IGS releases comprehensive geosynthetics handbook for practitioners
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has published its first Geosynthetics Handbook, a practical new reference designed to help engineers, educators and students better understand how and when to use geosynthetics in civil and environmental projects.
Edited by industry expert Dr. George R. Koerner, the handbook brings together fundamentals, case studies and graphics covering key applications including erosion and sediment control, subsurface drainage, reinforced soil systems, seepage control and environmental protection. Contributors include well-known researchers Drs. Kerry Rowe, Barry Christopher, Eli Cuelho, and others.
“Geosynthetics have proven to be among the most versatile and cost-effective construction materials on the face of this earth,” said Koerner in a press release. “This handbook introduces geosynthetics from the perspective of practice rather than design, helping those who construct with geosynthetics make informed decisions.”
IGS President Samuel Allen said the publication fills a critical gap in the industry by translating technical knowledge into practical guidance. “Our handbook plugs the gap in ensuring the utility of geosynthetics is understood at ground level,” he said. “It’s a must-have addition to any practitioner’s toolkit.”
The IGS Geosynthetics Handbook is available in print for $150 for IGS members and $200 for nonmembers. It will be regularly updated as a “living document” to reflect new research and field developments.
The handbook adds to IGS’s growing suite of educational resources, including the IGS Environmental Sustainability Calculator and upcoming professional development courses.
