May 2023 Vol. 7

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Leister Introduces Handheld Destructive Testing Device for Geomembrane Welds – Fast and Reliable Testing of Welding Seams [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/XPehi62JCzJiRhc

Press Release on Strata Geosystems Private Limited (Declassified) [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/GHb9Oi5wHiWwBpX

Elevate Develop Self-Adhering EPDM Geomembrane – No Need for Welding or Chemical Seaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCrY5HOOKZk

Strategic Partners and Affiliates Network of Global Synthetics [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/BdoaUCecYkdDD5r

GNA Geosynthetic Project Awards
Have you completed a geosynthetic project worthy of recognition? Enter a project award nomination for the 2023 GNA Geosynthetics Excellence Awards.
The project awards recognise top engineering projects in the geosynthetic area and the teams behind them.
The winning team receives free coverage of their project in GNA digital media, amplifying the team’s accomplishments and expanding their professional network.
Be recognised for your expertise in delivering complex geosynthetic projects by completing an online entry for this prestigious award.
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Geosynthetics in Low Impact Development (Special Feature)
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/05/15/geosynthetics-in-low-impact-development/

ACIGS Announces Pavements Masterclass (26-30 June 2023)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/Cfe4A0IctZnDN5X

Council Investing $26M in Capital Works Including Construction of Three Geotextile Sand Container Groynes at Sunset Beach
Three geotextile sand container groynes are being constructed at Sunset Beach to help manage coastal erosion and protect the shoreline
https://councilmagazine.com.au/council-investing-26m-in-capital-works/

Seaman Corporation Receives Honours for Commitment to the Community
https://www.seamancorp.com/news/united-way-honors-seaman-corporation-for-commitment-to-the-community

MCL Group Seeking Geomembrane Installers in Canada
https://ca.linkedin.com/jobs/view/geomembrane-installers-at-mcl-group-ltd-3603600844

NEW RESEARCH

Optical Fibre FBG Monitoring of a Communication Paths and Roadways with a Geosynthetic Systems on Mining Heaps
https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/cee-2023-0037

New Insights into Geotribology of Sand-Geomembrane Interfaces from Novel Experimental Studies
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.23.00013

Analysis of the Utilization of Concrete Mat with Different Configuration on Settlement Behaviour of Soft Soil Via PLAXIS 2D
https://penerbit.uthm.edu.my/periodicals/index.php/rtcebe/article/view/5582/3478

Analysis of The Shear Strength of a Soil Geosynthetic Interface
https://sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/cee-2023-0040

Coastal Erosion & Mitigation in India: Case Study: Geosynthetic Tubes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJwL2z_FDI0

Relationship between the Carbonyl Index (CI) and Fragmentation of Polyolefin Plastics during Aging
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.3c01430

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Be in the know with an essential look into global geosynthetic developments with our weekly GNA newsletter.
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GNA reaches over 48,000 people each month and this high level of audience engagement comes from years of creating content that matters to the geosynthetic industry.
We provide the industry’s most reliable and current information and have the trust and attention of the leaders and decision-makers.
Not only can we help you get in front of our highly engaged audience, but we also have a number of channels you can use to target your message – as well as the subject matter experts to put it all together.
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