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August 2020 Vol. 2

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Reaching more Players in the Geosynthetic Industry 

NEWSMAKERS:   * Concrete Canvas * EPA * ExcelPlas * FGI * GCCM * Geofabrics  * IFAI * IGS * Miller Weldmaster * PFAS * SA Water

Miller Weldmaster Enables In-House Production of Larger Liners (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlWevjmsI5U

SA Water engages Geofabrics to Upgrade Infrastructure with PVC-Elvaloy Liners
with the aim of delivering an additional 12 GL per year of recycled water for irrigation. Phase 2 was to construct recycled water storage infrastructure to the area north of the Gawler River, enabling a new major irrigation area to be built. The recycled water storage included two 200 megalitre earth bank storage ponds. The pond’s storage capacity was designed to cater to future growth in the area, for at least the next twenty years.  The improved performance is largely due to the Dupont Elvaloy® technology, which enables protection against weathering and UV resistance, whilst allowing the PVC alloy to maintain it’s flexibility.
https://www.geofabrics.co/news/nais

Tracking Oxidation of HDPE and PP-R Liners – Determination of the Carbonyl Index of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Using Specified Area Under Band Methodology with ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy
https://www.degruyter.com/view/journals/epoly/20/1/article-p369.xml?language=en

South Australia EPA Publishes Guidelines on Disposal of PFAS Contaminated Waste
https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/14630_swr_pfas_application_faqs.pdf

Reinforced Slope Failure: Material Properties and 3D Stability Analyses (21 August, 2020)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5187976754266298125

Advanced Environmental Services is one of Australia’s Foremost Suppliers and Installers of Concrete Canvas GCCM products
https://www.advancedns.com.au/environmental-protection/concrete-canvas

Effect of Inorganic Salt Solutions on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Bentonite Based Liner
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29HZ.2153-5515.0000553

Modelling and Prediction of Stress Relaxation for Thermal Bonded Nonwoven Geotextiles
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12221-020-9995-4

Performance of Highway Embankments in the Arctic Corridor Constructed with Geotextiles under Winter Conditions
https://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/cgj-2019-0121#.XykIURMzYQ8

Chemical Durability of Bituminous Geomembranes in Heap Leaching Applications at 55 deg.C
http://ifai.us/geo/proceedings/2019/pdfs/1143.pdf

Applications of Leak Location Surveys in the Mining Industry
http://ifai.us/geo/proceedings/2019/pdfs/1147.pdf

Protection of Building Against Soil Gas Infiltrations Using Drainage Geocomposites
http://ifai.us/geo/proceedings/2019/pdfs/1117.pdf

Analysis of Geocell-Based Track Design for the Reduction of Stresses in the Track Substructure
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-020-00129-4

GEOAFRICA 2022 – 4th African Regional Conference on Geosynthetics ANNOUNCED
https://geoafrica2021.org/

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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.
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August 2020 Vol. 1

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Reaching more Players in the Geosynthetic Industry 

NEWSMAKERS:   * AGRU * EcoCoast * ExcelPlas * Malek Bouazza  * IGS * NAUE * John N. Paulson  * PFAS * Richard Brachman  * Richard Thiel 

AGRU –  Integrated Drainage System For A Remedial Landfill Closure Cap
https://agruamerica.com/our-projects/remedial-landfill-closure-cap/

AGRU VIDEO Webinar – Concrete Protective Liners 101
https://agruamerica.com/concrete-protective-liner-webinar/ 

Methods to Estimate Pressures and Strains in Pond Geomembrane Bubbles
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/08/01/methods-to-estimate-pressures-and-strains-in-pond-geomembrane-bubbles/

VIDEO – PFAS and Geosynthetic Liners: Current Status and the Way Forward (Recorded Webinar)
https://www.acigs.org/portfolio-items/dr-malek-bouazza-pfas-and-geosynthetic-liners-current-status-and-the-way-forward-july-2020/

Benefit/Cost Analysis as it Relates to Service Life of Geosynthetics
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/08/01/benefit-cost-analysis-as-it-relates-to-service-life-of-geosynthetics/

