Serious Safety Concerns Over Common Additives

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BREAKING NEWS

Serious Safety Issues Emerge Over Use of Common Additives in HDPE Geomembranes [PDF]

HDPE Modified with Carbon Nanodots Show Great Potential for Geomembranes
Just 0.1% Carbon Nanodots in HDPE significantlyImproved Mechanical Properties and Increased Oxidative Stability

INDUSTRY NEWS

CARPI Reviews Potential HPP Projects on Tajikistan’s Zarafshon River

Sotrafa – Secure Containment Solutions with Alvatech Geomembranes

Tensar Granted Patent for Sensor-enabled Method for Monitoring the Health, Condition, and/or Status of Rail Track Infrastructure

Indian Pollution Control Board Reports Non-compliance at Seven Geosynthetic Dewatering Tubes (Geo-tube) Filtration Sites
All seven geo-tubes were monitored and sample was collected and analysed in Lucknow Lab. As per sample analysis results, all were found non complying with regard to prescribed norms for pH (6.5-8.5), dissolved oxygen (5.0 mg/l), total suspended solids (50 mg/l), chemical oxygen demand (100 mg/l), biochemical oxygen demand (30 mg/l) and Fecal Coliform (230 MPN/100ml).”

Geotextiles for Protection and Conversation of Glaciers [PDF]

New Method for Monitoring Geogrid Deformation Based on OFDR Technology

Disposal of Solid Waste in Geomembrane-Lined Landfill by Prof. Jai-Young Lee

Titan Environmental Opens New Pacific Region Branch in Canada

Thai Company SCGC Producing Quality HDPE Geomembrane Resin (M600S)

SCGC™ PVC Paste Resin for Coating Geogrid

Webinar #41 GeoANZ#2 Awarded Young Members Presentations (25 Feb. 2025)

Potential of Plastic-Based Waste in Geomaterial Stabilization, Grouting, and Geotechnology Applications: Retro and Prospective Insights

TWINNY S: Reliable Welding Seams of Geomembranes for Shrimp Farms

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

Hinkle Reservoir Replacement Liner, Baffle, and Floating Cover – Presented by Patrick Elliott & Doug Hilts (Viaflex & HCG)

Over 30 Years of Leak Location Surveys: Cliffs Notes Version – Presented by Matthew Kemnitz (LLSI)

Geomembranes Sustainability through Longevity: Mammoth Cave – Presented by Jeff Schwarz (Seaman)

Discussion on Why EIA-PVC alloys are the Best Choice for Long-Term, Improved Performance, Presented by Jan-Pleun Lens (Cooley)

Challenging Environmental Containment for Large Crude Oil Tank Storage Facility – Presented by Brian Fraser (Layfield)

GEOTEXTILES

Performance Evaluation and Development of Design Chart for Coir Geotextile Reinforced Rural Roads

Challenges to Geotextiles for Local Glacier Conservation

GEOGRIDS

Effect of Installation Damage on the Behaviour of a Polypropylene Geogrid in an Aggressive Environment

Evaluation of Secondary Reinforcement Layers on Segmental MSE Wall Behaviour Using 3D Finite Element Method: A Case Study

Failure Mechanisms and Characteristics of High-filled Embankments with Different Types of Geosynthetic Reinforcement

GEOCABLES

Impact of Engineering Geological Environment on Sensor-Enabled Piezoelectric Geocable (SPGC) Monitoring Performance—Accelerated Aging Test

GEOCELLS

Evaluation of the Impact of Sustainable Infrastructure on the Perception of the Community Through the Use of Geocells Made of Recycled Tires in an Educational Environment [PDF]

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Ardaman & Associates Seeking Field Technician for Geosynthetic Projects

WSP Global Seeking CQA Geomembrane Technician

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