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Liquid limit based assessment of geosynthetic clay liners subject to hydration and hydraulic conductivity testings
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114418300220

The Significance of Asperity Height and Asperity Density in Real-World Applications
https://agruamerica.com/asperity-height-vs-asperity-density/

Radiation dose and antioxidant depletion in a HDPE geomembrane
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114418300165

Design of a Geomembrane-Laminated Geosynthetic Clay Liner on the Slopes of a Mine Tails Dam
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10230-018-0538-9

Centrifuge modelling of the behaviour of geosynthetic-reinforced soils above voids
https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/274675

TenCate Subgrade Stabilization Case Studies
https://www.tencategeo.us/en-us/resources/Case-studies

Construction of the Largest Reinforced Soil Wall using StrataGrid™ and StrataBlock™
http://www.strataindia.com/construction-of-the-largest-reinforced-soil-wall-using-StrataGrid-and-StrataBlock.html

Honours Lectures – Robert Koerner and Kent von Maubeuge
https://geomeast.org/En/80/Details.aspx

Mike Sadlier Speaking at Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition 13-15th June 2018
http://iaice.com.au/

Geosynthetics on Show at Rail Engineers Exhibition (ABG Geosynthetics – Stand C67)
https://www.railengineer.uk/exhibitors-a-c/

Geosynthetic Materials Assoc. Seeking Candidates for IFAI Board of Directors
https://specialtyfabricsreview.com/2018/04/05/call-for-candidates-ifai-board-of-directors/

Geosynthetic Remediation of Irrigation Channels
http://www.riverineherald.com.au/2018/04/04/13078/making-a-valuable-water-connection

Modeling two-dimensional rubble mound breakwater using dolos at armor layer and geotube at the core layer
https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2017-0-45022-3&isbn=9781351652858&format=googlePreviewPdf#page=194

NZ Geomembrane Containment Business (www.isdamlining.co.nz) Seeking Project Manager/Engineer
https://www.trademe.co.nz/jobs/engineering/water-waste/listing-1593612805.htm

Performance of multi-axial geogrid stabilized flexible pavements
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgrim.17.00032

Study on seismic performance of BFRP geogrid reinforced rubble wall
https://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/1.5029728

Geotextile Tubes in Monaco
http://trasomar.mc/en/tubes-geotextiles/

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• GNA now has +30,000 views per month
• Articles published on GNA get thousands of views and are distributed widely through 3rd Party Affiliates
• GNA is now the most read source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics Worldwide
• Since GNA is published up to 12 times per month, no other source of Geosynthetic Industry News comes close to being as current and up-to-date
• In 2017 we have increased readership by 10,000+ though India, Africa and Asia
• Special Advertising Packages Available for Geosynthetic Manufacturers, Installers, and Service Providers.

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

🔔 Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au

Among GNA’s objectives are:

• To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
• To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
• To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users and installers.

🔔 GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs 🔬 Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
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GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.

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Geomembrane Design Considerations Presentation (Free to GNA Readers)
http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/geosynthetic-liner-design-issues/at_multi_download/relatedFiles?name=Geomembrane%20Design%20Considerations%20presentation%20slides.pdf

New Webinar on  Geosynthetic Liner Design Issues (Free to GNA Readers)
Participate to gain an understanding of the principles of geosynthetic liner design for liquid containment structures.
http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/geosynthetic-liner-design-issues/?searchterm=Geosynthetic

Controlling Uplifting Gas Bubbles in Exposed Geomembrane-Lined Ponds—Part 3
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2018/04/01/controlling-uplifting-gas-bubbles-in-exposed-geomembrane-lined-ponds-part-3/

How Geosynthetics work in Construction on Soft Soils?
http://globalsynthetics.com.au/geosynthetics-work-construction-soft-soils/

Seepage through Municipal Landfill Clay Liners After Cyclic Drying and Rewetting
http://yadda.icm.edu.pl/yadda/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-0cae6cb6-652e-49d7-bf0b-47442dd0137e

Field Evaluation of Geogrid Reinforced Asphalt Overlays using Strain Measurements (Restricted Access)
Supervised by: Jorge G. Zornberg
https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/bitstream/handle/2152/64109/PHILLIPS-THESIS-2017.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Surfs Up – Solmax White HDPE Used for Artificial Surf Lagoon [NEW]
https://www.solmax.com/en/technical-library/projects-references/wavegarden-surf-lagoon

Innovative use of Anchoring Systems and Geosynthetics for Temporary Works Applications [PDF]
https://www.cirtex.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/AGS-Symposium-2017-T-McWilliam-L-Paramaguru_Final-Submission.pdf

Novel 3D Animation Showing Anchoring Systems and Geosynthetics for Slope Stability [NEW]
https://www.cirtex.com.au/2018/03/temporary-works-slope-stability-or-retaining-wall-solution/

New Patent for Floating Cover for Wastewater with Integrated Mixer [NEW]
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20180065876.pdf