Antioxidant Depletion from Single-sided and Double-sided Textured Geomembranes in Two Different Immersion Solutions [PDF]
http://ifai.us/geo/proceedings/2019/pdfs/1144.pdf

Performance Evaluation of A 23-Year Old Exposed HDPE Pond Liner  [PDF]
http://ifai.us/geo/proceedings/2019/pdfs/1124.pdf

IGS VIDEO of Webinar on Use of Geosynthetics in Geothermal Heat Exchange Applications  (Recorded Webinar)
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/watch-igs-brazil-hosts-geothermals-webinar/

Experimental Evaluation of the Interaction among Neighboring Reinforcements in Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soils
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29GT.1943-5606.0002365

Prediction Equations for Estimating Maximum Lateral Displacement and Settlement of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Abutments
https://pennstate.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/prediction-equations-for-estimating-maximum-lateral-displacement-

Effect of Slab Thickness on the Behavior of Concrete Slabs Containing Geogrid Layers as Reinforcement
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343323583-Effect-of-Slab-Thickness-on-the-Behavior-of-Concrete-Slabs-Containing-Geogrid-Layers-as-Reinforcement

The Search for Internal Stability in Reinforced Soil with Geosynthetics
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-020-00127-6

New Technology To Meet Rising Geosynthetics Demand from EcoCoast
https://www.ecocoast.com/blogs/new-technology-to-meet-rising-geosynthetics-demand/

NAUE ASIA – Coastal Protection and Beach Extension with Geotextile Sand Bags and Sand Containers Secutex® Soft Rock in Pattaya, Thailand
https://naue.asia/geotextile-sand-bags-protect-holidays-in-southeast-asia/

Innovative Geosynthetic Solution Saves 100-year-old Panama Canal Structures
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/08/01/innovative-geosynthetic-solution-saves-100-year-old-panama-canal-structures/

Effect of Biopolymers on Permeability of Sand-Bentonite Mixtures (for Polymer-Modified GCLs)
https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S1674775520300846?token

Q&A – Seaming Dissimilar Geomembranes
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/08/01/the-gma-techline-9/

Q&A – Ultraviolet Radiation and Geomembranes
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/08/01/the-gma-techline-9/

Q&A – Geotextile Tubes with Flocculants
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/08/01/the-gma-techline-9/

Q&A – Geonet-to-Geonet Contact
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/08/01/the-gma-techline-9/

Q&A – Geotextiles as Reinforcement
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/08/01/the-gma-techline-9/

Q&A – Required Degree of Survivability
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/08/01/the-gma-techline-9/

Consultants Corner – John N. Paulson – Geosynthetic Technical Consultant Subscribed to GNA
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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
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July 2020 Vol. 8

GNA
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GNA – The Most Widely Read Online Geosynthetics Publication
Reaching more Players in the Geosynthetic Industry 

NEWSMAKERS:   * ACE * ExcelPlas * Geocells * Geofabrics * Global Synthetics * Neoloy® * Polyfabrics * Solmax * Springer * Teneo * Tensar 

Solmax and University of Virginia Team to Launch Technical GCL Webinar Series (Breaking News)
https://www.solmax.com/en/news/solmax-and-university-of-virginia-team-to-launch-technical-gcl-webinar-series

New Webinar – Fundamentals of GCLs as Exceptional Hydraulic Barriers (13th August 2020)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1038382488348765197

Global Synthetics to Host Seminar on Rail Design with Geogrids (13th August 2020)
https://globalsynthetics.com.au/august-webinar-part-2-reinforced-rail-tracks-review-of-design-guidelines-and-procedures/

Effect of Asperities on the Geotextile-Geomembrane Interface Shear Characteristics
https://www.issmge.org/uploads/publications/89/71/13ANZ_108.pdf

Geofabrics NZ Seeking Civil Design & Applications Engineer
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/50283753

Teneo Seeking Project Manager for Two Projects (Short term = Roxby Downs, Long term = Melbourne)
https://www.seek.com.au/job/50308499?type=standard

