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The role of geosynthetics in the new New Orleans levees

Resource Type
News Articles (Industry Outlets)
Reference Title
The role of geosynthetics in the new New Orleans levees
Author/Presenter
Bergeron, Angelle
Organization/Agency
Industrial Fabrics Association International
Publisher Name
Industrial Fabrics Association International
Year
2011
Date
10-11/2011
Journal Title
Geotechnical Fabrics Report
Geosynthetics
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
5
Abstract/Additional Information

Geosynthetic materials are playing a critical role in providing New Orleans with its best flood protection ever. Post-Katrina forensic analysis by the Interagency Performance Evaluation Task Force (IPET) informed updated design standards.