Welcome to the IGS Digital Library
Welcome to the IGS Digital Library – the hub for anyone who wants to learn more about geosynthetics, their applications and related technology. Here you can find all official materials published by the IGS, available in several languages. We are also building up our content of non-IGS materials, to offer you a uniquely comprehensive resource.
Conference Proceedings
We offer access to thousands of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented at conferences dating back to 1977. You can search by year, author and keyword.
Recent Conference Proceedings
Educational Materials
Here you will find guidance, dissertations, case studies, and training materials.
Recent Educational Materials
- General
IGS Guide To The Specifications Of Geosynthetics 2018, updated in 2019 – v20191105
- IGS
This is the Greek Translation of “Preparing the Ground for a Brighter Future” which is based upon IGS Vice President Dr Nathalie Touze’s‚ Giroud
- Leaflets
The Greek translation of the leaflet ‘Geosynthetics in Walls’.
- Leaflets
The Greek translation of the leaflet ‘Geosynthetics in Unpaved Roads’.
- Leaflets
The Greek translation of the leaflet ‘Geosynthetics in Slopes over Stable Foundations’.
- Leaflets
The Greek translation of the leaflet ‘Geosynthetics in Seismic Applications’.
Society Documents
Find out about IGS policies and practices from ethics, member benefits and chapter formation through to finance, events and communication.
Recent Society Documents
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our events. We believe that diversity enriches
The IGS Handbook is a dynamic document that continues to grow and evolve. Initiated by founding Secretary Guy Masenaux and the then Vice President
The IGS celebrates an incredible four decades advancing, developing and championing geosynthetics around the world. Download the IGS 40th anniversary logo files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zgr0rqdjg185bp3/AABudMsg2o2Nqbb43XR8LluJa?dl=0
A well run ETE program requires a coordinated effort among the IGS, the IGS Regional Activities Committee (RAC), and the IGS Chapter hosting the
This document explains the minimum requirements for the content of an IGS Educate the Educators event.
The IGS Handbook is a dynamic document that continues to grow and evolve. Initiated by founding Secretary Guy Masenaux and the then Vice President
Photos
Recent Photo Albums
We offer access to photographs that bring the richness and variety of geosynthetics and their applications to life. We are further developing this resource, to allow images and related information to be suitably referenced and used to help spread the word about this impactful technology.
IGS 2018 YOUNG MEMBERS PHOTO CONTEST
IGS 2014 PHOTO CONTEST
IGS 2010 PHOTO CONTEST
Videos
Watch our purpose-made University Online Lecture series, interviews, webinar recordings and more.
Recent Videos
10 Minutes With … Dr. Beth Gross
Dr. Beth Gross, PE, D.GE, shares insight from her distinguished career in geotechnical engineering, beginning from her early days working for some of the
IGS 10 Minutes With … Daniel Zuniga
IGS Young Member and Chile-based engineer Daniel Zuniga discusses the importance of engineers of diverse experiences and years of experience working together.
IGS Young Members GeoJeopardy Event
During the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) conference GeoAmericas 2024 in Toronto, IGS Young Members competed in the first IGS GeoJeopardy engineering trivia event. Here,
Geosynthetics for Sustainable Development – Greek Translation (ΓΕΩΣΥΝΘΕΤΙΚΗ ΓΙΑ ΒΙΩΣΙΜΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗ)
Geosynthetics have the ability to contribute to sustainable development in a broad variety of civil and environmental applications. In this video the International Geosynthetics
Journals
Access copies of Geosynthetics International from 1994 onwards and Geotextiles and Geomembranes from 1984 to the present day, submit contributions and subscribe.