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BREAKING NEWS
Maccaferri Awarded a $25 Mill Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
EDITOR’S CORNER
Benefits of Structured Textured Flat-Die HDPE Geomembranes for Landfill Lining Systems [PDF]
Testing the Durability Performance of High-Performance HDPE Geomembranes [PDF]
INDUSTRY NEWS
TENEO GROUP Announces Mark Hughes as New Managing Director
Teneo Group is entering a new chapter as Australia’s only fully vertically integrated Civil and Lining Solutions Provider nationwide
Canadian Mining Company Opts to Utilize Geotubes for Tailings Storage due to their Multiple Advantages Over Conventional Tailings Dams
Geotube systems significantly reduce the environmental and structural risks associated with dam failures, a concern that has gained increased attention globally.
Moreover, geotubes offer a lower initial capital cost and can be implemented in alignment with the phased growth of the company’s mining and processing operations.
Geotextile Sand Bags Continue to Collapse at Australian Beach
Spider-Wed Inspired Geogrids Offering Superior Performance Properties
Monash University Researchers Investigate Polyurea to Insulate Landfill Liner from Hot Waste
Characterization and Experimental Modelling of Rockwool, Hot-sprayed Polyurea, and Casted Polyurea as Thermal Insulation for Heat Mitigation in Landfill Liner
Verification of the Application of Macdrain ® W1071 I Drainage Geocomposite in Sub-Ballast Layers
Maccaferri USBRL Project Wins IGS Case Study Competition
NAUE Offering Training as a Plastics and Rubber Technologist in Geosynthetics
Kenviro Seeking Geomembrane Welding Professional
Kenviro specializes in Environmental Containment using HDPE and other geomembrane liner systems, servicing clients in the Mining and Resources, Agriculture, Waste Management, and Water sectors.
New Heavy-Duty Geosynthetic Moulding for Building Heavy-Duty Access Areas and Roads
CellTrack™ HD (50mm variant) is a standout solution, offering all the performance benefits of deeper alternatives but with substantial advantages in cost, time, and environmental impact.
NEW INNOVATIONS
Robust, Non-invasive, Instrumentation of Geosynthetics using Novel Electrical Sensing [PDF]
NEW PATENT DEVELOPMENTS
CARPI TECH Develops Automated Method for Lining Channels with Geomembranes
WATERSHED GEOSYNTHETICS Patent New Method for Connecting Geogrids with Two-part Connector
GEOMEMBRANES
GCLs
Simplified Method to Determine the Wall Thickness of GCL Composite Cut-off Wall
GEOGRIDS
3D Printing and Lab-Scale Testing of Bio-Inspired Geogrids for Road Rutting Reduction
LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF
Concrete Canvas Wins Big Honour
Concrete Canvas, known for its flexible concrete-impregnated fabric, was recently named Best Business in Wales. That’s a major nod to its innovation in erosion control and slope protection solutions.
Coletanche Clarifies BGM Spec Changes
Coletanche, a key player in bituminous geomembranes, issued a clarification on recent changes to GRI-GM BGM filler content specs. This came after some confusion in the market about compliance and performance expectations.
Canadian Mining Company & Geotubes
A Canadian mining company completed a successful Geotube testing program for tailings storage at its Peruvian plant. The standout performer? A Chinese-manufactured geotextile that delivered high dewatering efficiency and low residual moisture.
WSP RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR GEOSYNTHETICS ENGINEERS
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