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ISSMGE Releases Manual Discussing its Open Access Policy

September 14, 2017 rockman Comments Off

The ISSMGE has made a commitment to making their journal and conference papers free to the geoengineering community, including over 10,000 papers dating back to 1936! I am posting the entire letter from my friend […]

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S&ME Launches Rebrand

September 13, 2017 rockman Comments Off

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — S&ME, an ENR Top 100 engineering firm, announces an exciting change to its corporate identity. Effective immediately, the firm has launched a new future-facing brand focused on versatility. “After 40+ years of […]

Geosynthetics Institute Webinar – Geosynthetics in Erosion Control

September 6, 2017 rockman Comments Off

The estimated society cost of landslides in the U.S. is estimated at $2-5B and worldwide might even approach $10B. The percentage triggered by surface erosion is certainly a major contributor. While the mechanisms of soil […]

Terracon foundation awarding a scholarship

Terracon Foundation Awards $110,300 in Grants and Scholarships

September 6, 2017 rockman Comments Off

The Terracon Foundation recently announced the award of $110,300 to grant and scholarship recipients. The Terracon Foundation was established as the community investment arm of Terracon with a goal to reach out and become a […]

Tensar Wants You to Drive a Tank!

September 6, 2017 rockman 1

Geosynthetic manufacturer, Tensar, has a new promotional video featuring Beau, the King of the Road. And he has an interesting way of demonstrating the effectiveness of their geogrid product…using a tank! To celebrate the launch […]