DFI-PFSF to host Piling and Ground Improvement Conference in Australia
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2020/07/29/dfi-pfsf-to-host-piling-and-ground-improvement-conference-in-australia-march-2021/

Tensar Chief Civil Engineer Yuli (Chaido) Doulala-Rigby elected to the British Geotechnical Association’s Executive Committee
https://www.geplus.co.uk/news/three-elected-to-bga-executive-committee-29-07-2020/

Infrastructure Thought Leaders Series: Water Sensitive Urban Design (3rd September 2020)
by Ben Lewis – National Business Development Manager – Dewatering, Geomembranes & Trafficable Stormwater Systems | Geofabrics Australasia
https://portal.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2020/07/infrastructure-thought-leaders-series-water-sensitive-urban-design-32206

Explore Geosynthetic Solutions All Around – ACE Geosynthetics Corporate Video 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvgPtHvh5Z8

Combined Effects of Vertical Drain and Pre-loading to Reduce The Number Of Geotextile Reinforcement For Road Embankment Design
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1569/4/042015/pdf

New Book on Geocells (Just Published)
This book is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource on cellular confinement systems or geocells, covering technologies and their applications in geotechnical engineering.
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-981-15-6095-8

Geosynthetics Overview
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_1

Cellular Confinement Systems: Characterization to Field Assessment
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_2

Neoloy—Developing a Novel Polymeric Alloy for Geocells
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_3

Geocell-Reinforced Foundations
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_4

Effect of Geocells Geometry on the Performance of the Foundations
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_5

Performance of Geocell-Reinforced Sand Foundations with Clay Subgrades of Varying Strength
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_6

Interference Effect of Footings on Geocell and Geogrid-Reinforced Clay Beds
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_7

Performance Evaluation of Geocell Reinforced Machine Foundation Beds
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_8

Design of Geocell-Reinforced Pavement Bases
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_9

Performance Improvement of Ballasted Railway Tracks Using Geocells: Present State of the Art
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_11

Geocells Applications in Enhancing Trafficability in Desert Soils
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_12

Protection of Buried Pipelines and Underground Utilities Using Geocells
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_13

Guidelines for the Use and Design of Geocells in Road Reinforcement Applications
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_14

Case Studies on Geocell-Based Reinforced Roads, Railways and Ports
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_15

An Overview of Natural Materials as Geocells and Their Performance Evaluation for Soil Reinforcement
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_16

Performance of Bamboo Geocells in Soft Ground Engineering Applications
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6095-8_17

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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
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July 2020 Vol. 7

GNA
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Reaching more Players in the Geosynthetic Industry 

NEWSMAKERS:  * Concrete Canvas® * Geotube® * GNA * Enka * ExcelPlas * Tailings Dams *  Tencate 

Use of Concrete Canvas for Construction and Repair of Irrigation Canals
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/883/1/012209/pdf

EnkaGrip&Drain Multifunctional Geocomposite for Landfill Capping by Enka Solutions Drambon, France
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igzUW37LAxM

Effect Of Construction Sequence On The Performance Of Geotextile Tubes In A Containment Bund
https://www.geomatejournal.com/sites/default/files/articles/1-7-9128-Juan-Oct-2020-74.pdf

High Profile Brisbane River Geotube® Dewatering of Submerged Stormwater Pipe Sediments by Dredging Services
https://www.tencategeo.asia/en-as/resources/case-studies/seXA/High-Profile-Brisbane-River-Geotube-Dewatering-of-Submerged-Stormwater-Pipe-Sediments-

GNA Hits New Milestone with Expanded Readership
GNA is the most widely read online technical news bulletin dedicated to geosynthetics and affiliated geotechnical technologies. Our global website audience, which has surpassed more annual users than any other source, includes manufacturers, designers, civil engineers, contractors, installers, CQA professionals, regulators and facility owners involved with geosynthetic applications.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

System Reliability Analysis of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Slope Considering Local Reinforcement Failure
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266352X20301269

Ecuador Tightens Rules for Mining Waste Dams
Earlier this month, a tailings dam associated with a mine run by Ecuador-based firm Austro Gold collapsed
https://www.mining-technology.com/mining-safety/ecuador-tightens-rules-for-mining-waste-dams