Structural Integrity of the Floating Cover Threated by Concrete Debris – May Cause the Cover to Tear [NEW]
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13481432-74/state-cites-pwsa-for-failing-to-protect-water-source-not-having-permit

ASTM Update  Test Method for Tensile Properties of Bituminous Geomembranes (BGMs) ASTM D7275 – 07(2018) [NEW]
https://www.astm.org/Standards/D7275.htm

Geomembrane Presentation by Ron Frobel (Declassified) [NEW]
https://www.denvergov.org/content/dam/denvergov/Portals/771/documents/EQ/EULD/LinerPreso.pdf

Industry Presentation on Leachate management of Landfill Leachates (April 5, 2018) [NEW]
http://landandgroundwater.com/event/launceston-landfill-leachate-management

Strengths and Weaknesses of Elvaloy® PVC Geomembranes by T.D. Stark [NEW]
https://www.environmental-expert.com/articles/ept-new-report-solves-geomembrane-naming-puzzle-731394/full-article

EIA Geomembranes White Paper [NEW]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/Bkko4Zbp4kIFr5H

Fight Brews Over Werribee Landfill Expansion [NEW]
https://www.insidewaste.com.au/general/news/1053317/fight-brews-werribee-landfill-expansion

SKAPS Industries Seeks to Extend Geotextile Production Authority in Georgia Free Trade Zone (FTZ) [NEW]
https://www.americanshipper.com/main/pressrelease/skaps-industries-seeks-to-extend-production-authority-in-georgia-ftz-1119.aspx

Moranbah Upgraded $7 million Landfill Cell Opens
http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2018/3/28/moranbah-upgraded-7-million-waste-plant-opens

Stratec – Geosynthetics for Earth Engineering (New Brochure) [NEW]
http://www.stratec-geo.com/images/Stratec-E-Brochure.pdf

Tensar Executives Lobby Whitehouse for Federal & State Efforts for Increased Geosynthetic Usage 
Scott Edgecombe (Tensar’s EVP and GM for Grid, Western Hemisphere) and Doug Brown (Tensar’s National Accounts Manager) participated in related infrastructure lobbying sessions with U.S. transportation policy leaders at the White House
http://www.tensarcorp.com/Blog/2018/March/AGC-Convention-Recap

Interface Shear Behaviour Between Recycled Concrete Aggregate and Geogrids for Pavement Applications
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10298436.2018.1453609?journalCode=gpav20

Multi-Layered Low Strength Geogrid Reinforced Piled Embankment [Accepted Manuscript] [Editor Access Link]
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/pdf/10.1680/jgere.18.00001

Geotubes Used to Clean Up Contaminated Superfund Site in US
https://sevenson.com/project/horseshoe-road-superfund-site/

Geotube Seawall on Nantucket Beach Standing Up to Heavy Seas
https://www.facebook.com/savenantucketbeaches/photos/a.359168684158945.83350.359162754159538/1641503325925468/?type=1&theater

Rail Corridor Slope Repair with Geosynthetics [Case Study]
https://www.geofabrics.co/news/redbank-station-slope-repair

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• GNA now has +30,000 views per month
• Articles published on GNA get thousands of views and are distributed widely through 3rd Party Affiliates
• GNA is now the most read source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics Worldwide
• Since GNA is published up to 12 times per month, no other source of Geosynthetic Industry News comes close to being as current and up-to-date
• In 2017 we have increased readership by 10,000+ though India, Africa and Asia
• Special Advertising Packages Available for Geosynthetic Manufacturers, Installers, and Service Providers.

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

🔔 Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au

Among GNA’s objectives are:

• To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
• To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
• To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users and installers.

🔔 GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs 🔬 Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/

GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.

Any news requests should be sent to john@excelplas.com
To subscribe, visit https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology – Current, On-topic and in Real Time !

FLI Group Rescues Rival Company in Administration (Breaking News)
The FLI Group (Geosynthetic Linings) was founded by its current executive chairman Michael Flynn 10 years ago in Ireland.
http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2018/03/21/rival-rescues-hydrock-remediation-arm-in-administration/

New Book – The Use of Geosynthetic Materials in the Design of Tailing Dams (NEW)
https://www.langer-blomqvist.de/the-use-of-geosynthetic-materials-in-the-design-of-tailing-dam-golomeov-blagoj-kostadinov-ljubisa-9786138390466.html

ASTM Publishes New Standard Guide for Site Preparation, Layout, Installation, and Hydration of Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (NEW)
https://www.astm.org/Standards/D8173.htm

Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCM) (NEW)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0950061818302095

Assessment of Equivalent Thickness Design Principles for Geosynthetic Reinforced Pavements by Way of Accelerated Testing (NEW)
https://trid.trb.org/view/1494932

New Advances in Needling Technology for Geotextile Production (NEW)
http://www.innovationintextiles.com/agriculture-horticulture-forestry/new-approaches-in-needling-technology/

Global Synthetics Seeking Business Development State Manager for SA (NEW)
https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/state-manager-south-australia-sales-business-development-at-global-synthetics-pty-ltd-638613701

