Resources

Landfill Design - Interactive information resource for the promotion and implementation of best practice engineering methodologies through knowledge and technology transfer. Extensive links to design and research tools and institutions, materials selection guides, seminars, case studies and products. Links to related sites. From Advanced Geotech Systems.
http://www.landfilldesign.com/

Geosyn Listserve - Discussion forum for professionals in the geotechnical engineering, fabrication, installation and manufacturing industries. Experts and company directories.
http://www.geosyn.org/

Geosindex - Compilation of geosynthetic materials test values provided to assist engineers, designers, specifiers, regulators and others with the design and specification of geosynthetic materials of all types, formatted for ASTM, CEN and ISO standards. Extensive list of links to companies, associations and institutions.
http://www.geosindex.com/

Soil Net - Educational portal and information resource for K 1-4 teachers developed by the National Soil Resources Institute (NSRI), which is a centre for research and development, consultancy and training in soils and their interaction with the atmosphere, land use, geology and water resources.
http://www.soil-net.com/

Guide for the Use of Geotextiles - Handbook for the use of woven and nonwoven geotextiles, originally published in 1991 by the US Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service. [PDF]
http://www.info.usda.gov/CED/ftp/CED/dn24.pdf

NorGeoSpec - Joint project of Skandinavian governments and industries, resulting in a common Nordic system for specification and control of geotextiles. Application profiles and list of certified manufacturers on PDF files.
http://www.norgeospec.org/

Geosynthetics World - Blog about the use of geosynthetics for construction, landscaping, drainage and erosion control, soil reinforcement and consolidation, and industrial intermediaries. Information about geogrids, geocomposites, drainage composites, erosion mats and spacers for plastic industry.
http://www.geosyntheticsworld.com/

GeotechLinks - Free Internet directory for geotechnical engineers. Links to books, theses, manuals, reports and papers.
http://www.geotechlinks.com/

InfoGEOS - Informational resource and knowledge exchange network for the Canadian geotechnical industry. Directories for manufacturers, distributors and products. Standards, specifications, technical guides and documentation. Library of publications. Links to related sites. English and French.
http://www.infogeos.com/portal.php?setlang=1

Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control, Inc - USA. Organization specialised in the certification and identification of qualified professionals for educational, scientific, and service activities with public and private agencies in the erosion and sediment, and the storm water quality field.
http://www.cpesc.org/

Geosynthetics - Weblog for information on the design and installlation of geosynthetics in building, construction and waste disposal applications.
http://geosynthetic.blogspot.com/

An Introduction to Geosynthetics - Short descriptions of the construction, applications and test methods for woven and nonwoven geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, geonets and related products. From GEOfabrics, Ltd. [PDF]
http://www.geofabrics.com/docs/Geosynthetics%20guide.pdf