June 2023 Vol. 1

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NEWSMAKERS:  * ABG Geosynthetics * Alan Bamforth * Bentonite HDTMA * CETCO * GNA * * Geosynthetic Intelligence Reports * Geosynthetics * HUESKER * Jaylon * Kerry Rowe * Layfield * Macceferri * Paramesh™ * PFAS * PVC-EIA Liners * Ring Shear Apparatus * Solmax * Tensar * Watershed Solar

INDUSTRY NEWS

Layfield Launches New Geosynthetics Website
www.layfieldgeo.com

Understanding the Corporate Structure and Network of HUESKER Companies
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/XcXMGpUtnIuXCMV

World’s Strongest Geogrid Installed for Slope Stabilization on Ring Road in Brazil
1750 kN/m strength geogrids from Huesker
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/06/01/embankment-reinforcement-using-the-worlds-strongest-geogrid/

Amazing Video of Road in Chile Made Possible with Geogrids
https://www.itemfix.com/v?t=ajp6ox

Amazing Video of Road in India Made with Geotextile
https://www.itemfix.com/v?t=vlxij2

How Geogrid Advancements Can Benefit Pipeline Operators
https://read.nxtbook.com/gulf_energy_information/pipeline_and_gas_journal/january_2023/technology_geogrid_pipeline.html

Paramesh™ System from Maccaferri Used to Protect Major Indonesian Road from Landslides
https://www.maccaferri.com/id/news/paramesh-system-from-maccaferri-for-the-bajo-malawatar-road-segment/

Biodiversity Net Gain, and How Geosynthetics Products Can Help Make it a Reality
https://abg-geosynthetics.com/company/news-archive/biodiversity-net-gain-and-how-geosynthetics-products-can-help-make-it-a-reality/

Watershed Solar Awarded Another Patent for PV Cells Mounted on Tufted Geosynthetics
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20230170837.pdf

GEOMEMBRANES

Diffusion and Partitioning of Different PFAS Compounds Through Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Three Different PVC-EIA Liners
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/Qc51PJK81FNkjxl

Interface Behaviour Analysis of Different Geomembrane Liner Systems Based on Particle Image Velocimetry Techniques
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/11/6614/pdf?version=1685374846

Strength Characteristics of a Smooth HDPE Geomembrane/Nonwoven Geotextile Interface Based on a Novel Ring Shear Apparatus [PDF]
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/11/2497/pdf?version=1685354202

Effect of Soil Compaction Conditions on Geomembrane–Soil Interface Strength
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9781851666447500197

GEOTEXTILES

Spectral Analysis of Processes Using Geotextile Nonwoven Materials
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10692-023-10398-7

GEOCOMPOSITES

Be Mindful of Misleading Performance Data When Specifying Geocomposites – By Alan Bamforth
https://abg-geosynthetics.com/company/news-archive/be-mindful-of-misleading-performance-data-when-specifying-geocomposites-by-alan-bamforth/

GCLs

Impact of Effluent Organic Matter on Perfluoroalkyl Acid Removal from Wastewater Effluent by CETCO Granular Activated Carbon and Alternative Adsorbents
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0043135423005419

Experimental study on Impermeability of GCL Mixed with Bentonite-HDTMA
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/GvicXnsFqr38eTh

GEOCELLS

Evaluation of the Structural Performance of the Geocell-Stabilized Flexible Pavement
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214391223000946

GEOGRIDS

Bearing Capacity of Shallow Strip Foundations on Reinforced Soil Subjected to Loading
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266352X23003075

Experimental Research on the Creep Behaviour of the Interface of Compacted Loess and High-Density Polyethylene Geogrid
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370993230_Experimental_Research_on_the_Creep_Behavior_of_the_Interface_of_Compacted_Loess_and_High-Density_Polyethylene_Geogrid

Effect of Geogrid Reinforcement on Shear Strength Characteristics of a Rubber-Sand Mixture under Undrained Triaxial Test
https://www.proquest.com/docview/2793533001

Application of Cement Deep Mixing (CDM) Combined with Geogrid to Reinforce Slope and Landslide Mitigation
https://www.ijaemr.com/uploads/pdf/archivepdf/2023/IJAEMR_575.pdf

