February 2022 Vol. 2

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NEWSMAKERS: * 12 ICG Conference * ABG Geosynthetics * ACIGS * AECOM * African Mining * Alberto Scuero * ASTM * CARPI TECH * Chevron Phillips * Dam Lining NZ * Dow * Ecocoast * ExcelPlas * FGI * Geofabrics * GNA * Huesker * Igepal® * IGS * Jie Han * J.P Giroud * Kerry Rowe * IGS * INNO Geosynthetics * Intrepid® * Marlex® * Mirafi® * Presto Geosystems * SABIC * Shandong Innovative Material Technology * Stress Crack Resistance (SCR) * TenCate * Wardell Armstrong

INDUSTRY NEWS

Geomembrane Manufacturer Servicing Remote African Mining Projects [PDF]
Specialist geomembrane for copper leach ponds and gold/uranium extraction liquor lagoons
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/EJ1cviPHywpNWT8#pdfviewer​

JP Giroud Presentation on Geosynthetics for Reservoirs and Water Conservation – from ICID 5th African Regional Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTnMW7ox8zU

Alternative Stress Cracking Surfactants Identified for HDPE Geomembrane Testing [PDF]
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2022/02/09/alternative-stress-cracking-surfactants-identified-for-hdpe-geomembrane-testing/

Stress Crack Resistance of Unaged High-Density Polyethylene Geomembrane Fusion Seams
Seams with weld track rippling, a known qualitative indication of overheating, were found to have average unnotched SCR values 45% lower than smooth weld track seams. Deleterious squeeze-out geometries are identified to provide a framework through which CQA engineers and researchers can more readily identify “higher risk” seams with respect to stress cracking.
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/DbRVKS1W5sWTgNQ#pdfviewer

How Geosynthetic System Solutions Can Accelerate Reconstruction After Major Flood Events – Huesker Press Release
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/Vncos8LUtMv7x0h#pdfviewer​

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ABG Landfill Lining Systems Carbon Footprint Reduction
https://www.abg-geosynthetics.com/wp-content/uploads/ABG-Landfill-Lining-Systems-Carbon-Footprint-Reduction-TECH-NOTE.pdf

Former Landfill Site with New Grazing Land & Public Woodland Wins a Prestigious Award | Wardell Armstrong
https://www.wardell-armstrong.com/news/former-landfill-site-with-new-grazing-land-and-public-woodland-is-shortlisted-for-prestigious-award/

Solar Installations on Closed Landfills: Using Geosynthetics to Overcome Redevelopment Challenges
https://www.environmental-expert.com/articles/solar-installations-on-closed-landfills-using-geosynthetics-to-overcome-redevelopment-challenges-1055584

Unlocking Business for Good | Geofabrics
https://www.geofabrics.co/news/unlocking-business-for-good

12 ICG (Roma, Italy) Abstract Submission Deadline: 28 February 2022
https://www.conftool.com/12icg-roma/

New IGS Task Force Launches Inaugural Honours
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/new-igs-task-force-launches-inaugural-honors/

Mirafi® Geosynthetic Fabrics – Product Descriptions, Applications & Installation Instructions (Video)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OjsLlAYTep8

Webinar – Failure of a Geomembrane Lined Reservoir Embankment: Field Observations and Numerical Investigations (4 March 2022)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8733768724855528460

WEBINAR – Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation Using Geosynthetics by Prof. Jane Rickson (17 Feb 2022)
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_99LBtqI0RMeTcQdpN1GCfA

Halliburton Announces Net Income of $824 Million for the Fourth Quarter of 2021
https://www.halliburton.com/en/about-us/press-release/halliburton-announces-fourth-quarter-2021-results-increases-dividend

DEVELOPMENTS IN GEOMEMBRANE RESINS

SABIC Upgrade their HDPE Resin Specifically Designed for Geomembrane Extrusion Applications (SABIC GF1442) [PDF]
http://www.b2bpolymers.com/TDS/SABIC_GF1442.pdf

Dow’s New Geomembrane Resin INTREPID™ 2499 NT Bimodal Polyethylene a Threat to CP Marlex’s Market Dominance for Liners
https://vision6.excelplas.com/ch/38100/5mj2m/2960025/tOw52szMCJvdYVzIZ1KwVOtvbUDxPg6q8l_SWRLJ.html

NEW PATENTS

Chevron Phillips Patent Improved LLDPE for Geomembrane Production with Superior Processing Using Peroxide Treatment
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP2997054B2.pdf

New Earth Anchoring System Patented for Geomembranes
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/WO2022031858A1.pdf

Carpi Tech Patents System for The Double-sealed Connection of Geomembrane Waterproofing Panels For Hydraulic Works
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/WO2022029707A1.pdf

GEOMEMBRANES

Antioxidant Depletion of a HDPE Geomembrane in Arsenic-Bearing Tailings
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358422143-Antioxidant-Depletion-of-a-HDPE-Geomembrane-in-Arsenic-Bearing-Tailings

GEOTEXTILE TUBES

Thousands of Geotextile Tubes Installed for Riverbank Protection in Kandal
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501024055/riverbank-protection-projects-finished-in-kandal/

According to Dr. Juan Recio, Director at AECOM, Geosynthetic Containers are the Future for Coastal Protection
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP06RG69hwA3aFFtTOQnMvNyZCrn9zMr

GEOGRIDS

A Study on Soil Interface Interaction
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785321081104

Viscoelastic-Plastic Model for the Creep and Stress Relaxation Characteristics of a Geogrid
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12517-022-09574-6

Structural Analysis of Pavements with Geogrids-Reinforced Wearing Courses
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42947-022-00155-0

Unidirectional Geosynthetic Reinforcement Design for Bridging Localized Sinkholes in Transport Embankments
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/mpe/2022/9577348/

GEOCELLS

Geocells for Railway Track Beds Focus of Webinar (1 March 2022)
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2022/02/11/geocells-for-railway-track-beds-focus-of-webinar/

NEW RESEARCH

Smart Dual Function HDPE Geomembranes for Water Containment and Water Filtration
Effect of additive and coagulation bath temperature on structure and properties of HDPE membranes via thermally induced phase separation
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10853-021-06673-9

NEW JOBS

Dam Lining NZ Seeking Geomembrane Liner Technician
https://www.seek.com.au/job/55704750?type=standout

Master Seamer, HDPE Geomembrane Welding/ Plastics Technicians Job in Adelaide
https://www.seek.com.au/job/55843127

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