Teflon-Treated Geotextiles for Modifying Friction Angles  (NEW)
http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2053-1591/aab934/meta

Fibre Reinforced Lightweight Composite Reinforced with Geogrid for Wall Panels (NEW)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785317331334

County Sues for HDPE Liner with Defects (NEW)
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/06/lycoming_county_sues_dillsburg.html

Case History of a 22-year Old HDPE Geomembrane Liner at a Domestic Waste Landfill (PDF)
https://atlanticliningcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/11th-ICG-Korea-ALCO-CCIA-NJ-liner-paper-B.pdf

Case History of a 25-year Old CSPE-R Geomembrane Cover on a Potable Water Reservoir (PDF)
https://atlanticliningcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Exposed-CSPE-Koerner-Rafter-Geo2015.pdf

Creep Behavior of Geosynthetics by Temperature Accelerated Testing (PDF)
http://engstroy.spbstu.ru/index_2017_08/22.pdf

Influence of Geosynthetic-interlayers on the Performance of Asphalt Overlays on Pre-cracked Pavements (PDF)
http://raiith.iith.ac.in/3054/1/GG3068%20Manuscript%20Reflective%20Cracking%20R2%20Final.pdf

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• GNA now has +30,000 views per month
• Articles published on GNA get thousands of views and are distributed widely through 3rd Party Affiliates
• GNA is now the most read source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics Worldwide
• Since GNA is published up to 12 times per month, no other source of Geosynthetic Industry News comes close to being as current and up-to-date
• In 2017 we have increased readership by 10,000+ though India, Africa and Asia
• Special Advertising Packages Available for Geosynthetic Manufacturers, Installers, and Service Providers.

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

🔔 Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au

Among GNA’s objectives are:

• To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
• To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
• To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users and installers.

🔔 GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs 🔬 Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/

GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.

Any news requests should be sent to john@excelplas.com
To subscribe, visit https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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Babcock Power Acquits through a new subsidiary, Geo-Synthetics Systems LLC, of substantially all of the assets of Geo-Synthetics, LLC
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180314006187/en/Cronus-Partners-Announces-Acquisition-Environmental-Services-Company

Free Classes in Geosynthetics
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-geosynthetic-tubes-for-dewatering-webinar-january-31-tickets-41844967424

Layfield Presents its Geosynthetics for Soil Reinforcement
https://www.layfieldgroup.com/Geosynthetics/Geosynthetics-for-Soil-Reinforcement.aspx

Numerical Simulation of the Response of Geosynthetic Encased Stone Columns Under Oil Storage Tank (NEW)
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40891-017-0122-6

Geosynthetic EPS GeoFoam Conference (NEW)
http://geofoam2018.org/en/

The Role of Innovative Geosynthetic Composites in Remediation of Contaminated Sites (THRACE Nonwovens & Geosynthetics S.A) (NEW)
https://www.norgeospec.org/acms/data/uploads/dateien/news/sintef_technical-seminar_2018.pdf

Geosynthetics in Infrastructure Projects with Focus on Reinforced Bridge Abutments and EPS Geofoam (NEW)
https://www.norgeospec.org/acms/data/uploads/dateien/news/sintef_technical-seminar_2018.pdf

Monotonic and cyclic shear behavior of geomembrane-sand interface (NEW)
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.18.00017

Culvert Rehabilitation with Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (NEW)
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2018/presentations/80/

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hybrid Geosynthetic Reinforcement System to Mitigate Swelling Distresses on Flexible Pavement Due to Expansive Subgrades (NEW)
http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/1367/

Design and Consolidation Analysis of Geotextile Tubes for Dewatering Project in Korea (NEW)
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.18.00015

Awaba Landfill Expansion Approved (NEW)
https://www.lakemac.com.au/page.aspx?&pid=1775&vid=24

Seismic Analysis of Landfill Considering the Effect of GM-GCL Interface Within Liner (NEW)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0267726117309478

Geosynthetic-Reinforced Cushioned Piles with Controlled Rocking for Seismic Safeguarding (NEW)
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.18.00018

Direct Shear Testing of GCLs at Elevated Temperature and in a Non-Standard Solution (NEW)
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.18.00014

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• GNA now has +30,000 views per month
• Articles published on GNA get thousands of views and are distributed widely through 3rd Party Affiliates
• GNA is now the most read source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics Worldwide
• Since GNA is published up to 12 times per month, no other source of Geosynthetic Industry News comes close to being as current and up-to-date
• In 2017 we have increased readership by 10,000+ though India, Africa and Asia
• Special Advertising Packages Available for Geosynthetic Manufacturers, Installers, and Service Providers.

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

🔔 Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au

Among GNA’s objectives are:

• To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
• To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
• To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users and installers.

🔔 GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs 🔬 Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/

GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.

Any news requests should be sent to john@excelplas.com
To subscribe, visit https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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GNI™ (Geosynthetic News India™)
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