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The mission of NAGS is to provide leadership in advancing the education and research of geosynthetics, in strong cooperation with IGS, via the following ways:

  • Organization of and participation in technical conferences, seminars and workshops.
  • Development and dissemination of tools for geosynthetics education.
  • Recognition of technical contributions and innovations regarding geosynthetics.
  • Stimulation of geosynthetics research and their applications through the NAGS Awards of Excellence Program.


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GeoFrontiers 2011


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During the week of 26 July 2010 Dr. Barry Christopher, a past president of the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) and private geotechnical consultant, and David Suits, NAGS Executive Director, presented two one-and-a-half-day short courses on "Geosynthetics in Reinforcement Applications." These sessions were presented through the Cornell University Local Roads Technical Assistance Program (LTAP).

The first session was presented in Mount Morris, New York (about 30 minutes south of Rochester) and the second in Oneonta, New York (about one hour south of Albany). Participants received instruction in geosynthetic-reinforced embankments, slopes and walls.

The sessions included a brief historical background followed by basic design principles and methods, material properties, project acceptance of materials, and construction protocols. Attendees represented local town and city highway departments, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), and private consultants.
 
Geosynthetics:
Geotextile (GT)
Geogrid (GG)
Geomembrane (GM)
Geonet (GN)		 Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL)
Geocomposite (GC)
Geo-Others
Executive Director and Managing Director: Dave Suits
North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS)
P.O. Box 12063 ~ Albany, NY 12212-2063 ~ USA
Telephone/Fax 518-869-2917

President:
Dave Elton, Auburn University

President Elect:
Dean Sandri, Anchor Wall Systems

Treasurer:
Bob Mackey, S2L Incorporated

 Vice Presidents:
Sam Allen, TRI Environmental
Boyd Ramsey, GSE Lining Technology
Jay McKelvey, Earth Engineering Incorporated
Corey Bobba, FHWA
Mark Myers, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Marolo Alfaro, University of Manitoba
Jorge Zornberg, University of Texas at Austin