1. Seminar
Basal Reinforced Embankments
International Guest Speaker
Chris Lawson
Sponsors:
Chris
Lawson
Seminar
Basal Reinforced
Embankments
Chris Lawson, Managing Director of
TenCate Geosynthetics Asia-Pacific
based in Hong Kong, has worked in
the field of geosynthetics for 30 years
covering Australia, Europe, North
America and Asia. Chris has been in-
volved in developing the geosynthetics
Standards and Codes of Practice, and
is author of over 50 technical papers
on the subject of geosynthetics.
During May/June 2013, Chris will be
touring Australia and New Zealand
presenting along with local Engineers
at 1-day seminars hosted by ACIGS.
Topics include:
 Reinforced soil utilising geosyn-
thetics
 Geosynthetics for reinforced soil
 Design approach to basal rein-
forced embankments
 Basal reinforced embankments on
soft foundations
 Basal reinforced piled embank-
ments
 Basal reinforced embankments
spanning voids
ACIGS is inviting members and non-
members to attend their local 1-day
seminar, being an excellent opportuni-
ty to meet and network with new and
long standing ACIGS peers.
The cost is $100.00AUD. As a special
offer, for non-members the registration
fee includes membership to join the
ACIGS; And for existing members the
registration fee will be considered as a
membership renewal payment.
Sponsorship opportunities available
Please send your interest to
acigss@gmail.com
AUSTRALASIAN CHAPTER
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GEOSYNT HETICS SOCIET Y
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Sydney - 28 May 124 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW
Auckland - 31 May L2, Nielsen Centre, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Auckland NZ
Brisbane - 04 June 147 Coronation Dr, Milton QLD
Adelaide - 12 June 121 King William St, Adelaide SA
Perth - 14 June L3, 1 Havelock St, West Perth WA
Time: 9am - 5pm (morning refreshments and light lunch provided)
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