September 2021 Vol. 6

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NEWSMAKERS: * AGRU * Carpi Tech * ExcelPlas * GeoVolt™ * Huesker * Layfield * Mike Dobie * NILEX * Propex * SKAPS * Tensar

INDUSTRY NEWS

Layfield Geosynthetics and SKAPS Industries Release GeoVolt™ Conductive Geocomposite
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2021/09/20/layfield-geosynthetics-and-skaps-industries-release-geovolt-conductive-geocomposite/

Carpi Tech Experts Discuss Use of Geosynthetics for Hydraulic and Transport Tunnels and Shafts [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/uELUCiVSJRMSOgf#pdfviewer

Nilex Show How to Effortlessly Install Geomembranes (New Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgI4PH-HAj8

Huesker Joins Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC)
https://www.isupply.org.au/profile/huesker-australia/

NEW PATENTS

Researchers at University of South Florida Patent HDPE Geomembrane with Improved Stabilization [PDF]
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20210292526.pdf

Propex Patent New Internally Braced Geosynthetic Mattress for Erosion control
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20210292990.pdf

US Patent for Multi-layer Geotextile-Plastic Particle Water Treatment System
https://appliedhe.com/news/2021/09/23/us-patent-for-multi-layer-geotextile-plastic-particle-water-treatment-system-bagged-by-iau-researchers/

GEOMEMBRANES

Study of Degradation of Environmental Protection Geomembrane in a Waste Water Pond: A Case study
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016421000554

New Book Chapter on Geosynthetics for Containment Ponds, Reservoirs and Canals
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/icehge.65000.311

Huesker Researchers are Testing a New Landfill Geomembrane Covering System to Improve Landfill Gas Emissions
https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/unl-researchers-work-to-improve-landfill-gas-emissions-and-community-0/

Feasibility Study of Geomembrane Solar Photovoltaics System At Abandoned Mine Tailings Sites
https://prism.ucalgary.ca/handle/1880/113931

GEOTEXTILES

Evaluating the Performance Benefits for Low-Volume Roadways Constructed with Geosynthetic Wicking Fabrics: A Case Study
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-77238-3_64

Effects of Adding a Geotextile into a Pavement Structure on FWD Experimental Data and Estimated Pavement Remaining Service Life
https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/effects-of-adding-a-geotextile-into-a-pavement-structure-on-fwd-/19698194

GEOTEXTILE TUBES AND BAGS

Western Australia to Install Geotextile Sand Containers at Drummond Cove for Beach Stabilization
https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2021/09/Drummond-Cove-stabilisation-and-protection-works-complete.aspx

SBPF Appeals ConCom Geotube Removal Order
https://www.ack.net/stories/sbpf-appeals-concom-geotube-removal-order,26055?

Report: Keep Geotubes Until Baxter Road Can Be Relocated
https://www.ack.net/stories/report-keep-geotubes-until-baxter-road-can-be-relocated,25991

Monitoring of Sedimentation on Geosynthetic Bags Installation Area in Mangroves in Indonesia
https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/ijms/article/view/38521

GEOGRIDS

Fragility Curves for Slope Stability of Geogrid Reinforced River Levees
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/19/2615/pdf

Viscoelastic Analysis of Top-Down Crack in Geosynthetic Reinforced Asphalt Pavements Using FEM
https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/viscoelastic-analysis-of-top-down-crack-in-geosynthetic-reinforc/19698064

Model Research on the Deformation Behaviour of Geogrid Supported by Rigid-Flexible Piles Under Cyclic Loading
https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/model-research-on-the-deformation-behavior-of-geogrid-supported-/19669632

Design and Analysis of Earth Slopes Using Geosynthetics
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-33-6346-5_62

TECHNICAL FORUMS

ACigs – September 2021 Technical Forum #2 – Geo Reinforcement
https://www.acigs.org/resorces/video-library/acigs-september-2021-technical-forum-2-geo-reinforcement

UPCOMING WEBINARS

MRP Webinar Series 9: Load-bearing Bridge Abutments Supported on Polymer Geogrid Reinforced Fill (27th October 2021)
By Michael Dobie of Tensar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bg0FIBnzqE

Practical Applications for use of Tensar Stabilisation Geogrids in Rail Applications (30th September 2021)
http://info.tensar.co.uk/rail-webinar?utm-campaign=EH-Webina-_Rail&utm-medium=email&-hsmi=161834502

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