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GeoStabilization International announces soil nail launcher system

Photograph courtesy of GeoStabilization International GeoStabilization International has released the new Remote Operated Launcher System, which the company says brings advanced technology to slope stabilization. Slope stability is critical for maintaining safe and sustainable infrastructure. This launcher system increases crew capabilities and productivity by providing flexible and customizable carrier configurations for the launched soil nail stabilization [...]

By westonjohnson|2021-08-11T01:03:00-05:00August 11, 2021|

Machine-learning model doubles accuracy of global landslide “nowcasts”

Every year, landslides—the movement of rock, soil and debris down a slope—cause thousands of deaths and billions of dollars in damages. Because terrain, characteristics of the rocks and soil, weather and climate all contribute to landslide activity, accurately identifying the areas most at risk at any given time can be an uphill battle. Early warning [...]

By westonjohnson|2021-06-15T08:05:32-05:00June 15, 2021|

GSI’s Koerner to host webinar on slope stabilization using nailed or anchored geosynthetics

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar entitled “In-Situ Stabilization of Soil Slopes Using Nailed or Anchored Geosynthetics,” on Aug. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. The webinar will be hosted by Dr. Robert M. Koerner. GMA member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course [...]

By IFAI|2018-07-19T21:02:17-05:00July 19, 2018|

GSI offers webinar on geosynthetics in erosion control

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will offer a webinar on “Geosynthetics in Erosion Control,” on September 13, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. The estimated cost of landslides in the United States is $2 to 5 billion; worldwide, it may approach $10 billion. The many landslides triggered by surface erosion is a major contributor [...]

By westonjohnson|2017-09-06T15:09:35-05:00September 6, 2017|

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