee State University; Benjamin Mahaffay, Federal Aviation Administration Supporting Infrastructure Growth with Ge... More...

Technical Session: Zero Leakage and Leak Detection in Lining Systems (Room Houston II)

12 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Introduction Series, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Kent P. von Maubeuge, NAUE GmbH & Co. KG; Fady Abdelaal, Queen’s University Electrical Leak Location Testing for Zero... More...

Training Lecture: Basic Considerations of GeoCells used in Load Support Applications (Room Houston III)

12 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Special Sessions, Training Lectures

Instructor: Eli Cuelho This training lecture is intended to cover basic considerations for the use of geocells as load support. Geocells can be... More...

Exhibit Hall Open (Texas Ballroom)

12 Feb 19
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open Monday, Feb. 11 | 5 - 7 pm *Show Floor Reception Tuesday, Feb. 12 | 9 am - 5 pm Wednesday, Feb. 13 | 9 am - 2 pm More...

Introduction Series: Geosynthetics 101 (Room Houston VII)

12 Feb 19
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Introduction Series

David Elton, PhD, P.E., F. ASCE, S.M., O.E. This two hour mini-short course is open to all attendees at no cost – regardless of registrat... More...

Round Table/Open Discussion: Incorporating Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering Education (Room Houston V)

12 Feb 19
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Roundtable / Open Discussions

Moderator: Jorge Zornberg, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, University of Texas at Austin Geosynthetics are increasingly being used in many civil and enviro... More...

Technical Session: Interface Properties for Environmental Applications / Geosynthetics with Cementitious Materials (Room Houston III)

12 Feb 19
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Eric Blond, SAGEOS/CTT GROUP Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats: Essential Characteristics and Properties William Crawf... More...

Technical Session: River and Coastal Protection (Room Houston I)

12 Feb 19
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Introduction Series, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Brian Maggi, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Mountain Creek Stream Bank Restoration SCOURLOK™ Engineered Bank Stabilization Jeff... More...

Technical Session: Top Covers (Room Houston II)

12 Feb 19
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Andy Durham, Owens Corning; Christopher Timpson, TenCate Geosynthetics Performance Evaluation of a 23-Year-Old Exposed HDPE Pon... More...

Introduction Series: Environmental Applications (Texas Ballroom)

12 Feb 19
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Introduction Series

Located on the showfloor, the education zone is an area for you to become acquainted to the various types and uses of geosynthetics. Attendees can ... More...

Introduction Series: Pavement / Transportation Applications (Texas Ballroom)

12 Feb 19
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Introduction Series

Located on the showfloor, the education zone is an area for you to become acquainted to the various types and uses of geosynthetics. Attendees can ... More...

Introduction Series: Testing / Material Properties / Quality Assurance (Texas Ballroom)

12 Feb 19
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Introduction Series

Located on the showfloor, the education zone is an area for you to become acquainted to the various types and uses of geosynthetics. Attendees can ... More...

Round Table/Open Discussion: Recall on Gecomposite Peel Testing and Specification Approach (Room Houston V)

12 Feb 19
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Roundtable / Open Discussions

Moderator: Richard Thiel, P.E., Thiel Engineering Geocomposite drainage layers are ingenious materials that have been developed by manufacturer... More...

Technical Session: Geocells (Room Houston II)

12 Feb 19
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Sitharam TG, Indian Institute of Science; Sreevalsa Kolathayar, Amrita University Innovative Soil Reinforcement Solution with Ge... More...

Technical Session: Walls and Slopes (2) (Room Houston I)

12 Feb 19
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Michael Simac, EARTH Improvement Technologies; Ryan Berg, Ryan R Berg & Associates, Inc. Yeager Airport: Deconstruction ... More...

Afternoon Plenary: Base Stabilization using Geosynthetics to Confront TxDOT Roadway Challenges (Room Houston IV)

12 Feb 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Plenary Lectures, Special Sessions

Jorge Zornberg, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, U-T Austin, Mike Arellano, P.E., Director of Operations, Austin District, Texas DOT The use of geosyntheti... More...

IAGI GEOGames (Room Discovery Green Park)

12 Feb 19
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for the debut of the GeoGames provided by the International Association of Geosynthetics Installers (IAGI). This exciting outdoor event, he... More...

Registration Open (Texas Ballroom Foyer)

13 Feb 19
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration Open Sunday, Feb. 10 | 7 am - 5 pm Monday, Feb. 11 | 7 am - 5 pm Tuesday, Feb. 12 | 7 am - 5 pm Wednesday, Feb. 1... More...

Morning Plenary | Robert M. Koerner Award and Lecture: Lessons Learned: An Adventure in 4 Decades of Geosynthetics Engineering (Room Houston IV)

13 Feb 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Plenary Lectures

Robert M. Koerner Award and Lecture Established in 2016, the Robert M. Koerner Award and Lecture is given to an individual that has had a measu... More...

Brainstorming Session: Geosynthetic Containment/Barrier Systems in the Future (Room Galveston)

13 Feb 19
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Roundtable / Open Discussions

Moderator: Ian Peggs, P.E., I-CORP INTERNATIONAL, Inc. Discussions are expected to include, but are not limited to, new materials, remote monit... More...

Exhibit Hall Open (Texas Ballroom)

13 Feb 19
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open Monday, Feb. 11 | 5 - 7 pm *Show Floor Reception Tuesday, Feb. 12 | 9 am - 5 pm Wednesday, Feb. 13 | 9 am - 2 pm More...

Technical Session: Drainage Related Applications (Room Houston III)

13 Feb 19
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: John Lostumbo, TenCate Geosynthetics; C. Joel Sprague, TRI Environmental Drainage Improvement under Railways with the Use of... More...

Technical Session: Geotextile Tubes (Room Houston I)

13 Feb 19
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Shobha Bhatia, Syracuse University; Brian Maggi, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Wave-Induced Instability of Seabed beneath Geotextile ... More...

Technical Session: Testing and Properties (Room Houston II)

13 Feb 19
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: George R. Koerner, Geosynthetic Institute; Dr. Ömer Bilgin, University of Dayton Temperature Effects on the Peak and Large-Disp... More...

Introduction Series: Geosynthetics 101 (Room Houston VII)

13 Feb 19
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Introduction Series

David Elton, PhD, P.E., F. ASCE, S.M., O.E. This two hour mini-short course is open to all attendees at no cost – regardless of registrat... More...

Introduction Series: Testing / Material Properties / Quality Assurance (Texas Ballroom)

13 Feb 19
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Introduction Series

Located on the showfloor, the education zone is an area for you to become acquainted to the various types and uses of geosynthetics. Attendees can ... More...

Technical Session: Management of Bio and Other Gases (Room Houston III)

13 Feb 19
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Stephan Fourmont, AFITEX-Texel; Jongwan Eun, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; James Tinjum, University of Wisconsin-Madison ... More...

Technical Session: Other Environmental Related Topics (Room Houston I)

13 Feb 19
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Technical Sessions

Session Chairs: Joseph Scalia, Colorado State University; Boyd J. Ramsey, Boyd Ramsey Consulting LLC Performance of Blended Polyolefin and LLDP... More...

Introduction Series: Pavement / Transportation Applications (Texas Ballroom)

13 Feb 19
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Introduction Series

Located on the showfloor, the education zone is an area for you to become acquainted to the various types and uses of geosynthetics. Attendees can ... More...

Introduction Series: Environmental Applications (Texas Ballroom)

13 Feb 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Introduction Series

Located on the showfloor, the education zone is an area for you to become acquainted to the various types and uses of geosynthetics. Attendees can ... More...