Geosynthetic News Alerts (GNA)

GNA – The Most Widely Read Online Geosynthetics Publication
Time Sensitive Messaging for the Global Geosynthetics Industry

NEWSMAKERS:  * AGRU * ASTM * Concrete Protection Liners * Delhi Landfill Fire * Emerging Contaminants * ExcelPlas * GCL * GEOAMERICAS 2024 * GEOANZ#2 2024 * Geosynthetics * GNA * Heap Leach Liner * Kerry Rowe * Landfills * Melbourne Geosynthetics Conference * MSWL * PFAS * Queens University * SOLMAX

BREAKING NEWS

Huge Landfill Fire Reported (Currently Active)

Delhi Residents Choke on Fumes from Massive Landfill Fire

Indian Landfill That Was Soon to be Taller than the Taj Mahal is on Fire

INDUSTRY NEWS

Solmax Awarded Patents for Novel Heap Leach Liner
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20240125080.pdf
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP4353371A1.pdf

AGRU Trends: Long-Term Concrete Protection with Geosynthetics (S02E02)

ASTM Update Standard Practices for Electrical Methods for Locating Leaks in Geomembranes Covered With Water or Earthen Materials [ASTM D7007-24]

Pack Your Bags – Less Than a Week Until GEOAMERICAS 2024

GEOSYNTHETICS IN LANDFILLS

Simulation Water Movement Through the GCL Cover Using a Physical Model and HYDRUS-1D Software

Evaluating Bentonite Sludge Suitability for Landfills and Developing a Coefficient of Permeability Prediction Model

Landfill Leachates as a Significant Source for Emerging Pollutants of Phthalic Acid Esters: Identification, Occurrence, Characteristics, Fate, And Transport

Release Potential, Neglected Leakage and Reduction Countermeasures Of COD And Ammonia In MSWLs

Waste-to-Energy Power Plants: Multi-objective Analysis and Optimization of Landfill Heat And Methane Gas By Recirculation Of Leachate

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

Transport Parameters for PFOA and PFOS Migration Through GCL’s and Composite Liners used in Landfills

Na-CMC-Amended Clay: Effect of Mixing Method on Hydraulic Conductivity and Polymer Elution on GCLs

Innovative Application of Recycled Waste Biopolymers to Enhance the Efficiency of Traditional Compacted Clay Liners of Landfill Systems: Mitigating Leachate Impact

GEOGRIDS

Application of the Optimal Regression-based Analysis to Estimate the Deformation Of Geogrid-reinforced Soil Structures

Pre-and Post-Cyclic Behaviour of Soft Ground Improved by Geogrid-Encased Granular Columns Considering Clogging Effect

ADVERTIZING

Advertize with GNA
Looking ahead to your planning year 2024 for advertising needs, GNA would like to apprise of our readers of the substantial advertising opportunities.
We have had great success opening new doors for many companies during 2023 through digital ad placements, designated posts, whitepapers and various sponsorships. GNA offers many approaches to relaying your message to our audience of over 9000 geosynthetic professionals.
We would welcome a discussion and the chance to build a custom program that fits your needs and objectives for 2024. Our audience, including our very engaged membership, are your customers. We would be happy to schedule a call at your convenience to answer any questions.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/contact-us/

Stay Up to Date with the Latest Geosynthetic News by Signing Up for the GNA Newsletter!
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

• 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+ through 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 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 [email protected]
To subscribe, visit https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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(c) 2024 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

GNA is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to GNA you agree to receive regular GNA newsletters as well as the GNA platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of GNA and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow GNA to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  GNA provides an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each GNA newsletter.

GNA – The Most Widely Read Online Geosynthetics Publication
Time Sensitive Messaging for the Global Geosynthetics Industry

NEWSMAKERS:  * 3D Printing * 3M * ABG Geosynthetics * Acegrid™ * ArmaLynk® * eDipole™ * ELIS * EPA * ExcelPlas * GCCM * GEOAMERICAS 2024 * GEOANZ#2 2024 * Geosynthetics * Geotube® * Geotextile Sand Containers (GSC) * Global Synthetics * GNA * HUESKER * Maccaferri * Microplastics * Miragrid® * Natural Fibre Geotextiles * ParaProducts™ * PFAS * Sandex™ * SOLMAX * Swiftcrete™ * Sydney Water * Tensar * Terre-Armee * US-EPA

BREAKING NEWS

Tensar in Push for Increased Sales with Acquisition of New Talent [PDF]

GEOAMERICAS 2024 Release Daily Schedule – Now Published

Huesker Issue Corporate Statement on Microplastics

Waste Industry Reacts to PFAS Drinking Water Standards

3M Loses Bid to Move PFAS Landfill Case from Vermont Court

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

60 Minutes Run Major Story on Solmax Geotextile Sand Containers (GSC) Saving Pacific Island from Disaster

INDUSTRY NEWS

ABG Launch Sandex™ – Coastal Protection Geocomposite
Sandex™ is a geocomposite consisting of a layer of quartz sand between a nonwoven geotextile and a nonwoven composite with scrim component, needle-punched together to provide internal reinforcement.

