Dedicated to advancing the use of fabricated flexible geomembranes through education, research, and technology transfer.

WHY?
Factory fabrication reduces field welding, reduces installation time and costs, allows modular construction and provides consistent seam and liner quality.

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

FGI at Geosynthetics 2023 Conference

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Sunday, February 5, 2023

7 - 8:30 pm: FGI Membership Meeting

Monday, February 6, 2023

1:30 - 3 pm: Technical Session #1: Applications of Fabricated Geosynthetics
  • PVC Geomembranes in Agricultural Uses
  • Carbon Footprint Calculator
  • Liner Payment Bases
  • Case Study: Netherlands Motorway Underpass
  • Evapotranspiration v. Engineered Turf Covers for Landfill Final Closure
  • EPS Geofoam Done Right: Saving Time and Money

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

1:30 - 3 pm: Round Table Discussion: Women in Geosynthetics
1:30 - 3 pm:  Panel Discussion Topic #1: How to Write a Good Geomembrane Specification

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

8 - 9:30 am: Technical Session #2: Fabricated Geosynthetics for Water Retention Projects
  • Best Practices for Designing and Constructing Geosynthetic Floating Covers for Municipal Water Storage & Treatment
  • Operation and Maintenance Guideline for Geosynthetic Lined Water Reservoirs
  • Case Study: Lake Forest Reservoir Relining & Floating Cover Fabrication & Installation
  • Case Study: Chambers Dam Reservoir Remediation
  • PVC-EIA Alloys: Best Choice in Prevention and Protection of Water Resources
9:45 - 11:15 am: Panel Discussion Topic #2: Importance of Operations and Maintenance Manuals

Register: https://geosyntheticsconference.com

LESSONS LEARNED 
HOW THE USE OF FABRICATION IMPROVED THIS PROJECT
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