Use of RCC pile, Anchor Bolt and Geogrid for Building Construction on an Unstable Slope
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s40677-023-00243-8.pdf

Analysis of a Large-Scale Physical Model of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Piled Embankment and Analytical Design Methods
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/6/1464/pdf?version=1685872493

NEW JOBS

Jaylon Seeking Geomembrane Technicians (Salary Up to $70K)
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/jobs/jobview/geomembrane-technicians/de1ac11f-da75-44af-a373-c5aca28fed6f?page_referral_element=You%20may%20also%20be%20interested%20in%20these%20jobs

Solmax Seeking Production Planner
https://www.tencategeo.eu/en/company/careers/vacancies/ueuZ/Production-Planner—EMEA

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Essential Look into Global Geosynthetic Developments with the Weekly GNA Newsletter
GNA connects engineers, regulators, facility owners, and other stakeholders around the world to its readers and advertising participants.
GNA’s global audience of tens of thousands of subscribers includes civil engineers, regulators, contractors, geosynthetic installers, CQA professionals, and facility owners involved with geotechnical applications.
GNA is a digital news communications and technology platform focused on digital publishing and delivering breaking geosynthetics news relevant to environmental engineering for the geotechnical and geo-environmental community.
Be in the know with an essential look into global geosynthetic developments with our weekly GNA newsletter.
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How to Get Noticed by More Than 48,000 People in the Geosynthetic Space Across the Globe
GNA reaches over 48,000 people each month and this high level of audience engagement comes from years of creating content that matters to the geosynthetic industry.
We provide the industry’s most reliable and current information and have the trust and attention of the leaders and decision-makers.
Not only can we help you get in front of our highly engaged audience, but we also have a number of channels you can use to target your message – as well as the subject matter experts to put it all together.
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• Articles published on GNA get thousands of views and are distributed widely through 3rd Party Affiliates
• GNA is now the most read source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics Worldwide
• Since GNA is published up to 12 times per month, no other source of Geosynthetic Industry News comes close to being as current and up-to-date
• In 2017 we have increased readership by 10,000+ through India, Africa, and Asia
• Special Advertising Packages Available for Geosynthetic Manufacturers, Installers, and Service Providers.

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI, and ISO standards. 
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment, and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time. 

Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
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Among GNA’s objectives are:

  • To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
  • To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
  • To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users, and installers.

GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles, and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
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May 2023 Vol. 10

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GNA – The Most Widely Read Online Geosynthetics Publication
Time Sensitive Messaging for the Global Geosynthetics Industry


NEWSMAKERS:  * Artificial Reefs * Biodigestors * Boyd Ramsey * CABOT * Cidelsa * Class Action * Coir Geotextiles * Ethics * Floating Covers * GNA * * Geosynthetic Intelligence Reports * Geosynthetics * Geotextile Sand Containers (GTSC) * Geotextile Tubes (GTT) * Glacier Blankets * Kuraray * Layfield * Macceferri * Mitsui Chemicals * NAUE * Nicolas Regibeau * PBS * PFAS * Polybutylene Succinate * PVC Geomembranes * TenCate * VOCs

INDUSTRY NEWS

Understanding the Corporate Structure and Network of NAUE Companies
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/wpNtz04LdiwGje7

New Webinar “Cabot’s Black Masterbatches for Geomembrane Applications to Meet and Exceed GM-13”  June 6, 2023
This webinar will be hosted by Nicolas Regibeau, Cabot’s Senior AD Associate Scientist
Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AsLxnp3nS8K2AQqqtkwJkX4L7v2T8Un64gnXUyt84GAvrawugoSe~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg

MACCAFERRI Global Webinar “Sustainable Water Management in Civil Engineering Structures” 6th June 2023
https://www.maccaferri.com/webinar/sustainable-water-management-in-civil-engineering-structures/

Why Have Most Geotextile Artificial Reefs Never Really Worked?
https://www.theinertia.com/surf/why-have-most-artificial-reefs-never-really-worked/

Accelerating the Pathway to Truly Sustainable Geotextiles (Special Feature) [PDF]
https://www.excelplas.com/pathway-to-truly-sustainable-geotextiles/

