April 2022 Vol. 1

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NEWSMAKERS:  * ACE Geosynthetics * British Geomembrane Association (BGA) * CABOT Corp. * Concrete Canvas * Curtis Barrier International * Elis Tech * eRaptor® * ExcelPlas * GCL * Geo Pro™ 2 * GNA * GSI * Huesker * Mustang Extreme Environmental * Neoloy™ * Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) * Solmax * Strain Hardening Modulus (SHM) * Tensar

INDUSTRY NEWS

Cabot Corporation to Increase Prices Globally for Special Carbon Blacks Sold into Geosynthetics
https://investor.cabot-corp.com/node/22821

New GSI Method for Strain Hardening of HDPE Geomembranes to Derive Stress Cracking Resistance (SCR)
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2022/04/01/new-gsi-method-for-strain-hardening-of-hdpe-geomembranes/

ACE Geosynthetics Wins IAAs in the Geosynthetics Category
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2022/04/01/ace-geosynthetics-wins-iaas-in-the-geosynthetics-category/

Concrete Canvas Rolls Out in Punjab Irrigation Project
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40164457/intl-irrigation-project-deployed-in-punjab

New Geo Pro2 Geomembrane Integrity Testing Kit for the Post-Installation Testing of Geomembranes for Leaks and Faults Prior to Being Placed in Service
https://www.uniquegroup.com/uploads/tinymce/Geo Pro2 Datasheet.pdf

eRaptor® – The Newest Generation of Arc Testers for Geomembrane Monitoring
https://www.elis.tech/eraptor-the-newest-generation-of-arc-testers-for-geomembrane-monitoring/

British Geomembrane Association (BGA) Publishes New Membership List
https://britishgeomembraneassociation.co.uk/members-list/

Why Your Choice of Rod for Extrusion Welding Matters – Solmax
https://www.solmax.com/en/blog/why-your-choice-of-rod-for-extrusion-welding-matters

Welding HDPE Geomembranes with Biogas Present
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2022/04/01/welding-hdpe-geomembranes-with-biogas-present/

Huesker Publication – Rigid Inclusions and High Strength/Modulus Geosynthetic Reinforced Load Transfer Platform System for Very High Embankments
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/9780784484012.004?download=true

Solmax Geomembrane Used to Line and Cover POME (Palm Oil Mill Effluent) Lagoon for Renewable Biogas Production
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8TY12mlbww

Trends and Prospects in Geotechnics and Geosynthetics
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/7/3347/pdf

GEOMEMBRANES

Spatial and Temporal Effects of Irrigation Canals Rehabilitation on the Land and Crop Yields, a Case Study with Geomembranes: The Nile Delta, Egypt
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/5/808/pdf

GCLs

Hydraulic Performance of Polymer-Modified Bentonites for Development of Modern Geosynthetic Clay Liners: A Review
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40891-022-00368-0

Evaluating the Hydration and Hydraulic Performance of a Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) in Terms of Bentonite Mass per Unit Area
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40891-022-00372-4

New Perspectives on Bentonite Hydration and Shear Strength of GCL-Sand Interfaces Based on Particle Shape Characterizations
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40891-022-00366-2

Geosynthetic Clay Layer as Surface Sealing Element of Landfills
https://www.interregeurope.eu/good-practices/geosynthetic-clay-layer-as-surface-sealing-element-of-landfills

GEOGRIDS

Effects of Temperature on the Rupture Strength and Elastic Stiffness of Geogrids
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271707555-Effects-of-temperature-on-the-rupture-strength-and-elastic-stiffness-of-geogrids

Numerical Study of Recycled-Plastic-Pin- and Geosynthetic-Platform-Supported Embankment over Soft Soil
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/03611981221086624?journalCode=trra

Deformation Mechanism and Soil Evolution Analysis Based on Different Types of Geogrid Reinforced Foundation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950061822010029

Feasibility Study on the Use of Geosynthetics to Reinforce Buried HDPE Pipes Subjected to Localized Ground Subsidence
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359493189-Feasibility-study-on-the-use-of-geosynthetics-to-reinforce-buried-HDPE-pipes-subjected-to-localized-ground-subsidence

GEOCELLS

Long-term Reliable Protection for Waste Containment Ponds
Neoloy® Tough-Cells solution protects geomembrane liners, reinforces pond foundations and stabilizes slopes for leak detection systems
https://www.prs-med.com/market-sectors/energy-utilities/fly-ash-waste-management/

Geocells and Geotextiles for Separation/reinforcement at an Oil-Drilling Platform
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2022/04/01/geocells-and-geotextiles-for-separation-reinforcement-at-an-oil-drilling-platform/

NEW JOBS

Mustang Extreme Environmental Services Seeking Geosynthetic Liner/Civil Engineering Project Manager
https://www.salary.com/job/mustang-extreme-environmental-services/geosynthetic-liner-civil-engineering-project-manager/j202203282142367566708

Seeking Technical Sales Representative for Geosynthetics- QLD
https://www.seek.com.au/job/56496018?type=standard

Curtis Barrier International Seeking Geomembrane Labourer
https://www.seek.com.au/job/56470290

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