Geosynthetics October/November 2022 - 6

EDITORIAL
A new name and other
exciting changes
A
Geosynthetics
ATA PRESIDENT/CEO
Steve Schiffman | steve.schiffman@textiles.org
s fall and winter approach, so do the many expos and conferences
Advanced Textiles Association and Geosynthetics participate in. In
Kevin Kerfoot
Editor
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mid-October our very own IFAI Expo, co-located with Sun Shading Expo
North America, will take place October 12 through 14 in Charlotte, N.C.
GMA Fall 2022 Lobby Days in Washington, D.C., follows on November 15
and 16, and then we look to February 2023 for our Geosynthetics Conference
February 5 to 8 in Kansas City, Mo. Geosynthetics 2023 is co-located with
the IECA Annual Conference so this unique opportunity will allow attendees
to view the combined show floor and explore education from both
shows. As reported in the June/July issue of Geosynthetics magazine, the
Industrial Fabrics Association International officially adopted a new name:
the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA). And with this new name comes
other exciting changes including a new logo. You'll find more about it in the
Update section on page 10.
Congratulations to Sam Allen of TRI Environmental, as well as a member
of Geosynthetics editorial advisory committee, and Edoardo Zannoni of
Maccaferri Africa, who were elected president and vice president respectively
by the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) North America. Also elected
as council members were Dimiter Alexiew (Germany), Eric Blond (Canada),
Mikio Kubo (Japan), Patricia Guerra-Escobar (UK), Erol Tutumluer (USA),
Amir Shahkolahi (Australia), Chiwan Wayne Hsieh (Taiwan) and Nicola
Moraci (Italy). The Geo-Institute Board of Governors has nominated Susan
E. Burns, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE and Anand J. Puppala, Ph.D., PE, D.GE, F.ASCE,
F.ICE to join the G-I Board for a term beginning in October 2022. The Deep
Foundations Industry has awarded Jerry A. DiMaggio of Applied Research
Associations (ARA) its Distinguished Service Award. The American Society
of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has elected Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F. ASCE
as president for the 2023-2024 term.
In this issue we continue with part two of construction considerations
for wick drain ground improvements. This time around the authors provide
construction considerations and recommendations related to one of the largest
wick drain projects carried out in North America. We'll also take a look
at evaluating new technologies to limit geomembrane destructive testing, as
well as answer the question: With modern materials and equipment is there
a way to limit destructive seam testing? And we'll also learn about highperformance
drainage geocomposites and PVC geomembranes for the lining
of a highway tunnel in Greece and the importance of properly designing the
waterproofing and drainage system of a tunnel to preserve its internal spaces
and technological systems.
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Amy Collins | amy.collins@textiles.org
DIRECTOR OF CONTENT & MEMBER PROGRAMS
Jonathan Sweet | jonathan.sweet@textiles.org
EDITOR
Kevin Kerfoot | kevin.kerfoot@textiles.org
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Cathleen Rose
ART DIRECTOR
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EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
Melody A. Adams | Waste Management, USA
Sam R. Allen | TRI/Environmental, USA
Richard J. Bathurst | Royal Military College, Canada
Malek Bouazza | Monash University, Australia
Daniele A. Cazzuffi | CESI S.p.A., Italy
Archie Filshill | Aero Aggregates of North America LLC, USA
Ronald K. Frobel | R. K. Frobel & Associates, USA
Stephan M. Gale | Gale-Tec Engineering Inc., USA
John M. Gardner | Smith Gardner Inc., USA
Han-Yong Jeon | INHA University, Korea
Robert E. Mackey | S2L Inc., USA
Kent von Maubeuge | Naue GmbH, Germany
Dhani Narejo | Narejo Inc., USA
Marco A. Sánchez | ML Ingeniería, Mexico
Mark E. Smith | RRD International Corp., USA
L. David Suits | LDS Geosynthetic Consulting Services, USA
Richard Thiel | Thiel Engineering, USA
Gary L. Willibey | ESP/SKAPS Industries, USA
Aigen Zhao | AGZ International LLC, USA
*The Editorial Advisory Committee reviews selected
papers, case histories and technical editorial copy in
its areas of expertise. Individual advisors do not review
every submission. Statements of fact and opinion are
the author's responsibility alone, and do not imply
the viewpoints of Geosynthetics, the Editorial Advisory
Committee, the editors or the association.
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