Rise of BGMs Causing a Stir

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Rise of BGMs Causing a Stir (Special Feature)

New Market for Geomembranes in Floating Solar

Presto Geosystems Issues Statement that Their Products do not Contains Intentionally Added PFAS

Ban on Intentionally Added Microplastics Set to Come into Force in the EU
Restrictions on microplastics intentionally added to products are set to enter EU law following the end of the scrutiny period for an implementing regulation last week.
EU must clamp down on microplastics from geosynthetics and textiles

Garware Technical Fibres sees Pre-tax Net Profits Jump 28% in the First Half of FY24
“Geosynthetics business continued its strong growth momentum both on top-line and profits,” said Garware

Huesker Webinar – Extending the Service Life of Pavements Using Geosynthetics (6 December 2023)

Novel Methodology for Carbon Removal from Ocean Microalgal Blooms Announced
lined and capped with a geomembrane, creating a permanent biomass-storage structure. The site is continuously monitored to ensure a minimum stability period of 1,000 years with no resulting decomposition

Smart Infrastructure Using Instrumented Geogrids: Can’t Measure, Can’t Improve?
Professor Mair highlighted the innovative use of geogrids instrumented with FO cables as early warning systems for the detection of slopes and sinkholes. He also showed how wireless sensors and satellite data can also provide early warning detection systems.

Supplement to Prospectus for Core & Main Inc. Geosynthetic Solutions (Declassified)

The Chequered History of Geotextile Tubes to Create Artificial Surf Reefs

The Urgent Need to Investigate Microplastic Contamination in Groundwater: Soil and Groundwater Interactions as Key Drivers

40 Years Saving the Earth – IGS 40th Anniversary Lecture, David Shercliff and Kasia Zamara

GeoNational – Australia’s Newest Geomembrane Installer

Demand for Geosynthetic Products Lifts as Civils and Construction Flourish

Seaman Corp Seeking Geomembrane Sales Rep.

INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS

Interview with Dave Woods Technical Manager of Huesker Ltd.

Interview with Solmax’s New Sales Engineer for Renewable Energies

Interview with Solmax’s Commercial Director Patrick Favand (in French)

GEOMEMBRANES

Integrated Digital Image Analyses for Understanding the Particle Shape Effects on Sand–Geomembrane Interface Shear

Research on Bidirectional Reservation Method for Geomembrane Compensation Slack

Assessing Water Dynamics and Net Percolation Rates within Engineered Geomembrane Cover Systems for Mine Waste Rock Piles: A Long-Term Field Monitoring Study

GEOTEXTILES

Tensile and Tearing Properties of a PP and PET Geocomposite Mechanically Damaged by Repeated Loading and Abrasion

Behaviour of Geocomposite and Geotextile Reinforced Soil Bed- an Experimental Study

GEOTEXTILE TUBES

Comparative Experimental Study of Geotube Groins and Mixed Clay–Geotube Groins under Various Flow Conditions

GCCMs

Designing with Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats – the Importance of Managing Risk by using ASTM D8364-21 ‘Standard Specification for GCCM Materials’

GEOGRIDS

Applications and Modelling of Geosynthetics in Highway Infrastructure [PDF]

A Comparative Study of Geosynthetically Reinforced Earth Foundations in Multi-Utility Transportation Infrastructure for High-Speed Railways

Investigation of Variability in Large-Scale Laboratory Box Testing of Geosynthetics

Improving the Resistance of Asphalt Pavements Against Cracking with a Geosynthetic Interlayer: A Comprehensive Review

Geosynthetic Solutions for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Development by Prof. Geosynthetic Solutions for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Development [PDF]

Slope Stability Analysis Using 2 & 3-Dimensional Methods of Basal Reinforced Slopes [PDF]

Macro and Micro Analyses of Static and Dynamic Shear Characteristics of Geogrid and Rubber–Sand Mixture Interface

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