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INDUSTRY NEWS

GEOANZ#2 Organizers Release New Exhibition Spaces (Get in Early to Book)

See the Current GEOANZ#2 Exhibitors and Trade Exhibition Layout

Worker Dies Installing Geotextile

Channel & Spillway Protection with Tiltex 12B GCCM

Massive Geotextile Tube Dewatering Project Underway on the Banks of Post Creek, Wildwood, New Jersey

Application of Geotextile Tubes to Coastal Silt Mitigation: A Case Study

WEBINAR – Best Practices for Geomembrane Penetration and Attachment Details (11th April, 2024)

Development of Fascine Geotextile Mattresses

Lumsden Point Land Reclamation to Use Geotextile
Pilbara Ports said that they will be undertaking land reclamation work later this year on the Lumsden Point project in the Port of Port Hedland using a cutter suction dredger (CSD)

NEW PATENTS

Propex Operating Company, LLC Patent New PP Geosynthetic

Tensar Patent New Type of Coextruded Geogrid

WHAT IS TRENDING

Study of the Failure Mechanism of a High-Density Polyethylene Liner in a High-Pressure Storage Tank

Reinforcement Treatment of Dredging Sludge with Geosynthetics using a Novel Method of Electro-osmosis Vacuum Preloading

A Review on Drainage of Dredged Marine Soils with Geosynthetics: Advances and Prospects

Performance Evaluation of Seismic Resisting Potential of Geo-Composite Liner in Waste Containment Structures–Some Case Studies

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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. 

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• 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.

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This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
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NEWSMAKERS: * BioPiles * CETCO * Circular Geotextiles * Cirtex * ExcelPlas * GEOANZ #2 * Geosynthetics * Geotube™ * GNA * Huesker * Maccaferri * Melbourne Geosynthetics Conference * Microplastics * Mineral Tech * NAUE * Pumped Storage Hydropower * NZ Transport Authority * Queens University * RENOLIT * SOLMAX * Strata * TWI * WaterShed Geosynthetics

INDUSTRY NEWS

Australian GEOANZ #2 Trade Expo Sold Out ! – See Final Layout Here

Study Reveals How Novel Liner Technology for Pumped Storage Hydropower Facilities Can Improve Hydropower Efficiency | Department of Energy

Mineral Technologies (CETCO) Stock Price Rises +30% in Past 6 Months

Geomembrane-Lined Engineered Biopiles constructed at Casey Station, Antarctica Prove Effective for Remediating Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils

Dredging Giants Van Oord and Van Aalsburg Investing in Circular Geotextiles

Duke Energy Continues Efforts to Close Ash Ponds with Geosynthetics

NZ Transport Agency Certificate of Acceptance for Geogrid (Strata)

Queens Researchers Raking in Grant Money for Geosynthetics Research
Fady B. Abdelaal (Civil Engineering): Chemical Durability of Reinforced and Nonreinforced Polymeric Geomembranes In PFAS And Chlorinated Water – $72,000
Richard Brachman (Civil Engineering): Hypersaline Chemical and Elevated Temperature Effects on Bentonite for Disposal of Used Nuclear Fuel – $80,400

RENOLIT Participates in Consortium for the Utilisation of Renewable Energies

Solmax Recycling Geotextiles in Construction Projects Enhances Sustainability in Europe

Electroosmosis of Gold Tailings Under Multiple Electrokinetic Geosynthetics Electrodes

NEW PATENTS

Watershed Geosynthetics Patent Tufted Geotextile with Understory for Shear Resistance to Hydraulic And Dry-flow Infill Displacement

Artificial Turf System Including a Geogrid and an Existing Turf by APT Advanced Polymer Technology Corp. (Harmony, PA, US) and Polytex Sportbelage Produktions-GmbH (Grefrath, DE)

HDPE GEOMEMBRANES

Effect of Particle Size on the Anisotropic Shear Behaviour of Sand-Textured Geomembrane Interface

AJ LOVELAND EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TWI’s GEOMEMBRANE WELDING COURSE