ArmaLynk® PET HS Reinforcement, Now Certified by EPD Hub for an Environmental Product Declaration

Korean Researchers Patent New Method for Manufacturing Geogrids

Etihad Stadium, Home to Manchester City Football Club Upgraded with Solmax Miragrid® a Knitted Geogrid

Maccaferri Demonstrates ParaProducts™’ Alkaline Resilience
Unveiling the Long-Term Durability of ParaProducts in Alkaline Soils where materials such as lime or cement are added to the soil to improve its mechanical properties, inadvertently raising the soil’s pH and creating a more corrosive environment for geosynthetic products.

Maximizing Leak Detection Efficiency with ELIS GPS eDipole™ Kit Surveys of Covered Geomembranes

Manage the Life of Your Geosynthetics
At ExcelPlas we understand the real-world service-life and environmental challenges geosynthetic materials face. Our experts can help you predict, manage and improve the performance of your polymer-based geosynthetic materials or products whilst ensuring its compliance. We truly understand polymer science and through our ISO 17025 accredited facilities in Australia, we offer a range of material testing, whole product testing and technical consulting services.

Sydney Water’s Advanced Water Recycling Centre Selects High Strength Biaxial Acegrid™ for Reinforcement and Enhancing the Foundation’s Stability and Structural Integrity

Swiftcrete Launches GCCM Concrete Rolls/Mats

University of Victoria Professor Cheng Lin Awarded Alliance Grants from Government of Canada for ‘Large-Scale Cyclic Model and Field Load Tests on Geosynthetics-Reinforced Unpaved Roads after Freeze-Thaw Cycles’

NEW JOBS

Tensar Seeking Director, Global Market Management

Tensar Seeking Director of Marketing for Americas

Tensar Seeking Area Sales Engineer for Middle East
Area Civil Engineer is responsible for generation of leads and specification pipeline of Tensar applications by offering solutions to Clients, Consultant Engineer and Contractors in all Middle East (Mainly Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait & UAE)

Tensar Seeking Territory Sales Manager (NSW AUSTRALIA)

NEW RESEARCH THAT IS TRENDING >>>>

GEOGRIDS

Tensile Performance of 3D Printed Geogrids: Effect of Geometrical Configuration

Dynamic Behaviour and Characteristics of Geogrid-reinforced Sand Under Cyclic Loading

Performance Analysis of Shored Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls with Wrapped Facing

Experimental Study on the Interface Characteristics of Geogrid-Reinforced Gravelly Soil based on Pull-Out Tests

GEOTEXTILES

Investigating the Effect of Treating Reinforcement with Different Additives on the Bearing Capacity of the Footing
Geotextile treatments such as  polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, cement, emulsion on settlement and bearing capacity

Dewatering and Stress Characteristics of Stacking Geotextile Tubes Under Dry and Underwater Conditions

Resistance of the Fiber-derived Geotextile from Typha Domingensis Submitted to Field Degradation

Investigation of Chemical, Physical and Morpho-mechanical Properties of Banana-Plantain Stalk Fibers for Woven Fabrics used in Limited-lifespan Geotextiles

ADVERTIZING

Advertize with GNA
Looking ahead to your planning year 2024 for advertising needs, GNA would like to apprise of our readers of the substantial advertising opportunities.
We have had great success opening new doors for many companies during 2023 through digital ad placements, designated posts, whitepapers and various sponsorships. GNA offers many approaches to relaying your message to our audience of over 9000 geosynthetic professionals.
We would welcome a discussion and the chance to build a custom program that fits your needs and objectives for 2024. Our audience, including our very engaged membership, are your customers. We would be happy to schedule a call at your convenience to answer any questions.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/contact-us/

Stay Up to Date with the Latest Geosynthetic News by Signing Up for the GNA Newsletter!
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

• 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+ through 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 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 [email protected]
To subscribe, visit https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

GNA™ (Geosynthetic News Alerts™)
GBN™ (Geosynthetic Breaking News™)
GNAu™ (Geosynthetic News Australia™)
GNAf (Geosynthetic News Africa™)
GNC™ (Geosynthetic News China™)
GNCa™ (Geosynthetic News Canada™)
GNI™ (Geosynthetic News India™)
GNInd™ (Geosynthetic News Indonesia™)
GNU™ (Geosynthetic News United States™)

(c) 2024 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

GNA is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to GNA you agree to receive regular GNA newsletters as well as the GNA platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of GNA and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow GNA to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  GNA provides an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each GNA newsletter.