TRI’s unique, independent in-plant geosynthetic sampling services are widely recognized throughout the worldwide materials procurement industry. Still, we often encounter questions regarding in-plant sampling procedures, the true independence or non-independence of part-time sampling procedures, and general policies regarding materials access, and safety. These procedures are unique to each geosynthetic manufacturing plant and TRI’s in-plant sample…
2018 saw the full implementation of new accounting and laboratory information management systems (LIMS). These efforts streamlined sample tracking and customer response times while providing us real-time information regarding project and laboratory status. These efforts will continue in 2019 as newer features of our LIMS system are evaluated and implemented to automate and streamline in-house…
TRI is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Kuhn, Ph.D., P.E. has been promoted to Executive Director of TRI Environmental, Inc. In this role, Jeffrey will lead all Austin-based staff and resources to continue TRI’s robust growth and assure technical and customer service excellence. Jeffrey continues to provide technical leadership to TRI’s geotechnical, interface friction, and…
2018 saw the full implementation of new accounting and laboratory information management systems (LIMS). These efforts streamlined sample tracking and customer response times while providing us real-time information regarding project and laboratory status. These efforts will continue in 2019 as newer features of our LIMS system are evaluated and implemented to automate and streamline in-house…
Segmental Concrete Block Units and Pullout TRI’s geosynthetic-interaction laboratory experienced an exceptional year in 2018. The potential of our large-scale, high-capacity load frame capable of applying normal and shear forces of up to 440 kN (100,000 lbf) aided us in the evaluation of mechanical and friction connections of geosynthetics to large block systems. Operating in…
In July of 2018, TRI was very pleased to announce the establishment of TRI Africa Environmental Services Pty. Ltd. (TRI Africa) headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. This TRI company joins our global independent third-party geosynthetics/geotechnical testing and research centers with operating service centers in the United States, Brazil, China, Australia and India. TRI has successfully…
This past week, TRI held its Annual TRI Employee Meeting which consisted of ice cream, trivia, a raffle, and IPad minis. This fun-filled hour was presented by the leaders of each department, located in Austin, along with our CEO Scott Strehli. This annual tradition has been around for many years and was originally created by…
TRI Education: Slope Stability & Interface Friction Short Course, May 7 – 8 TRI Environmental hosts high-level engineering education events with immediately implementable solutions. On May 7 & 8, the company will offer a two-day course on “Slope Stability of Containment Systems: Understanding Issues Related to Design and Interface Friction Testing.” Location: TRI Environmental’s international…
LINER INTEGRITY SURVEYS/ASSESSMENTS (LISA) Tuesday, 15 May 2018 CONSTRUCTION QA/QC for GEOSYNTHETIC INSTALLATIONS and COMPACTED CLAY LINER & GCL INSTALLATION Wednesday, Thursday, 16 & 17 May 2018 GEOSYNTHETIC INSTITUTE (GSI) – CQA INSPECTORS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM – CQA CERTIFICATION EXAM Friday, 18 May 2018 CQA FOR GEOSYNTHETIC INSTALLATIONS Short Course Outline • History and Principles of…
LISA TRAINING, DAYS 1 & 2 A Liner Integrity Survey (Electrical Leak Location) is a state-of-the-art, nondestructive method of locating leaks in installed geomembranes. LIS equipment, rooted in geophysical measurement techniques, tests exposed and soil or water-covered geomembranes. TRI’s training course disseminates the theoretical and hands-on knowledge required to perform and control the quality of…