June 2020 Vol. 3

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NEWSMAKERS:   * ACIGS  * Atlas International Consulting * California Polytechnic State University * ExcelPlas * Geofabrics *  Huesker * Layfield  * TenCate * WATERSHED

The Use of Geosynthetic Dewatering Technologies for Environmental Remediation (Upcoming Webinar 24 June 2020)
https://www.acigs.org/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm-2Fevent-2Finfo&reset-1&id=13

New Patent for Woven Geosynthetic Fabric (2nd June 2020)
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/10669650.pdf

Liner Integrity Surveys Just Got a Lot Easier – Introducing Geovolt™ a Revolutionary Conductive Composite (Breaking News)
https://www.layfieldgroup.com/Environmental-Containment/About-Us/News/GeoVolt-Liner-Integrity-Surveys-Just-Got-a-Lot-Easier-Introducing-Geovolt%E2%84%A2-a-Revolutionary-Cond.aspx

iGrip-IITGN Hosts a webinar on Geosynthetics Technologies of Japanese High-Speed Bullet Train
https://skilloutlook.com/education/igrip-iitgn-hosts-a-webinar-on-geosynthetics-technologies-of-japanese-high-speed-bullet-train-shinkansen

Novel Geocomposite Barrier has Copper Sheet Core Sandwiches between Two Layers of Geotextile
https://www.geofabrics.com/root-barriers/

Interview with Roy MCClinton of Huesker
http://irrigationleadermagazine.com/roy-mcclinton-huesker-inc/

New Geosynthetic Marketing Consulting Company Launched in Charlotte, NC
Tamara Jurado Tuttle is the founder and CEO of Atlas International Consulting LLC.  She has worked in the geosynthetics industry for more than 9 years with Atarfil and specializes in the International business development, accomplishing successful implementations in the new markets of important worldwide players. With a Law Degree and an International MBA Tamara assists companies on their expansion plans around the globe, focusing the marketing strategy on the technical features of their products and facilitating relationships with partners in the different markets.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/same-person-new-company-tamara-jurado-tuttle

View New List of ASTM Geosynthetics Meetings
https://www.astm.org/MEETINGS/filtrexx40.cgi?-P-MAINCOMM-D35–P+EVENT-ID+4036+-P+MEETING-ID+146423-lineschedule.frm

Tensar – Prove it! How Does the GlasGrid System Really Perform Over Time?
https://info.tensarcorp.com/prove-it-how-does-the-glasgrid-system-really-perform-over-time?-hstc-142628272-c4a577029c49e44b73bd3bee6fa38565-1591340400172-1591340400173-1591340400174.1&-hssc-142628272.1.1591340400175-hsfp-4237334712

New Dates Announced for EUROGEO7 7th European Geosynthetic Conference
https://www.georesources.net/index.php/k2-tags/events-mrp/icalrepeat.detail/2021/05/16/552/-/eurogeo7-7th-european-geosynthetic-conference

Application of Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing Technique to Monitor Stability of a Geogrid-Reinforced Model Slope (New Research)
https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/application-of-distributed-fiber-optic-sensing-technique-to-moni/18048236

Constructing Petrochem Facilities with Geosynthetics: Mission Impossible?
https://info.tensarcorp.com/constructing-petrochem-facilities-mission-impossible?-hstc=142628272-c4a577029c49e44b73bd3bee6fa38565.1591315200172.1591315200173.1591315200174.1-hssc=142628272.1.1591315200175-hsfp=3320847746

Efficacy of Geopile–Anchors in Controlling Heave of Expansive Clay Beds
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10706-020-01386-3

Large-Scale Prototype Testing of a Composite Geosynthetics Reinforced Earth Structure for Riverbank Slope Protection Using Fine Grained Sandy Soil
http://mjst.ustp.edu.ph/index.php/mjst/article/view/382

Cooley Pandemic Diary: R&D Altered in Time of Crisis
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pandemic-diary-rd-altered-time-crisis-dan-dwight/

Cooley Pandemic Diary: New Reality for Sales Team
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pandemic-diary-new-reality-sales-team-dan-dwight/


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