Up until midway through the 20th century, roadway designers, site managers and installers had few options available for soil stabilization. Now, less than a century later, site planners have access to a wide range of technology to assist with multiple tools with soil stability, load support, drainage, soil separation and more.
A wide variety of geosynthetic products have
proven valuable in producing traffic bearing surfaces that last longer, are
less expensive to build, and are easier to maintain. Those who participate in this session can
expect to be brought up to date on the latest innovations in this rapidly
growing industry.
Speaker: Peter Hanrahan
Peter Hanrahan is a Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control, and has more than 43 years of industry experience. In addition to presentations in Taiwan, Canada and
the Dominican Republic, Peter has also presented at the national level for many
organizations, including the International Erosion Control Association, Land
Improvement Contractors of America, the Geotechnical Fabrics Institute, the
National Working Waterfront Network, and the American Water Works Association.
His articles have been published in many magazines, including
Erosion Control, Land & Water, Geosynthetics, and Landscape Architect &
Specifier News.
He has also assisted with the development of erosion control
standards with the Illinois Tollway Authority, and the State Departments of
Transportation in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois.
Peter has also assisted with the updating and development of erosion control handbooks for the State of Rhode Island, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, and the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions.