November 2021 Vol. 3

Download PDF

GNA – The Most Widely Read Online Geosynthetics Publication
Time Sensitive Messaging for the Global Geosynthetics Industry


NEWSMAKERS:  * Aquamate * Bentofix® * CARPI * ExcelPlas * Exxon Mobil * FGI * GCCM * GCM * Geocomposite * Geofabrics * GeoMASTA™ * Geotube * GSI * Huesker * Munsch * NAUE * PE-GCL * Pete Stevenson * PFAS * Polyfabrics * Solmax * Tektoseal™ * Tensar

INDUSTRY NEWS

NAUE Geosynthetics Secure German Road Embankment Over Old Mining Area
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2021/11/02/naue-geosynthetics-secure-german-road-embankment-over-old-mining-area/

Geomembrane-lined Water Tanks Detect Highest-energy Gamma Rays from Deep Space in a Pioneer Southern Hemisphere Project
https://cosmosmagazine.com/space/astronomy/tanks-for-the-space-memories/

South America Embraces Cementitious Blanket GCCM
https://www.sigsa.ar/en/tiltex/

Obituary for Geosynthetic Great Pete Stevenson ex Product development Manager for Tensar
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/obituary-for-pete-stevenson/

State-of-the-Art Welding of Geomembranes with Wireless Connectivity and Dual-Beam LED Lighting
https://munsch-kunststoff-schweisstechnik.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MAX_2019_EN.pdf

Tektoseal® Active PFAS Pollutant Barriers for Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)
https://www.huesker.co.uk/geosynthetics/products/composites/tektoseal-active-pfas/

Application of Geosynthetic Inclusions (Hexapods) in Cohesion Less Soil Reinforcement
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785321066827

Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) Awards Joseph Scalia IV the Prestigious “Steward of the Environment” Award
https://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/geosynthetic-institute-awards-joseph-scalia-iv-with-prestigious-steward-of-the-environment-award/

NEW PATENTS

Exxon Mobil Patents New Polyethylene Geomembrane Resin with Improved Stress Crack Resistance
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/WO2021221904A1.pdf

Chinese Patent Breathable GCLs
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP3904601A1.pdf

GEOMEMBRANES

NZ Dam build with Geosynthetic Membrane May Overtop $164m Top-of-the-Range Cost Forecast
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/126877345/waimea-dam-build-may-overtop-164m-topoftherange-cost-forecast

Classification of Geomembranes as Raw Material for Defects Reduction in the Manufacture of Biodigesters Using an Artificial Neuronal Network
https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/21/7345/pdf

Prefabricated Bio-Liner Solution for Queensland Development
https://polyfabrics.com.au/case-studies/prefabricated-bio-liner-solution-for-queensland-development/

GCLs

Making Geosynthetic Projects More Sustainable with Bentofix®
https://globalsynthetics.com.au/making-geosynthetic-projects-more-sustainable-with-bentofix/

Solmax Feature: Geosynthetics Clay Liner (GCL) for Containment Application (Solmax APAC eNews)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/YzQx4e2imv3SqPY#pdfviewer

Unsaturated Behaviour of Polymer Enhanced Geosynthetic Clay Liners (PE-GCL)
https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/Unsaturated-behaviour-of-polymer-enhanced-geosynthetic-clay-liners/16910647

GEOTEXTILE TUBES

Numerical Modelling of Dredged Sand Filled Geotextile Tubes Behaviour
https://www.itascacg.com/consulting/projects/numerical-modeling-of-dredged-sand-filled-geotextile-tubes-behavior-under-seismic-loading

GEOGRIDS

Caltrans Bets on Tensar Geosynthetic-Reinforced Chip Seal for Pavement
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2021/11/04/caltrans-bets-on-tensar-geosynthetic-reinforced-chip-seal-for-pavement/

Design and Analysis of Geosynthetic-Reinforced and Floating Column-Supported Embankments
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19386362.2021.1997209?journalCode=yjge20

NEW WEBINARS

Webinar On Active Geocomposites (9th November 2021)
A joint event by the UK Chapter of the IGS and Yorkshire Geotechnical Group welcomes speaker Dr. Stefan Niewerth (HUESKER) who present ‘Application areas of permeable geotextile contaminant barriers’.
https://www.igs-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IGS-UK-Flyer-IGS-November2021.pdf

FGI to Host Webinar on Using Geomembranes for Coal Ash (CCR) (11th November, 2021)
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2021/11/01/fabricated-geomembrane-institute-to-host-webinar-on-using-geomembranes-for-coal-ash/

OTHER NEWS

Best Geosynthetics International Papers for 2020
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/best-geosynthetics-international-papers-for-2020/

GSI Offer New Environmental Award
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/gXebwYbmHmRklaS#pdfviewer

GEOSYNTHETIC DIGITAL MARKETING

How to Get Noticed by More Than 40,000 People in the Geosynthetic Space Across the Globe
GNA reaches over 40,000 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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCkE3q3sHPg

Why Read GNA?
Understand what is happening in the geosynthetics industry, with analysis of emerging trends & products, with market data and key contacts,
Receive updated information on geosynthetic trends and topics
Get thousands of key contacts in managerial and operational roles by the click of a button!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCkE3q3sHPg

Do You Have Any Geosynthetics Industry News? – Get in Touch
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Want More GNA?
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

 


Stay Up to Date 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+ through 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 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™)

(c) 2021 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

GNA is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to GNA you agree to receive regular GNA newsletters as well as the GNA platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of GNA and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow GNA to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  GNA provides an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each GNA newsletter.