October 2021 Vol. 4

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NEWSMAKERS:  * CETCO * ExcelPlas * Fluoro-Sorb™ * Geocells * Geofabrics * Huesker * Ian Fraser * IGS * Maccaferri * Minerals Tech * MSE * PFAS * Prof. Sanjay Shukla * SorbSeal® * Tektoseal® * TenCate * Tensar * Tiltex®

INDUSTRY NEWS

HUESKER Launches Highly Anticipated Tektoseal® Active PFAS Active Geosynthetic Barriers, the Latest Addition to Highly Effective Suite of Active Barrier Solutions
https://www.huesker.com.au/geosynthetics/products/composites/tektoseal-active-pfas/

‘Achieving Sustainable Ground Infrastructures with Geosynthetics’ by Australian Geosynthetics Expert Prof. Sanjay Shukla
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/page/ice-news/169-achieving-sustainable-ground-infrastructure-with-geosynthetics

Tencate Geosynthetics Linz Celebrates 50th Anniversary!
https://blog.tencategeo.eu/tencate-geosynthetics-linz-celebrates-50th-anniversary/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRLZejQhmp4

Tensar Granted US Patent for Multi-Axial Geogrid with High Aspect Ratio Ribs
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11149386.pdf

Huesker – Water Reservoir Construction with Geosynthetic Lining System (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS9cInaPplg

Review of Geosynthetic Barrier Systems Used in Dams, Ponds, and Reservoirs [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/eyFwjuUgl1S1uCp#pdfviewer​

Video Captures Landfill Explosion
https://www.itemfix.com/v?t=qckmcc

Contaminated Leachate Leak found at Prince Albert Landfill Due to Possible Liner Damage
https://www.iheartradio.ca/ctv-news-content/contaminated-liquid-leak-found-at-prince-albert-landfill-1.16312106

Geofabrics’ Recycled Geotextile Wins Global Sustainability Award
https://roadsonline.com.au/geofabrics-recycled-geotextile-wins-global-sustainability-award/

Meet the Editor of ICE Handbook of Geosynthetic Engineering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA0ANuQlkMw
https://www.icebookshop.com/Products/ICE-Handbook-of-Geosynthetic-Engineering-Geosynthe.aspx

Down to Earth: IGS Young Members: An Interview with Ian Fraser
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/down-to-earth-an-interview-with-ian-fraser/

UPCOMING WEBINARS

An Introduction to Mechanically-Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls (‘Today’ 21st October, 2021)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6186554317971623182

MACCAFERRI Announce Global Webinar “Erosion Control: Tested Geosynthetic Solutions to Boost Vegetation Growth” (28th October 2021)
https://www.maccaferri.com/erosion-control-webinar/

MINERALS TECH (CETCO) Announces Innovative Solutions for PFAS Treatment in Soil and Water Webinar Series (28th October 2021)
https://www.mineralstech.com/business-segments/performance-materials/cetco/environmental-products/products/fluoro-sorb/fluoro-sorb-webinar-registration

GCCMs

Tiltex Australia Publishes FAQS on GCCMs
https://www.tiltexaustralia.com.au/faqs

GCLs

Challenges and Solutions in Using Geosynthetic Clay Liners Exposed to Thermal Desiccation Risks [PDF]
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jgssp/9/2/9_v09.cpeg026/_pdf/-char/ja

Membrane Behaviour of an Exhumed Geosynthetic Clay Liner – Preliminary Analysis [PDF]
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jgssp/9/2/9_v09.cpeg063/_pdf/-char/ja

Hybrid Geosynthetic Clay Liners for Attenuation of PFAS in Landfill Leachates
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2021/10/01/hybrid-geosynthetic-clay-liners-for-attenuation/

GEOCELLS

Pros and Cons of Geocells in Road Construction
https://www.thomasnet.com/articles/plant-facility-equipment/geocells-in-road-construction/

GEOGRIDS

Numerical Study on the Reinforcement of Biaxial and Triaxial Geogrid Using the Pullout Test
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/19/9001/pdf

Tensar Granted US Patent for Multi-Axial Geogrid with High Aspect Ratio Ribs
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11149386.pdf

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