PVC GEOMEMBRANES

Enabling the Shift Towards More Sustainable PVC Geomembranes

Orbia Plans to Halt Investments in PVC Production

Ineos Adopts Solar Energy to Mitigate Carbon Impact in Belgian PVC Manufacturing

GEOGRIDS

Field Test Research on Anti-crack Performance of Basalt Fibre Geogrid-Reinforced Semi-Rigid Base by Optical Fibre Strain Sensor

A Study on the Factors Influencing High Backfill Slope Reinforced with Anti-Slide Piles under Static Load

Mechanically Stabilized Wall (MSW) with Geogrids as Complement of Partially Executed Anchored Wall

GEOTEXTILES

Evaluation of Penetration Resistance of Soils Reinforced with Geosynthetics Using CBR Tests

GEOTEXTILE TUBES

Analysis of Shoreline Changes in the Severe Storm Surge Region and Use of Geotextile Tubes

GEOCELLS

Reinforcement Mechanism and the Stress-Strain Behaviours of Geocells Made by Non-Woven Geotextile

GEOCOMPOSITES

Enhancing Soft Subgrade Performance with Geocomposite-embedded Capping Layer: Utilising Australian Granular Pavement Design Chart For Assessing Geocomposite Benefits

MICROPLASTICS

Canadian University Publishes Report on Release and Characterization of Micro- and Nano-Plastic Particles from Different Types of Plastics After Weathering

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• 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. 

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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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NEWSMAKERS: * 3-D Printing * AQUAENERGY * COMANCO * ExcelPlas * Fabricated Geomembrane Institute * FGI * GEOANZ #2 * Geosynthetics * Geotube™ * GNA * HUVIS * Maccaferri * Melbourne Geosynthetics Conference * NESA * PVC Liner * Rivercyclon™ * RiverTex * R-PP * SOLMAX * TenCate

INDUSTRY NEWS

SOLMAX – The Movie
New movie directed by Linda Notelovitz, ‘Pioneering Possibilities’ highlights Solmax’s innovations in product engineering, focusing on its advances in making geosynthetics sustainable. 

Officine Maccaferri Bets on IoT and Acquires Nesa
Officine Maccaferri will be able to complement its product portfolio with Nesa’s cutting-edge technologies developed in remote intelligent sensor sector.
Officine Maccaferri takes another key step in its long-running success story centered on innovation: on February 26th, 2024, the Group finalized the closing of the acquisition of a majority stake in Nesa S.r.l., a technology-driven company and a leading provider of environmental and industrial monitoring and Early Warning systems.

New R-PP Liner (Rivercyclon® DW) Receives AS/NZS 4020:2018 Certification for Contact with Drinking Water

AquaEnergy Patent Underground Geomembrane Pumped Storage System

Korean Company HUVIS Patents New Geogrid
DURABILITY-ENHANCED FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER STRIP AND LATTICE-SHAPED GEOGRID USING SAME

COMANCO Installs Geosynthetic Stormwater Collection Pond for Gypsum Stack at Phosphate Mine

Geotextile Bags Used for $9.7 million New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Dredging Project

First phase of Offshore Geotextile Tube Breakwater Project a Success: Minister

India’s Geotextile Tube Project to Be Completed Before Monsoon – Times of India

LAST CHANCE to Attend Tomorrow’s Webinar The Geosynthetics Discipline and Its Interaction with Geotechnical Engineering (5TH MARCH 2024)

GEOTEXTILES

Enhanced Drainage Performance of PVF-Wicking Geosynthetics

Analytical Model for Geotextile-Enhanced Horizontal Drain Vacuum Consolidation of Slurries

GCLs

Hydraulic and Geochemical Characteristics of a Geosynthetic Clay Liner Exhumed from an Exposed Composite Liner

GEOGRIDS

Performance of Granular Materials Stabilized with Triaxial Geogrid Reinforcement

Prediction and Validation of Geogrid Tensile Force Distribution in Back-to-Back MSE Walls Under Rail Axle Load: Finite-Element and Intelligent Techniques

Improving the Performance of Geosynthetic Reinforced SRW by Design

GEOCELLS

3D-Printed Geocells in Footing Systems

Evaluation of Drainage Ability of Granular Subbase Through Large-Scale Model Pavement Studies and Machine Learning Models

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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+ 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

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