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…
Robert Brushaber has been with Texas Research Institute Austin, Inc. (TRI Austin) since 2003 and has been a strong leader in our Engineering Division. Robert has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He is experienced in metallic and composite product engineering, various composite manufacturing methods, finite element analysis and…
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…
Seawater is an extremely persistent, surprisingly corrosive force that causes a multitude of complex problems when it comes to use and maintenance of maritime vessels. Any equipment that is exposed to seawater on a regular basis is especially vulnerable and must be rigorously maintained if it is to function reliably. At the same time, any…
When considering catastrophic failures in structures, one often imagines the worst-case scenario, in which a large force can cause an immediate destruction. However, events of these types are rare in nature. More often, a structure succumbs to fatigue failure long before any major destructive event can befall it. This fatigue can be an insidious threat…