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SUMMARY:'Engineering of roads & airfields for military victory with bituminous geomembranes' by Eugene Gallagher & William Craig
DESCRIPTION:An in-person event only. No need to sign up\, just come along – all are welcome. \nThe presentation will explore the history of bituminous geomembranes from its origins in the 1930s and subsequent development during World War II for the rapid construction of military roads and runways right up to the current day.  \nThese materials were manufactured in large quantities in support of the Allied air and land forces and were to play a significant role in battles of the Burma campaign and in the immediate aftermath of the Normandy landings. In Asia they were used to create airfields and all-weather roads\, keeping supply lines open and enabling fast movement of troops\, particularly during the monsoon season. In northern France and Belgium in 1944/45 they allowed rapid surfacing of temporary or expedient airfields by sealing the ground and maintaining the existing soil’s bearing capacity\, thereby enabling close tactical air support to be maintained with rapidly advancing ground forces.\n \nAbout the Speakers\nEugene Gallagher is an associate geotechnical engineer with Coffey Geotechnics based in Manchester\, where he acts as a focus for geosynthetics and containment engineering and consults internationally.  \nWilliam Craig is now a visiting academic\, formerly Reader in geotechnical engineering\, at Manchester University and past chair of the British Geotechnical Society.  \nBill and Eugene will discuss the historical aspects of the development and deployment of bituminous geomembranes based on their research into its wartime use.
URL:https://www.newcomen.com/activity/engineering-of-roads-airfields-for-military-victory-with-bituminous-geomembranes-by-eugene-gallagher-william-craig/
LOCATION:MANCHESTER International Anthony Burgess Foundation\, Engine House\, Chorlton Mill\, 3 Cambridge Street\,\, Manchester\, M1 5BY
CATEGORIES:UK - North Western Branch
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