September 2021 Vol. 5

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NEWSMAKERS: * ABG Geosynthetics * AGRU * BASF * Bureau of Reclamation * Daniel Gibbs * ExcelPlas * FGI * Geofabrics University™ * Huesker * Jaybro * PFAS * SoilTain® * Solmax

INDUSTRY NEWS

Solmax Develops Adjustable Geomembrane Pipe Boot (Breaking News)
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20210285574.pdf

HUESKER Introduces New Geotextile Bag Product and Provides Coastal Protection with Geotextile Sand Container (GSC) Systems
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2021/09/17/huesker-introduces-new-geotextile-bag-product-and-provides-coastal-protection-with-geotextile-container-systems/

The Development of a Hybrid Geosynthetic Clay Liner for Attenuation of PFAS and Other Emerging Contaminants
https://www.geofabrics.co/news/geofabrics-university%E2%84%A2-coming-soon

Case Study: AGRU Lining System Supports an Upgrade at a Northern Nevada Mine
https://agruamerica.com/our-projects/agru-lining-system-nevada-mine/ 

Bureau of Reclamation – Introduction to Geosynthetics by Brian Baumgarten
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/7zwrGRkmgIlfjQO#pdfviewer

Article: How to Install a Geosynthetic Liner in a Large Pond
https://agruamerica.com/how-to-install-a-pond-liner-in-a-large-pond/ 

Water Reservoir Construction with Geosynthetic Lining System by Huesker (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwmGqgfOs68

ABG Geotechnical Engineer & Highways Engineers Present Carbon Saving Geosynthetic Alternatives for Delivering Lower Carbon Highways Projects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a57WHEg-yDs

BASF Debuts IrgaCycle® Additives to Improve Properties of Recycled Plastics Such as Geosynthetics
https://www.plasticstoday.com/additivescolorants/basf-debuts-irgacycle-additives-improve-properties-mechanically-recycled-plastics

Geofabrics Thought Leadership Series – Episode #1: Local Infrastructure (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOMVBZ2XSpw

UPCOMING WEBINARS

SOLMAX WEBINAR SERIES – Choices of Geosynthetic Clay Liners (30th September 2021)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3783980679636968720

TC-B Webinar – Successfully Specifying, Performing, and Interpreting Interface Shear Tests (30th September 2021) by Gary Torosian
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JmLLZkwCTDyORu5pLADX3w

Water is the Enemy! Learn about Subsurface Drainage Geo Solutions (30th September 2021) by Raymond Chow (Jaybro)
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/485cbad51ca74f22b5afcdceb0bd3190

NEW BOOKS

Use of Geosynthetics for Hydraulic and Transport Tunnels and Shafts (Book Chapter)
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/icehge.65000.353

NEW RESEARCH

Shear Characteristics of the Interface between Recycled Concrete Aggregates and Various Geosynthetics
https://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/ace/2021/8374376.pdf

Influence of the Non-Woven Geotextile (NWG) on the Engineering Properties of Clayey-Sand Treated with Copper Slag-Based Geopolymer
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950061821025824

JOBS

Huesker Seeking Business Development Manager for Geosynthetics
https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/business-development-manager-at-huesker-australia-pty-ltd-2715160812

BMS Performance Seeking Technical Sales Representative for Geosynthetic Lining Products
https://bmsperformance.com/aus/advert/technical-sales-representative-4/

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