October 2021 Vol. 7

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NEWSMAKERS: * CARPI * Cortex Composites * Dalian GeoMax Synthetics * ExcelPlas * GCCM * Geocomposite * Geofabrics * Golder Associates * Kerry Rowe * Kuraray * Inland Tarp & Liner * ITL Liner * Lesite * Mitsui Chemicals * Polyfabrics * Reinforced Concrete Roll® * Solmax * Tailings Ponds * Tensar * Watershed Geosynthetics * WSP

INDUSTRY NEWS

Equity Transfer Solicitation of Dalian GeoMax Synthetics Co., LTD, Join Us!
https://www.geo-textile.com/en/public/static/upload/article/20211027/3d0512ee868280827a53906588a3b5d9.pdf

New American GCCM Reinforced Concrete Roll® Provides Solution to Erosion Control of Drains and Channels
https://allongeorgia.com/chattooga-local-news/chattooga-county-long-term-solutions-for-a-washed-out-ditch/

Unique Investment Opportunity to Invest in Rising Geotextile Manufacturer
https://www.geo-textile.com/en/public/static/upload/article/20211027/3d0512ee868280827a53906588a3b5d9.pdf

Cortex Composites Secures Broad European Patent for GCCM Cementitious Composite Mat (Breaking News)
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP3371379B1.pdf

WSP Presentation to the World (October 2021) [PDF]
The acquisition of Golder Associates made WSP a force to be reckoned with in the environmental consulting field
https://www.wsp.com/-/media/Investors/GL/document/others/IR-presentation.pdf

Golder Report on VOC Emission From Barro Sunshine Landfill After Discovery of Hotspot in Cell 5 North (Declassified)
https://sunshinelandfill.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/VOC-Report-163.pdf

Indian Ministry Approves Geotextile Skills Pilot Project
https://eminetra.com/indian-ministry-approves-geotextile-skills-pilot-project/807645/

Lesite – A Leader in Geomembrane Welding Equipment Publishes Extensive Product Catalogue
https://www.lesiteweld.com/uploads/Lesite-General-Catalog-2021.pdf

Major Who’s Who in Geosynthetics Webinar – Improving the Performance of Canals with Geosynthetics (15-17th November 2021)
https://files.constantcontact.com/15018a1b201/6caf6239-6b96-489a-8009-284ce60f60ba.pdf

GEOMEMBRANES

Innovation Structures of Very Lean Roller Compacted Concrete Dams with CARPI Geomembranes on Upstream Face
http://journals.rudn.ru/structural-mechanics/article/view/29290/19983

Developing a Measuring System for Monitoring the Thickness of the 6 m Wide HDPE/LLDPE Polymer Geomembrane with Its Continuous Flow Using Automation Equipment
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/21/10045/pdf

Direct Measurement of Geomembrane Strain from Aggregate Indentations [PDF]
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/pdf/10.1680/jgein.21.00027

Leaking Through Geomembrane Defects Overlain by Tailings
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114421001060

GCCMs

GCCM Case Study – Reinforced Concrete Roll® a Long Term Solution for Washed-Out Ditches in Georgia USA
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/tEhxBYfIWNNfHLB#pdfviewer

Cortex Composites Secures Broad European Patent for GCCM Cementitious Composite Mat
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP3371379B1.pdf

The Route to Smart GCCMs – A Review of Intrinsic Self-Sensing Cementitious Composites and Prospects for Their Application in Transport Infrastructures
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S095006182102883X

NEW PATENTS

Watershed Geosynthetics Patents New Method for Joining Synthetic Turf Liners
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/WO2021216806A1.pdf

Watershed Geosynthetics Patents Tufted Geotextile for Increased Resistance to Infill Displacement
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/WO2021216800A1.pdf

Kuraray and Mitsui Chemicals Patent New EVOH Liner for Preventing Diffusion of Hazardous Compounds from Landfills
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/WO2021215313A1.html

Cortex Composites Secures Broad European Patent for GCCM Cementitious Composite Mat
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP3371379B1.pdf

GEOGRIDS

Experimental Investigation of Geosynthetic Encased Conventional Aggregate and Fly Ash Brick Bats Columns on Soft Clay
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42947-021-00118-x

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Major Who’s Who in Geosynthetics Webinar – Improving the Performance of Canals with Geosynthetics (15-17th November 2021)
https://files.constantcontact.com/15018a1b201/6caf6239-6b96-489a-8009-284ce60f60ba.pdf

Current Practices & Recent Innovations in Rail Trackbed Engineering Using Geosynthetics- A Global Perspective – Tuesday 23rd November, 08.00 – 13.30 GMT (UK Time) 
http://info.tensar.co.uk/rail-symposium?utm-campaign-EH-Rail-2021&utm-medium-email&-hsmi-175937695&-hsenc-p2ANqtz-2DzKTCgr1xp5OSVB3NgUfclc7JtYx5oZ9BoXM2sx4ZwcrgjnaEAqM0pFlnDgU-JBwg2v-yEQlurbI4moBBgwxVZDpmw&utm-content-175937695&utm-source-hs-email

OTHER NEWS

Geofabrics Thought Leadership Series Video – Episode #2: Australian Manufacturing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyzZdFoe_kE

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