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The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Episode-54-Reliability-Analysis-7-16-24Please join Tim Stark and Jiale Lin as they address all of the questions from their June 11, 2024 webinar on Reliability Analysis of Landfill Slopes. For the webinar video and slides, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2024-07-1832 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Podcast-Episode-52-Protecting-Water-Fraser-Sati-3-8-24Please join Tim Stark as he speaks with Brian Fraser and Rohit Sati of Layfield Geosynthetics.
This podcast is a follow-up to the February 8, 2024 webinar on Protecting Water with Flexible Geomembranes. Brian and Rohit will address all questions that remained from the live presentation, as well as those submitted via the follow-up survey. The webinar recording is available at https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives
2024-03-2816 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Podcast-Episode-51-GDL-Mackey-12-18-23Listen to this episode from the FGI. Follow-up to Bob Mackey's December 12, 2023 webinar on Analysis of Geocomposite Drainage Layers (GDLs) for Landfills and Ponds. Bob will address all questions that remained from the live presentation, as well as those submitted via the follow-up survey. The webinar recording is available at https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2024-03-2625 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Podcast-Episode 50-Electrical Leak Location-Andrew-Colby-1-18-24Follow-up to Andrew Colby's webinar on Electrical Leak Location, presented on 1/16/24. All questions from the live webinar, as well as the follow-up survey, are answered.2024-01-181h 00The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Podcast-Episode-49-Static-Seismic-Deformation-Analyses-Stark-Lin-8-3-23Please join Tim Stark and Jiale Lin as they answer all of the follow-up questions from the July 13, 2023 webinar titled, "Static and Seismic Deformation Analyses for Bottom Landfill Liner System Interfaces." To view the webinar and/or download the slides, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives
2023-08-0327 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Podcast-Episode-48-GM-Damage-Stark-Zornberg-5-30-23Please join Tim Stark and Jorge Zornberg as they address all of the follow-up questions from their March 30, 2023 and April 25, 2023 webinars on Geomembrane Damage during Oil and Gas Operations Parts 1 and 2 (respectively). To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives
2023-05-3037 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Podcast-Episode-47-Global-Warming-Sangster-3-15-23Please join Tim Stark as he speaks with Tom Sangster and they address all of the follow-up questions from the February 16, 2023 webinar titled, "Role of Geosynthetics in Combating the Effects of Global Warming." To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives
2023-05-1619 min
The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Podcast-Episode-46-Biogas-2-2-23Please join Tim Stark as he speaks with Brian Fraser (Layfield Geosynthetics) and Steve Valero (Independent Civil Engineering Contractor) as they address all of the follow-up questions from the January 12, 2023 webinar titled, "Positive Pressure Anaerobic Biogas Cover Systems." To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2023-03-1618 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Podcast-Episode-45-PFAS-Rowe-1-3-23Please join Tim Stark as he speaks with Dr. Kerry Rowe (Queens University) and he addresses all of the follow-up questions from the November 10, 2022 webinar titled, "Strengths and Uncertainties Regarding PFAS Containment by Modern Liner Systems" To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives
2023-01-3121 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Podcast-Episode-44-Mobilized-Interface-Strengths-Stark-12-8-22Please join Tim Stark and Jen Miller as they address all of the follow-up questions from Dr. Stark's October 18, 2022 webinar titled, "Mobilized Interface Strengths on Geosynthetic Lined Slopes" To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives
2023-01-0319 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Episode-43-Wind-Uplift-Design-10-27-22Please join Tim Stark as he speaks with Dr. Chunling Li (Soil and Land Use Technology, Inc.) and he addresses all of the follow-up questions from the September 22, 2022 webinar titled, "Revised Wind Uplift Design Methodology for Exposed Geomembrane Covers." To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-10-2715 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Episode-42-Microplastics-9-20-22Please join Tim Stark as he speaks with Francesco Fontana (Manifattura Fontana SpA) and he addresses all of the follow-up questions from the August 30, 2022 webinar titled, "Microplastics and Geosynthetics." To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives
2022-09-2218 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Episode-41-Panel-Exposed-Unexposed-Geomembranes-8-5-22Please join Tim Stark as he speaks with Doug Hilts (Hilts Consulting Group), Prabeen Joshi (Layfield Group), and Adam Maskal (Solmax) and they address all of the follow-up questions from their July 12, 2022 webinar titled, "Live Panel Discussion on Expected Longevity & Applications of Exposed v. Unexposed Geomembranes." To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-1837 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Static and Seismic Veneer Stability Calculations - 4/13/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-061h 05The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Leachate Collection Systems Design & Management I - 8/12/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-061h 02The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: GCLs and Fabricated Geomembranes – Design and Construction - 6/29/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-061h 00The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Deep Water Leak Location Survey - 5/6/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-061h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Live Panel Discussion on QA and QC for Fabricated Geosynthetics - 7/22/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-061h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Industry Best Practices for Floating Cover Systems - 9/9/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-061h 03The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Geosynthetics and Stability for Heap Leaching and Tailings Dams - 9/30/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-061h 03The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Designing Double Lined Containment Systems Using Flexible Geomembranes - 6/3/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-061h 02The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS) for Transportation Bridge Construction - 8/4/2022This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-051h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Heat Generation and Accumulation in MSW Landfills - 4/21/2022This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-031h 07The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Design of Leachate Collection Systems Part II - 3/29/2022This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-031h 00The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Failure of a Geomembrane Lined Reservoir Embankment - 3/3/2022This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-031h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Introduction to Design of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls - 2/8/2022This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-031h 02The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Behavior of Textured Geomembranes - 1/13/2022This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-031h 00The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Live Panel Discussion on Allowable Leakage Rates - 12/7/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-031h 30The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Use of Geomembranes in CCR Landfills and Impoundments - 11/11/2021This is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-08-031h 02The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Geosynthetic Clay Liners in Mining ApplicationsThis is an audio version of the webinar. To view the video, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-07-281h 05The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI Webinar: Waste Settlement Measurements Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on MSW LandfillsThis is an audio version of the FGI webinar. For the video recording of the webinar, please visit
https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2022-07-281h 02The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Episode-40-GCL-Mining-Bareither-7-7-22Please join Tim Stark as he speaks with Dr. Christopher Bareither (Colorado State University) and addresses all of the follow-up questions from his Mary 17, 2022 webinar titled, "Geosynthetic Clay Liners in Mining Applications." To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives
2022-07-0732 min
ForagecastForagecast Episode 13 - The Future of Forage Research - Alfalfa PanelJoin our host Dr. Emily Meccage with four highly regarded agronomists and forage specialists with close to a combined 200 years of forage experience:Dr. Dan Undersander - Professor Emeritus, University of WisconsinDr.Glenn Shewmaker- Professor Emeritus, University of IdahoMylen Bohle, Associate Professor, Oregon State UniversityDr. Steve Fransen, Professor at Washington State University In this episode we answer the questions:What has improved in alfalfa?What has you most excited about the future?what is your best piece of advice for someone early in their careerLearn more about the past and the future o...2022-05-2639 min
The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFGI-Episode-39-Embankment-Failure-4-12-22Please join Tim Stark and Jen Miller as they speak with Dr. Riya Bhowmik (Indian Institute of Technology Jammu) and address all of the follow-up questions from her March 3, 2022 webinar titled, "Failure of a Geomembrane Lined Reservoir Embankment: Field Observations and Numerical Investigations." To view/download the video recording and PDF of the slides from this webinar, please visit: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives2022-04-1231 minForagecastForagecast Episode 12 - Alfalfa benefits for horses"Alfalfa is the cheese on top of the broccoli" Join us as we talk with Dr. Krishona Martinson from the University of Minnesota. In this episode we discuss the many benefits of alfalfa for horses.Some of the benefits of alfalfa for horsesMore protein dense for elite horsesHigher digestible energy for horses needing higher caloriesNon-structural carbsLeafier, softer more palatable Alfalfa has higher calcium which allows for buffering and that helps with ulsersDietary influence of certain diseases About ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address rea...2022-03-3124 minForagecastForagecast Episode 11 - Herbicide carryover in alfalfa Part 2This episode is part 2 with Randy Welch and Dr. Emily Meccage. In this series, they discuss tips and watch-outs on herbicide carryover in alfalfa. In part 2 they discuss the impact of:TillageRainfallDifferent active ingredients including; Rate of herbicide - it's not the same as other chemistriesDeciding when to reseedPlease join us to learn these tips and many more on herbicide carryover.About ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems....2022-01-1818 minForagecastForagecast Episode 10 - Herbicide carryover in alfalfaThis week Dr. Emily Meccage joins Randy Welch, alfalfa agronomist to discuss herbicide carryover.In this episode, they share tips and watch outs so you can raise better alfalfa in the future. Did you know, herbicide carryover is commonly confused with disease? Tip: One way to help identify herbicide carryover vs disease is to look for patterns. Are there patterns where a sprayer may have overlapped? That could be carryoverA spotty type of pattern may mean disease.To get more tips join us on this...2021-12-1520 minForagecastForagecast Episode 9 - Tips on growing Forage SorghumDid you know sorghum is 30% more efficient in nitrogen and water usage than corn?On this episode of Foragecast we get tips on growing Forage Sorghum with Matt Sowder, a sorghum enthusiast and expert in the industry. He does a great job discussing all the benefits this warm season grass has to offer. Learn why you should consider Forage Sorghum!About ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.LegalDu...2021-11-1532 minForagecastForagecast Episode 8 - Alfalfa Myth BustingMyth: Alfalfa doesn't work well in the south.Fact: Alfalfa does work! Seeing is believing. Dr. Jennifer Tucker debunked the myth that alfalfa isn't suitable in the south when she partnered with the 'got bermuda grass' and 'Alfalfa in the South' workshops. When producers stood in a field and got to see first hand how well it did. Dr. Jennifer Tucker is an Assistant Professor of Beef Nutrition and Forage Management in the Animal and Science Department at the University of Georgia.Her dad holds the r...2021-10-1232 minForagecastForagecast Episode 7 - Nutritional Impacts of Alfalfa for LivestockDr. David Weakley, Director of Forage Nutrition Research, joins this week to discuss how to best evaluate the nutritional impacts of alfalfa for livestock diets.Want to better understand the importance of high-quality forage testing? - RF, TDN RFQ, ADF, NDF, UNDF - we got you. We help sort through these and recommend what to focus on and why. - Alfalfa has the highest protein containing forage for dairy and beef cattle- Alfalfa allows high-producing dairy cows to meet their genetic potential more quickly- Alfalfa makes...2021-09-2027 minForagecastForagecast Episode 6 - Tips From a Farmer on Growing the Best AlfalfaIn Episode 6, Emily talks with farmer Sam Brandenburg about his experience with HarvXtra. Sam farms over 2,000 acres of corn, soybeans and alfalfa and has a cow-calf beef operation.In our conversation, Sam discusses how he rotates his crops to get the most out of the soil. He was a skeptic at first, so he tested a few aces of HarvXtra to see how it would work on his field and now is a believer. He discusses how he is experimenting with different cutting practices to take advantage of the flexibility of HarvXtra. "It wi...2021-09-0224 minForagecastForagecast Episode 5 - Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the WestOn this episode of Foragecast we discuss the article, "Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the West" with Dr. Earl Creech. In the conversation, we talk about how alfalfa has the ability to survive an incredible range of environmental conditions, elevations and can adapt based on how much moisture it has available. Join us! Ten Reasons why alfalfa is highly suitable for the West: High Water Use Efficiency Irrigation Flexibility Low InputResilient and adaptableBenefits other crops in rotation Improves Soil, Water, and Air Quality Pollinator and Insect Diversity Wildlife Habitat Harvest Flexibility and Storage Low Risk and...2021-07-1528 minForagecastForagecast Episode 4 - Benefits of HarvXtra for the Whole FarmPhil Bollman grew up on a dairy farm and has a passion for alfalfa. He has experience as a dairy nutritionist and in this episode he talks with us about why HarvXtra can be so important in the diet. We will dive deeper into each of the benefits such as, better performance, more yield or better quality. “HarvXtra is the first product in the marketplace that has a meaningful step-change in digestibility and forage quality”If you have been wondering if HarvXtra is right for you, want to better understand what it can d...2021-06-0220 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstitutePart 4 of 6: The Best Practices For Zero Leak ContainmentSam Allen (TRI Environmental)
Friday, August 3, 2018
This is an audio version of the FGI webinar. For the video recording of the webinar, please visit https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-05-0456 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGMA Webinar_ Stability of Geosynthetic Lined Slopes, Part 1Dr. Timothy D. Stark (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
This is an audio version of the FGI webinar. For the video recording of the webinar, please visit https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-05-0458 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstitutePart 1 of 6: The Service Life of GeomembranesDr. Kerry Rowe (Queens University)
