May 2018 Vol. 9

Download PDF

The Leading Source of News and Information on Geosynthetics Worldwide


Mechanics of Solmax GSE Deal Laid Bare (Exclusive)
https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/services/deals/whats-the-deal-blog/groupe-solmax-acquires-gse-environmental-becomes-geosynthetics-industry-leader.html

Andrew Mills of Layfield Awarded Patent for New Floating Cover Concept (New Patents)
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20180072388.pdf

LAB NEWS: Geotextiles and Geogrid Testing: Evaluating Strength & Performance (Testing)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/kAbHfltWW0RQWMc

Innovative Tunnel Drainage with Geosynthetics (Special Feature)
http://www.abg-geosynthetics.com/innovative-tunnel-drainage

Golder Associates Seeking Tailings Engineer with Liner Deployment Supervision Experience (Jobs)
https://www.seek.com.au/job/36211054

BHP Faces Class Action over Brazil Tailings Dam Disaster (Breaking News)
https://www.businessnewsaus.com.au/articles/class-action-firm-takes-aim-at-bhp-billiton-over-brazilian-dam-tragedy.html

Protecting Groundwater at Coal Combustion Product Facilities (Special Feature)
http://eprijournal.com/protecting-groundwater-at-coal-combustion-product-facilities/

AGRU Geomembranes on Show at IFAT 2018 in Munich (Exhibitions)
https://www.agru.at/en/news/latest-news/article/agru-at-ifat-2018-in-munich/

How to Weld Enviro Liner in the Field (Instructional Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MHOIPg5pOw

Frac Tank Liner Installation Video from Layfield (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v60Ga1JcaIw

Lunch And Learn And Tour Of Layfield Geomembranes
https://www.egbc.ca/Events/Events/2018/BN1JUN18

Geosynthetic Product Used for Road Repairs 
https://www.thecampingcanuck.com/bmc-geosynthetic-products-repair-roads/7168/

GSI Geosynthetic Webinars for 2018
http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org/webinar.htm

Application of FBG Sensing Technology in Stability Analysis of Geogrid-Reinforced Slope (Sensors)
http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/17/3/597/pdf

Using Force Sensing Resistor to Evaluate Lateral Earth Pressure Distribution Between Closely Spaced Geosynthetic Reinforcements  (Sensors)
http://digilib.gmu.edu/jspui/handle/1920/10922

Profile Tim Newman – Tailings and Water Dam Design and Audits
https://www.tonkintaylor.co.nz/people/tim-newman/

Tailings Engineer Needed for Brisbane Role  (Jobs) 
https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/tailings-engineer-at-stellar-recruitment-680639613

Geocomposite Liner will be Trialled in a Channel as part of GMW’s Remodelling Program
https://www.g-mwater.com.au/news/latest-news-and-updates/winter-works-season-full-steam-ahead.html

Performance Evaluation on Geotextile Breakwater at North Coast of Java Island [PDF]
https://journal.ugm.ac.id/jcef/article/download/34025/20951

Modeling Two-Dimensional Rubble Mound Breakwater Using Dolos as Armor Layer and Geotube as the Core Layer  [PDF]
https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2017-0-45022-3&isbn=9781351652858&format=googlePreviewPdf#page=194


Stay Up to Date and Stay In Touch with the Latest Geosynthetic News by Signing Up for the GNA Newsletter
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

• 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 [email protected]
To subscribe, visit https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

GNA™ (Geosynthetic News Alerts™)
GBN™ (Geosynthetic Breaking News™)
GNAu™ (Geosynthetic News Australia™)
GNAf (Geosynthetic News Africa™)
GNC™ (Geosynthetic News China™)
GNCa™ (Geosynthetic News Canada™)
GNI™ (Geosynthetic News India™)
GNInd™ (Geosynthetic News Indonesia™)
GNU™ (Geosynthetic News United States™)

2018 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs 🔬 and Geosynthetic News Agency