À propos de la Division Géosynthétique
The Geosynthetics Division supports industrial, technical and, research efforts advancing the use of geosynthetics by Canadian geotechnical professionals. It contributes to the organization of short courses and sessions related to Geosynthetics during the annual Canadian geotechnical conference. The Division monitors, stimulates and promotes national and international activities leading to the technical competence and excellence of the Canadian geotechnical professionals.
Comité exécutif
Le Comité exécutif de la Division de la géosynthétique est composé des membres suivants:
Président
Fady B. Abdelaal
Vice-président
Eric Blond
Vice-président
Prabeen Joshi
Arcadis Construction Services
Vice-président
Sam Bhat
Titan
Ancien président
René Laprade
Solmax
Geosynthetics Award
For an outstanding contribution associated with the application of geosynthetics in civil, geotechnical or geoenvironmental engineering. The contribution can be theoretical, practical or a case study, and can be in the form of:
i) a publication in the Canadian Geotechnical Journal, official journal of the International Geosynthetics Society; or another peer-reviewed technical journal,
ii) a book or chapter of a book, or
iii) a keynote or invited lecture published in the proceedings of a learned society conference.
Awarded biannually, typically even-numbered years. Please send your nominations directly to the Division Chair.
Most Recent Awardees:
2022: Mohamed A. Meguid
2020: Colin Alston
2018: (not awarded)
2016: MH El Naggar
2014: (not awarded)
2012: J Fannin