Saturday, July 26, 2014

GAI LAP & ASTM




What is GAI-LAP?

GAI - Geosynthetic Accreditation Institute
LAP - Laboratory Accreditation Program

The Geosynthetic Accreditation Institute-Laboratory Accreditation Program (GAI-LAP) is a test-by-test accreditation program based on site audits and annual proficiency tests.

The program is intended to insure that the specific laboratory is capable of properly rendering the tests that they contract to perform.

The essence of the program is to accredit geosynthetic testing laboratories for performing consensus standardized test methods insofar as equipment, documentation and testing protocol is concerned.


Who is ASTM?

ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards.

Today, some 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.





Link: GAI-LAP Introduction

Link:List of Accredited Laboratories and their Accredited Test Methods

Link: List of Accredited Test Methods








Sunday, July 13, 2014

Erosion Control Tips





Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Video: Erosion Control Tips 







Gabion as a landscape structure




Gabion used as part of landscape structure located at CETCO's office.













Geogrid Strength (Tensar)












Systems for Reinforced Slope, Walls & Structures




Video: NAUE Systems for Reinforced Slopes, Walls & Structures






GCL for Pond Lining & Solid Waste



Video: GCL Installation for Pond Lining & Solid Waste (CETCO)






International Case Studies (ACE)




Video: Collection of International Case Studies







Reinforced Retaining Wall (ACE)




Video: Construction of Wrapped Reinforced Retaining Wall


Video: Installation of Reinforced Retaining Wall











Earth Retention








Gabion




Video: Gabion Installation





Reinforced Retaining Wall using Geogrid




Video: How To Build a Reinforced Retaining Wall using Geogrid







Erosion Control Blanket & Coirlog




Video: Stormwater Strategies: Erosion & Sediment Control


Video: How To Stabilize Your Shore with Erosion Control Fabric