FGI

Fabricated Geomembrane Institute is an industry-sponsored institute advancing use of fabricated geomembranes through education, research, & technology transfer.

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Congratulations to FGI Member, @LayfieldContain on the publication of their excellent article in Geosynthetics Magazine!!!

Upper Chiquita Reservoir Update

Full article: https://t.co/8SSoOxleSu

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FGI Project Spotlight: Artesian Resources Treated Wastewater Holding Lagoon
Member Companies: - @HallatonLinings (Installer), @Cooley_Group (Manufacturer), and @EPITheLinerCo (Factory Fabricator)
Description, Lessons Learned and more:
https://t.co/MjL7vtRJN9

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Learn how to run the Seam Peel Strength Test!!!

Check out the FGI's Video Demonstrating ASTM D7408 Seam Peel Strength: https://t.co/KvmY2jRQKh

Download/Use FGI-ASTM D7408 Data Sheet

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Looking to Becoming CQA Certified?

The FGI's Online Course and Certification Exam on Manufacturing, Fabrication, & Installation QA/QC for Geosynthetics is available in an on-demand format.

Register Today for September's On-Demand Course: https://t.co/E0YDypobXw

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FGI Webinar: Green Infrastructure in Stormwater Management

Sept 17, 2024 at Noon CDT (live)‍: https://t.co/feIFPgnE0a

Presenter:
Terry Sheridan, P.E. (GeoStorage Corp)

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Curious about Measuring Elongation Properties of a Geomembrane?

Check out the FGI's Video Demonstrating ASTM D882 Tensile Properties of a Geomembrane: https://t.co/ENUENXM3TV

Download/Use FGI-ASTM D882 Data Sheet

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New Geo-Engineering Pop Quiz - August 6, 2024

Today's Topic: PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER

Take a minute and see if you can answer Dr. Stark's video question on Pumped Storage Hydropower

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New Tailgate Safety Flyer - Protection from Ticks

Download Safety Flyers: https://t.co/dinwWufstV

Print out and conduct training right from your tailgate on the job site or in a teleconference.

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FGI Webinar: Geosynthetics Case Studies

Aug 22, 2024 at Noon CDT: https://t.co/uZoqtQingI 23, 2024 at Noon AEST (recorded): https://t.co/cnAugZ9PR3
Aug 23, 2024 at Noon CAT (recorded): https://t.co/D3mOZgRVEc
Aug 26, 2024 at 5 pm JST (recorded): https://t.co/WJMN3lO7Co #fg1

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FGI Project Spotlight: Potts Hill Water Reservoirs

Member Companies: - Fabtech Australia & Burke Industries

Size of Project: 720,000 sq meters (7,750,000 sq ft)

For Complete Project Spotlight (including Lessons Learned): https://t.co/4Se1Kr4Qxi

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New Geo-Engineering Podcast: Reliability Analysis for Landfill Slopes

Listen today: https://t.co/Q5P8qWHHyx

To view full webinar/slides, visit: https://t.co/aUDiuYpJZv

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FGI Celebrates 25th Anniversary at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Full article: https://t.co/QbPpBJnbJM

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FGI Webinar: Analysis of Geocomposite Drainage Layers (GDLs) for Landfills and Ponds

Dec. 12, 2023 at Noon CST 

Register: https://t.co/GVCXD8MKda

Presenters: Robert Mackey, P.E., BCEE & Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E.

Free 1.0 PDH
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FGI Fall 2023 Newsletter Now Available

- FGI Embarks on Hydropower Foundation Research Project
- FGI Sets Dates for Third Annual Live Online CQA Course & Certification
- Project Spotlight: Hinkle Reservoir
- Upcoming FGI Webinars

Download Here: https://t.co/FsRSR2QFsK

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FGI Webinar: GRI GM 34 Standard Specification - PVC-Ethylene Interpolymer Alloy Geomembranes (EIA=PVC+KEE)

November 16, 2023 at Noon CST‍: https://t.co/An8l4HFmLw

Presenter:
George R. Koerner, Ph.D., P.E. & CQA       
1.0 PDH

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Dr. Stark Attends Chesapeake Containment Systems Annual Seminar

Tim Stark traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to give a presentation at the periodic geosynthetics conference organized by Chesapeake Containment Systems, Inc.

https://t.co/QbPpBJnbJM

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FGI Webinar: Sustainable Design of Walls and Slopes

October 17, 2023 at Noon CDT 

Register: https://t.co/r4ceQJQ2Sv

Presenter: Liz Smith, P.E., G.E., https://t.co/jKDrZf8Ab7
Free
1.0 PDH

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The FGI is pleased to welcome its newest manufacturer member, Megaplast USA Inc. Megaplast is a leading supplier of high quality PE films like geomembranes and specialty films. The FGI liaison, Dhananjay Phadke, can be reached at [email protected].

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FGI Webinar: Ethics and Geosynthetics

June 20, 2023 at Noon CST : https://t.co/sTQDRYiVH8

Presenter:
Boyd Ramsey

Are you aware of the ethical policies of the organizations in our industry? Those that you belong to and work with? 1.0 PDH

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The FGI welcomes its newest fabricator, GeoSolutions! The company headquarters is in Austin, Texas and their FGI liaison is Tonya Switalski ([email protected]), General Manager of Fabrication or https://t.co/NH9ichPnhq

Full article: https://t.co/XCBtLVbDqN