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INDUSTRY NEWS
Revolutionary Geosynthetic Drainage Cell iglube™ Developed by Southern Geosynthetics Supplies (SGS)
See SGS iglube Dunstans Reserve Project” from Wayne Alexander on Vimeo
Chinese Researchers Develop Intelligent Multi-Functional Geotextile (MFG)
Strong aging-resistant polyaniline-based geotextiles with piezoresistive sensing, electrode energy storage, electrothermal, and UV protection functions, and their application in smart railway subgrades
Nantucket Conservation Commission to Remove the Existing 900 Feet of Sand-filled Geotextile Tubes
Reinforced Earth Company Ltd. Announces Upcoming Name Change to Geoquest Canada Ltd
Tensar Patent Sensor-Enabled Geogrid for Detecting Subgrade Deformation
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Webinar – New Trends in Geomembrane Testing and Specifications – Introduction of GRI GM 42 for Geomembranes in Extreme Conditions (3 APRIL 2025)
• Background and Publication: Understand the motivations and circumstances leading to the publication of GRI GM42
• Key Differences from GRI GM13: Explore the significant changes and improvements in GRI GM42 compared to the previous GRI GM13 standard
• New Features: Learn about the incorporation of strain hardening and stress crack resistance in the new standard. We’ll discuss the rationale behind these additions and the potential phase-out of stress crack testing due to surfactant issues
Webinar – Geosynthetic Covers to Reduce Leachate Generation and Costs – (8 APRIL 2025)
Webinar – Unlocking the Power of Geocells: Value Engineering Solutions for Mine Infrastructure (8 APRIL 2025)
The presenter is business manager José Pablo George for Presto Geosystems
GEOMEMBRANES
Growth Performance, Survival Rate and Economic Efficiency of Barramundi Cultured in HDPE-lined Ponds
GCLs
Swelling Behaviour of a Hydrophilic Seal in Composite Geomembrane Cut-off Walls Exposed to Various Metal-Rich Solutions
Multivalent cations in the testing liquids exchanged with ionized sodium released from the sodium polyacrylate hydrogels, which resulted in chain aggregation or collapse
GEOCOMPOSITES
Impact of Drainage Geocomposite Affected by Roots on the Infiltration Through a Compacted Soil
GEOGRIDS
Interpretation of Shear Behaviour of Geogrids through Index Installation Damage Testing
Model Test on Geogrid-Reinforced Retaining Wall with Recycled Asphalt Pavement as Backfill Under Static Load
This study performed the scaled model tests to evaluate the mechanical behaviour of retaining walls with recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) as backfill, both with and without geogrid reinforcement, under static loads.
Model Tests on Wicking Geosynthetic Composite Reinforced Bases Over Weak Subgrade
NEW JOBS
AECOM Seeking Civil Engineer for Geosynthetics Projects
Duties to prepare reservoir and pond designs including geosynthetic lining, leak detection/collection systems, breach analysis, outlet works, and spillways
Solmax Seeking Senior Process Engineer as for the Consolidation of European Nonwoven Production in France
This role is based in Bezons until the end of 2026 after which the role will be based in their new facility in Les Mureaux
WSP Seeking Technical Director – (Mine Waste / Mining) with Substantial and Broad Experience in Geosynthetics, Mine Waste and Tailings
To provide specialised technical input focused on tailings management facilities, heap leach facilities, water impoundments, waste rock dump design, soil mechanics, soil improvement methods, geosynthetic materials engineering and related civil engineering work for projects worldwide
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