Friday, August 3, 2018
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-05-0450 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEffects-of-Wrinkles-on-GeomembranesDr. Kerry Rowe (Queens University)
Friday, August 3, 2018
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-301h 09The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGeosynthetics for Coal Combustion Residual ApplicationsGary Zych, P.E. (American Electric Power)
Friday, August 3, 2018
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-3055 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGeosynthetic Interface Shear TestingDr. Robert Swan (Drexel University)
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-301h 22The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGCL Shear TestingDr. Christopher Bareither (Colorado State University)
Thursday, February 28, 2019
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-301h 05The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteMulti-Layer Interface Shear Testing WebinarDr. Robert Swan (Drexel University) and Dr. Timothy D. Stark (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-301h 03The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGeofoam Applications for _Transportation InfrastructureDr. Steven Bartlett (University of Utah)
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-301h 03The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteTemporary Landfill Covers_ Design and ConstructionElliot Pugh (Wind Defender)
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-3052 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteAccepting Special Wastes and Stability-TrimmedDr. Timothy D. Stark (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Thursday, October 24, 2019
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-3057 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFactory Fabrication, Installation, and Testing of GeomembranesDr. Timothy D. Stark (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-3054 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGeotechnical Stability of Waste Fills_ Lessons Learned & Continuing ChallengesDr. Rudolph Bonaparte (Geosyntec Consultants)
Thursday, January 23, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-301h 22The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteFloating Cover Systems for Reservoirs and PondsGraham Fairhead, Managing Director of Fabtech Australia
Thursday, February 27, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-301h 06The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteStorm Water Management Using GeosyntheticsPresented by Terry Sheridan, P.E. of GeoStorage Corp
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-301h 13The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEnvironmental Containment Using Factory and Field Fabricated GeomembranesRichelle Delia PhD of Owens Corning
Thursday, April 16, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-3058 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteUnderstanding Leak Location Surveys for Owners & InspectorsMatthew Kemnitz of Leak Location Services, Inc.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 09The Fabricated Geomembrane InstitutePost Closure Care of LandfillsPresented by Jeremy Morris, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Engineer at Geosyntec Consultants
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteTesting & Design of Drainage GeocompositesEric Blond
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 20The Fabricated Geomembrane InstitutePanel Discussion on Constructing with Fabricated GeosyntheticsThursday, July 30, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 02The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute“Yeager Airport RSS Failure Case History”Presented by Ryan Berg, P.E., D.GE., F.ASCE of Ryan R Berg & Associates, and Jim Collin, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE., F.ASCE of the Collin Group, Ltd.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 02The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGeomembrane Wrinkles in Containment ApplicationsTimothy D. Stark of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Thursday, September 17, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteUS EPA Reconsideration of CCR Regulations Impacting the Geosynthetics IndustryJR Register, P.E. of Consumers Energy, and Andrew Bittner, P.E. of Gradient
Thursday, October 8, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-2959 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGeosynthetics for Construction on Soft Foundation Soils (2020 Mercer Lecture)R. Kerry Rowe of Department of Civil Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Friday, November 6, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGeosynthetics in MiningPresented by Denys Parra of Anddes in Lima, Peru
Thursday, November 12, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteLive Panel Discussion on Subgrade Preparation and CQA-CQC for GeomembranesPANELISTS: John Allen - Owens Corning, Brian Baille - TenCate Geosynthetics, Kennedy Garber - Hallaton Environmental Linings, Matt Kemnitz - Leak Location Services, Inc., Dave McLaury - Demtech Services, Inc., and MODERATOR: Timothy D. Stark - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGeomembrane Attachment and Penetration Design and InstallationPresented by Patrick Elliott of Raven Industries/CLI, Brendan Simbeck, and Duff Simbeck of Simbeck and Associates
