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Dedicated to the scientific and engineering development of geotextiles,
geomembranes, related products, and associated technologies
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WHAT IS IGS-THAILAND?

 A nonprofit organization in Thailand which is a chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society that is committed to collect, evaluate and disseminate information on all matters relevant to geosynthetics.

The society was formed by a group of geotechnical engineers and textile specialists who are involved in the design, manufacturing, sale, use or testing of geotextiles, geomembranes, related products and/or associated technologies, or who teach or conduct research about such products.
 

WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IGS?
First, to contribute to the development of our profession. Becoming a member of the International Geosynthetics Society:
  • Helps support the aims of the IGS, especially the development of geotextiles; geomembranes, related products, and associated technologies;
  • Contributes to the advancement of the art and science of geotextiles, geomembranes; related products, and technologies, as well as their applications;
  • Provides a forum for designers, manufacturers, and users, where new ideas can be exchanged and contacts improved.

Second, to enjoy the benefits. The following benefits are available now to all IGS members:

  • A directory of members, the IGS DIRECTORY, published every year, with addresses, telephone, telex and fax numbers;
  • Newsletter, IGS NEWS, published three times a year;
  • Reduced purchase price on all documents published by the IGS;
  • Reduced registration fee and preferential treatment at all conferences organized under the auspices of the IGS;
  • Reduced subscription fee for the peer-reviewed journals "Geotextiles and Geomembranes" and "Geosynthetics International";
  • A central system for ordering selected publications;
  • Possibility of being granted an IGS award.

                        


 

 

last update: 25.10.2006
International Geosynthetics SocietyŠ
Asian Center for Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics (ACSIG),
School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology,
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tel: (66 2) 524 5523 ˇ Fax: (66 2) 524 5509ˇ Email:
igs-thailand@ait.ac.th