Programme
Opening Session
- 9:00
Welcome
Ir H. A. Jas, Tensar International Ltd
- 9:15
Opening address
Professor J. B. Burland, Imperial College London
The Birth and Coming of Age of Geogrids
Chaired by Professor J. Burland, Imperial College, London
- 9:35
A review of the nature, properties and uses of geogrids
Professor R. M. Koerner, Geosynthetic Institute
- 10:00
25 years of using geogrids
Mr C. G. Jenner, Tensar International
10:25
Morning refreshments and networking
Geogrids in Unpaved Roads and Hardstandings
Chaired by Dr. B. Das, California State University
- 10:45
An assessment of geogrid use in trafficked areas
Dr J. P. Giroud,
JP Giroud Inc.
- 11:15
Pavement trafficking testing
Mr G. R. A. Watts,
Transport Research Laboratory
- 11:30
Research on the behaviour of geogrids in stabilisation applications
Professor E.Tutumluer, University of Illinois
- 11:45
What are the challenges for the future?
Dr J. P. Giroud, JP Giroud Inc
12:00
Lunch: poster and exhibition display
Geogrids in Permanent Roads and Railways
Chaired by Professor C.Clayton, University of Southampton
- 13:30
An assessment of geogrid use in railways and asphalt applications
Professor S. F. Brown, University of Nottingham
- 13:55
Rail trafficking testing
Dr N. H. Thom, University of Nottingham
- 14:10
Research on geogrids in asphalt pavements
Dr. i
- r A. H. de Bondt,
Ooms Avenhorn Groep bv
- 14:25
Developments in geogrid reinforced pavement design
Mr N. Reck,
Tensar International Corporation
- 14:40
What are the challenges for the future?
Professor S. F. Brown, University of Notthingham
14:55
Afternoon refreshments and networking
Geogrids in Walls and Steep Slopes
Chaired by Professor B. Clarke, University of Leeds
- 15:15
An assessment of geogrid use in earth retaining structures
Professor A. McGown, University of Strathclyde
- 15:40
Geogrids in reinforced soil walls and slopes
Mr S. F. Corbet,
Faber Maunsell
- 15.55
Recent research into the actual behaviour of geogrids in reinforced soil
Dr F. Bussert, Tensar International Ltd
- 16:10
What are the challenges for the future?
Professor A. McGown, University of Strathclyde
Identifying the Direction of Future Research
Chaired by Professor M. Bolton, Cambridge University
- 16:30
The continuing role of EPSRC and Funding Agencies
Mr J. Armitt, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- 16.40
Range and properties of polymeric materials
Professor I. Ward, University of Leeds
- 16:50
Discussion on research needs
Professor C. J. F. P. Jones,
University of Newcastle and an invited discussion panel
- 17:20
An overview of the symposium
Mr C. G. Jenner,
Tensar International Ltd
- 17:30 Close
