September 2021 Vol. 7

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NEWSMAKERS: * Carpi Tech * Craig Benson * ExcelPlas * HydroGEOPHYSICS * Layfield * Leak Location Surveys * Plaxis Software * Shawn Calendine * Solmax * Super Geomembranes * Subgrade Stabilization Solutions * TenCate * Tensar * TetraTech

INDUSTRY NEWS

Private Equity firm Acquires TenCate Grass, the World’s Largest Artificial Grass and Yarn Backing Manufacturer from Royal TenCate
https://www.houthoff.com/insights/News/Private-equity-firm-Crestview-Partners-acquires-TenCate-Grass

TetraTech Develop Vertical Manhole Apparatus and Method for Providing Access to Leachate Collection Pipes in a Landfills
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11131074.pdf

Solmax Presents Pioneering Possibilities
https://www.shots.net/news/view/solmax-presents-pioneering-possibilities

Route to Super Geomembranes? – Carbon Nanofiber/SiO2 Nanoparticle/HDPE Composites as Physically Resilient and Submersible Water-Repellent Coatings on HDPE Liners
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsanm.1c01498

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

Dr. Craig Benson to Present on ‘Practical Lessons Learned from GCL Case Histories’ (4th August, 2021)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3073400394727526926

Shawn Calendine of HydroGEOPHYSICS to Present on How ELL technologies Can Identify Leaks in Deeply Filled
Geomembrane-Lined Ponds (17th August, 2021)

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5107571675663508238

Tensar Working Across the Globe on Subgrade Stabilisation Solutions (SSS) for your Construction Sites (New Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkI6hyGhIDc

How to Do Geogrid Modelling with Plaxis® Software
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWElZx1A0oc

Self-Sealing Geotextiles – Singapore Researchers Develop Method to Convery Geotextiles to Water Barriers by In-Situ Precipitation of Calcium Carbonate
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11130971.pdf

NEW RESEARCH

Elevated Temperature Effects on Geotextile–Geomembrane Interface Shear Behaviour
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002698

Evaluation of Installation Damage According to Simulated Installation Test Conditions and Creep Deformation of Geosynthetic Reinforcements
https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO202126758081541.page

Laboratory Degradation of a Reinforcement PET-PP Geocomposite Under Accelerated Weathering Conditions
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40891-021-00315-5

Assessment of Load Distribution Mechanism in Geocell Reinforced Foundation Beds using Digital Imaging Correlation Techniques
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214391221001549

Application of Opti-Morph: Optimized Beach Protection by Submerged Geotextile Tubes
https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03348819/

Expert Session on Applications of Geosynthetics in Earth Retaining Structures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms9zi-Wajhs

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

Dr. Craig Benson to Present on ‘Practical Lessons Learned from GCL Case Histories’ (4th August, 2021)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3073400394727526926

Shawn Calendine of HydroGEOPHYSICS to Present on How ELL technologies Can Identify Leaks in Deeply Filled Geomembrane-Lined Ponds (17th August, 2021)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5107571675663508238

NEW JOBS

Layfield Seeking Geomembrane Installation Technicians
https://ca.fidanto.com/jobs/job-opening/farm-labor-contractors/geomembrane-installation-technicians-347189711

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