IGS NEWSLETTER – September 2021
Helping the world understand the appropriate value and use of geosynthetics
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IGS Opens Call to Host
the 13th ICG 2026!
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The IGS is delighted to open the call for bids to host the 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics (ICG) in 2026.
Final bids must be received no later than 31 January 2022, and the winner will be chosen during a meeting of the IGS Council in Taiwan during GeoAsia7 in April.
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Could your Chapter or organization be the successful bidder to run one of the most prestigious events in the geosynthetics calendar?
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Out Now! Chapter Chat
Summer 2021
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Dive into the new edition of Chapter Chat – your essential guide to the latest news from global IGS chapters.
Our latest issue focuses on the Asia region where you can discover more about the work of the long-running Indian chapter, the reorganization plans of the Iranian chapter, and the fascinating geosynthetics projects taking place in Indonesia.
Plus, read about the two newest chapters joining the IGS family: Guatemala and Bolivia.
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Book Now For IGS ‘Big Four’ Conferences |
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Get a front-row seat on the latest developments in geosynthetics by signing up for one of the IGS’s major conferences.
Face-to-face participation returns to the conference calendar as organizers continue to develop four headline events in 2022 and 2023, following postponement during the pandemic. READ MORE
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IGS Chile Hosts First Members’ Assembly
Exciting webinar topics and plans for the rest of 2021 were shared at IGS Chile’s first members’ meeting. Participants gathered virtually to hear what the chapter had in store and to submit feedback and ideas. READ MORE
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Watch: Educate the Educators Invitation from IGS Chile
The President of IGS Chile, Francisco Pizarro, invites you to the Educate the Educators Program that will be held for the first time in Chile. The event takes place on October 04, 06, 08, 13 and 15 from 08:30 to 12:30 local time. READ MORE
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Sustainability eBook Now In Portuguese!
A Portuguese version of the IGS Sustainability eBook has become the eighth translated edition of the popular publication. Originally published in English, it follows versions in German, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese and French, and includes terms in Brazilian Portuguese. READ MORE
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Upcoming Webinars - September 2021 |
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The design of drainage geocomposites for long term applications
September 14
Presented by Eric Blond
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The Role of Geosynthetic Liners: Minimizing Leakage and Contaminant Impacts
September 15
Presented by R. Kerry Rowe
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Technical Forum #2 - Geosynthetics in Reinforcement Applications
September 15 (Brisbane time)
Panelists include Richard Bathurst, Pietro Rimoldi, Ivan Puig Damians, Chris Lawson, and Mike Dobie
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Successfully specifying, performing and interpreting interface shear tests
September 22 (Brisbane time) and Repeat Session on September 30
Presented by Gary T. Torosian
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AASHTO Migration from the Simplified Method to the Stiffness Method for internal stability design of MSE walls
September 23
Presented by Richard Bathurst
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NEW DATE - October 6 - 10, 2021
Athens, Greece
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NOW VIRTUAL | October 18 - 21, 2021
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NEW DATE - April 11 - 15, 2022
Taipei, Taiwan
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NEW DATE - September 4 - 7, 2022
Warsaw, Poland
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NEW DATE - February 20-23, 2023
Cairo, Egypt
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NEW DATE - September 17 – 21, 2023
Rome, Italy
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The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is a learned society dedicated to the scientific and engineering development of geotextiles, geomembranes, related products, and associated technologies. The core purpose of the IGS is to provide the understanding of and promote the appropriate use of geosynthetic technology throughout the world. |
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