Laboratory Investigation of Critical Factors Affecting Geogrid Reinforcement
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/JPEODX.0000215

Experimental Investigations of Reinforced Concrete Columns Confined Internally with Biaxial Geogrids
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950061820321206

Characterization of Geosynthetic Reinforced Airfield Pavements at Varying Scales
https://ir.library.msstate.edu/bitstream/handle/11668/17901/William-Robinson-Dissertation.pdf?sequence=1

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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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July 2020 Vol. 6

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NEWSMAKERS:   * Boyd Ramsay  * EW&I * ExcelPlas * Global Synthetics * GRI * Kerry Rowe * IGS * PFAS * Tensar * Richard Thiel  * Timothy Stark 

Landmark Paper on Geomembranes as a Barrier to PFAS to be Published (Breaking News)
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/3CrbbiXG7zQiQln#pdfviewer

Containment of PFAS Type Materials with Geomembranes by Boyd Ramsay (Breaking News)
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/NxR4deIAx1N4FCm#pdfviewer

Landfill Claims Professional Negligence and Defective Design By Its Liner-System Engineering Firm Caused Slope Failure (Breaking News)
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chrin-landfill-claims-professional-negligence-and-defective-design-by-its-liner-system-engineering-firm-caused-slope-failure-in-2013-301099493.html

Prof. Timothy Stark found the root cause of the significant slope failure at Chrin Landfill was inadequate design and stability analyses; inadequate specifications, testing, and manufacturing of geosynthetic materials; and lack of construction conformance testing. In addition to the opinions of Prof. Stark, Chrin’s expert team includes geotechnical engineering professor Edward Kavazanjian, Ph.D., PE, Arizona State University; and landfill designer Richard Thiel, M.S., PE.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chrin-landfill-claims-professional-negligence-and-defective-design-by-its-liner-system-engineering-firm-caused-slope-failure-in-2013-301099493.html

Staff Reorganisation for Tensar with New Rail Division Launched (Breaking News)
https://www.geplus.co.uk/news/staff-reorganisation-for-tensar-with-new-rail-division-launched-23-07-2020/

Quality Control of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment Systems (Essential Video – NOT TO BE MISSED) “How to Avoid Landfill Liner Failure”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time-continue=3085&v=ehOm4iwL-SY&feature=emb-logo

New Method Patented for Leak Detection in Geomembranes (Breaking News)
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/10712224.pdf

Global Synthetics Distribute Carbofol™ Tunnel Geomembranes
https://globalsynthetics.com.au/geomembranes/carbofol-tunnel-geomembrane/

Australian Supplier Modular Floating Covers
http://www.e-wi.com.au/hexa-cover/

Dewatering as a Primary Treatment of Faecal Sludge in Residential Sector (a technologies review with Geotubes)
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alena_Basamykina/publication/341486153-Dewatering-as-a-primary-treatment-of-faecal-sludge-in-individual-residential-sector-a-technologies-review/links/5ec58bac92851c11a87adc46/Dewatering-as-a-primary-treatment-of-faecal-sludge-in-individual-residential-sector-a-technologies-review.pdf

Investigating the Role of Geogrids for Erosion Resistance of Different Vegetated Surfaces for Ecological Enhancement of Sea Dikes
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/8/7/519/pdf

Effectiveness of Geogrid Reinforcement in Improvement of Mechanical Behaviour of Sand-Contaminated Ballast
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S026611442030056X

Innovative Approach for Addressing Coastal Erosion Protection Using Geotextile Tubes and Microbial Induced Carbonate Precipitation
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2020EGUGA..22.2124A/abstract

Effect of Hazardous Industrial Solid Waste Landfill Leachate on the Geotechnical Properties of Clay
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12517-020-05699-8

Geocell-Reinforced Retaining Wall for High-Steep Slopes: A Case Study in the Ji-Lai Expressway, Eastern China
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ace/2020/5106397/

Exploring the Occurrence of Clogging in Highly Permeable Coarse Soils of Dam Foundations 
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ace/2020/8868052/

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