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-291h 03The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteDesign and Performance of Hazardous and LLRW Landfills A 20-Year Case StudyPresented by Rudolph Bonaparte Ph.D., P.E., D.GE., NAE, F.ASCE Chairman and Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-2956 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteGeosynthetics in Challenging Regulatory EnvironmentsDr. Rudolph Bonaparte (Geosyntec Consultants)
Thursday, January 23, 2020
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-04-2939 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteYeager Airport RSS Failure Webinar - AudioAudio version of the January 14, 2021 webinar on the Yeager Airport RSS Failure – Forensic Limit Equilibrium and FLAC Analyses
Presented by Jim Collin, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE., F.ASCE of the Collin Group, Ltd., and Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE., F.ASCE of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Augusto Lucarelli of Itasca Consulting Group
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2021-04-271h 01The Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-28-Seismic-Veneer-Stability-Calculations-MatasovicPlease join Tim Stark and Jen Miller as they speak with Dr. Neven Matasovic of Geo-Logic Associates, Inc. Neven addresses all of the questions from his April 13, 2021 FGI Webinar, titled "Static and Seismic Veneer Stability Calculations." The full webinar, as well as all of the reference materials mentioned during his presentation is available to download for free from the FGI website at: https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-gallery
2021-04-2719 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-26-Pipe-Boots-Simbeck-3-16-21Please join the FGI's Tim Stark as he discusses Pipe Boots with Brendan Simbeck, Project Manager/Estimator at Simbeck and Associates. This podcast is a follow-up to the webinar titled, "Geomembrane Attachment and Penetration Design and Installation" that was presented on February 4, 2021. Brandan answers all of the questions regarding pipe boots that were asked during the live presentation, as well as those that were submitted via the webinar follow-up survey.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-03-1624 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-25-Anchor-Trenches-Simbeck-3-9-21Please join the FGI's Tim Stark as he discusses Anchor Trenches with Duff Simbeck, Vice President of Simbeck and Associates. This podcast is a follow-up to the webinar titled, "Geomembrane Attachment and Penetration Design and Installation" that was presented on February 4, 2021. Duff answers all of the questions regarding anchor trenches that were asked during the live presentation, as well as those that were submitted via the webinar follow-up survey.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-03-0906 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-24-Embedment-Strips-Mechanical-Attachments-2-11-21Please join the FGI's Tim Stark and Jen Miller as they discuss Embedment Strips and Mechanical Attachments with Patrick Elliott, Director of Installation Services for Raven Engineered Films/CLI Construction. This podcast is a follow-up to the webinar titled, "Geomembrane Attachment and Penetration Design and Installation" that was presented on February 4, 2021. Pat answers all of the questions regarding embedment strips and mechanical attachments that were asked during the live presentation, as well as those that were submitted via the webinar follow-up survey.
This is an audio version of the FGI webinar. For the video recording of the web...2021-02-2314 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-23-Yeager-Airport-RSS-FLAC-Analyses-Stark-Collin-LucarelliPlease join Tim Stark and Jen Miller as they continue the discussion of the Yeager Airport RSS Failure - Forensic Limit Equilibrium and FLAC Analyses with Jim Collin and Augusto Lucarelli. This discussion is a follow-up to their webinar presented on January 14. 2021 and addresses all of the questions asked during and after the live webinar.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2021-02-0917 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-22-Panel-Discussion-Subgrade-Prep-CQC/CQAPlease join Tim Stark as he asks panelists follow-up questions from their Live Panel Discussion Webinar on Subgrade Preparation and CQC/CQA for Geomembranes, that was presented on December 8, 2020. The panelists include: Matt Kemnitz (Leak Location Services, Inc.), John Allen (Owens Corning), Kennedy Garber (Hallaton Environmental Linings), Brian Baille (Tencate Geosynthetics), Dave McLaury (DemTech Services, Inc.), and Doug Hilts (Hilts Consulting Group).
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-12-1527 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-20-Construction-Soft-Foundation-Soils-RowePlease join Tim Stark and Jen Miller as they discuss issues of constructing on soft foundation with Dr. Kerry Rowe of Queens University. Dr. Rowe provided answers to follow-up questions from his excellent FGI Webinar titled, "Construction on Soft Foundation Soils (2020 Mercer Lecture), presented on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Topics that Dr. Rowe addressed include: avoiding geogrid construction damage, floating columns, effects of secondary compression on peat, allocating vertical resistance between compression of the column and load transfer into soft clay, and many more.
