Bruce Lacina and Wilson Harvie, both of leading geosynthetics provider TenCate Geosynthetics, will present “Geosynthetics Overview of Applications and a New Material: GeoDetect” on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. in Harbert H111. They will speak on applications of geosynthetics in civil engineering, as well as an overview of the material GeoDetect. TenCate develops and produces synthetic fabrics, non-wovens and grids for infrastructure and civil engineering in North America, Europe and Asia.

Harvie, who has more than 20 years of experience in the construction products industry, is director of global business development for TenCate Geosynthetics’ new product, TenCate GeoDetect, the first sensor-enabled geotextile on the market.

Lacina has worked with TenCate Geosynthetics for 12 years, the last 10 as senior engineer for technical services. He is a registered professional engineer in Georgia and Virginia and has been involved with research and development, testing and application of geosynthetics, erosion and sediment control materials.