This is an audio version of the FGI webinar. For the video recording of the webi...2020-11-1918 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-21-Geosynthetics-Mining-Parra-11-19-20Please join Tim Stark and Jen Miller as they discuss geosynthetics for mining applications with Denys Parra, P.E. of Anddes, Peru. Denys address several follow up questions from his outstanding FGI Webinar titled "Geosynthetics in Mining" that was presented on November 12, 2020. The Q and A includes topics of: geosynthetics recommended for mining applications, heap leach considerations, challenges with high altitudes, low temperatures, and winds, downslope bentonite migration concerns, and much more.2020-11-1914 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-19-US-EPA-CCR-Regulations-Bittner-RegisterThis podcast addressed the follow up questions from J.R. Register and Andy Bittner's webinar titled, "US EPA Reconsideration of CCR Regulations Impacting the Geosynthetics Industry" presented on October 8, 2020. The focus of the webinar was on the proposed and finalized amendments scheduled in 2020 to rules promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to the Coal Combustion Residuals Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Rule (CCR Rule). The 2020 amendments seek to comply to with the USWAG Decision handed down by the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and captures reconsideration of certain elements of the 2015 C...2020-10-2914 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-18-Geomembrane-Wrinkles-StarkPlease join Tim Stark and Jen Miller as they address all of the questions asked during and after Tim Stark's webinar titled, "Geomembrane Wrinkles in Containment Applications" that was presented on September 17, 2020. Topics of this podcast include: regulations, stress cracking, wrinkles size and height, dimensional stability, best materials for exposed ponds, and more.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-10-0617 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-17-Yeager-Airport-RSS-Failure-Berg-CollinJoin special guests, Dr. Ryan Berg and Dr. Jim Collin, as they present a podcast as a follow-up to their FGI Webinar on the Yeager Airport Reinforced Soil Slope Failure Case Study. Ryan and Jim answer many questions that were posed to them during and after their excellent case study presentation.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-08-2616 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-16-Panel-Discussion-Fabricated-GeosyntheticsPanelists answer questions about handling factory fabricated geomembranes panels, including how to choose the best material for the job, how to determine optimal subgrade characteristics before placement of a geomembrane panel, which method is better for nonwoven geotextile seaming, sewing or heat-bonding, and more.
Panelist Bios:
Pat Elliott is the Director of Installation Services for Raven Engineered Films through their subsidiary Raven CLI Construction, Inc. Pat oversees and directs the installation operations for Raven CLI Construction and is also the current President of the FGI.
Dan Rohe is President of Environmental Protection, Inc. a...2020-08-2615 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-15-Packaging-Handling-Storage-Fabricated-Geomembranes-MillsIn this episode, special guest Andrew Mills describes best practices for handling, identifying, rolling/folding, storing, transporting, and deploying fabricated geomembranes. He also discussed the advantages of using factory fabricated panels, proper subgrade preparation, as well as welding procedures for field repairs.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-07-3019 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-14- Geomembranes 102 - Tim StarkIn this episode, Tim explains the primary functions of a geomembrane, common types, the most important aspects of geomembrane design, chemical resistance applications, as well as other important design properties that should be considered.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-07-0215 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-13-Testing and Design of Drainage Geocomposites - Eric BlondThis podcast is a follow up to Eric Blond's webinar on June 16, 2020 titled, "Testing and Design of Drainage Geocomposites." This podcast covers the outstanding questions from his webinar.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-06-1817 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode-12-Post-Closure-Care-of-Landfills-Jeremy MorrisFollow-up of May 19, 2020 Webinar on Post Closure Care of Landfills by Jeremy Morris of Geosyntec Consultants.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-05-2824 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode 11 - Leak Location Surveys - Matt KemnitzThis podcast addresses follow-up questions on the leak location survey podcast by Matt Kemnitz.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-05-2315 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode 10 - Factory versus Field Fabrication - Richelle DeliaThis podcast discuss a case history involving one factory and one field fabricated geomembranes for a direct comparison.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-05-2313 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode 9 - Pond Leakage & Panel Weight Calculators - Tim StarkTim explains the FGI's Pond Leakage and Panel Weight Calculators. These tools are designed to help owners, consultants, engineers, architects, and contractors optimize their designs for lining basins to contain its contents and/or protect the surrounding environments, as well as estimate material, factory fabrication, shipping, and field installation time and costs to optimize the basin size.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-04-1406 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode 8 - Secondary Containment - Ed SilvaTim and Jen welcome special guest, Ed Silva - VP for Business Development with E2 Coated Fabric Solutions to discuss secondary containment applications, current federal (US EPA) and state regulations for secondary containment, typical geomembranes used, types of secondary barriers, as well as testing required.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-04-0708 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode 7 - Stormwater Management - Terry SheridanTim and Jen interview Terry Sheridan of GeoStorage Corporation about Stormwater Management and Geosynthetics. Terry addresses several follow-up questions from his 3/24/20 FGI Webinar on the same topic. A few of the topics addressed include: ASTM puncture tests used, typical puncture specification for a geomembrane, chemical compatibility issues, techniques for placing angular gravel on geotextiles and geomembranes, and lightweight aggregates.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-03-3015 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode 6 - Air Channel Seam Testing - Tim StarkTim discussed air channel testing for fabricated geomembranes.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-03-2707 minThe Fabricated Geomembrane InstituteEpisode 5 - Geomembrane Nomenclature - Tim StarkTim Stark, FGI's Director discusses Geomembrane Nomenclature.
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https://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/resources/webinar-archives.2020-02-2410 min