Model Case Study of Coir Biodegradable Geotextiles in India (VIDEO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-vtHN_dtKs&t=139s

Geomembrane-Capped Landfill PV Solar Plant Owner Syncarpha Capital Named 2023 Project of The Year Winner
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gems-landfill-pv-solar-plant-140300653.html

South American Company Seeking Interested Parties for Commericalization of New Biodigestor Technology Using PVC Geomembranes
http://www.cidelsa.com/es/
Contact:  [email protected]

PFAS Class Action on Behalf of First Australians Settles for $22M
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/jWWQtbMQg4jnYQc

Dredging Sediment from Carolina Lake to Fill Geotextile Tubes Placed Around the Perimeter of the Lake to Create a Stable and Natural Shoreline
https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2023/05/24/dredging-of-cb-lake-is-underway/

Geotextile Tubes to be Used to Store Biosolids in British Columbia for Odour Control
Staff sought $50,000 for detailed design and tendering to install geotextile tubes to store smelly bio-solids at the facility, part of efforts to minimize an odor complained about by some community members. The estimated costs for the supply and installation of a Geotextile tube system are around $386,000.
https://www.iheartradio.ca/bounce/kootenays/news/castlegar-city-council-talks-odor-complaints-ongoing-improvements-1.19700311

Webinar on Ethics and Geosynthetics by Boyd Ramsey (20th June 2023)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/781466224898678613

Layfield Seeking Geomembrane Installation Technicians
https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=231d944817c79ba2

NEW PATENTS

Patent for Multilayer Geomembrane for Preventing Diffusion of Hazardous Substances from Landfills
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20230158785.pdf

New Patent for Method and Apparatus for Recovery of Persons or Animals from Geomembrane-Lined Channels
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20230159142.pdf

GEOTEXTILES

Glacier Blanketing with Geotextiles: Two Approaches in the European Alps
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/Gmpbe2b1hhP1tqE

Road Performance of Self-Adhesive Basalt Fibre Geotextiles Based on the Background of Long-Life Pavements
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950061823014897

GEOTEXTILE TUBES

Novel Geotextile Tube Type Sludge Dehydration Device Combined with Vacuum Preloading and Sludge Dehydration Method
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20230159366.pdf

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Essential Look into Global Geosynthetic Developments with the Weekly GNA Newsletter
GNA connects engineers, regulators, facility owners, and other stakeholders around the world to its readers and advertising participants.
GNA’s global audience of tens of thousands of subscribers includes civil engineers, regulators, contractors, geosynthetic installers, CQA professionals, and facility owners involved with geotechnical applications.
GNA is a digital news communications and technology platform focused on digital publishing and delivering breaking geosynthetics news relevant to environmental engineering for the geotechnical and geo-environmental community.
Be in the know with an essential look into global geosynthetic developments with our weekly GNA newsletter.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

How to Get Noticed by More Than 48,000 People in the Geosynthetic Space Across the Globe
GNA reaches over 48,000 people each month and this high level of audience engagement comes from years of creating content that matters to the geosynthetic industry.
We provide the industry’s most reliable and current information and have the trust and attention of the leaders and decision-makers.
Not only can we help you get in front of our highly engaged audience, but we also have a number of channels you can use to target your message – as well as the subject matter experts to put it all together.
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• GNA now has +30,000 views per month
• Articles published on GNA get thousands of views and are distributed widely through 3rd Party Affiliates
• GNA is now the most read source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics Worldwide
• Since GNA is published up to 12 times per month, no other source of Geosynthetic Industry News comes close to being as current and up-to-date
• In 2017 we have increased readership by 10,000+ through India, Africa, and Asia
• Special Advertising Packages Available for Geosynthetic Manufacturers, Installers, and Service Providers.

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI, and ISO standards. 
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment, and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time. 

Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au

Among GNA’s objectives are:

  • To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
  • To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
  • To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users, and installers.

GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles, and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/

GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.
Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
To subscribe, visit https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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May 2023 Vol. 9

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GNA – The Most Widely Read Online Geosynthetics Publication
Time Sensitive Messaging for the Global Geosynthetics Industry


NEWSMAKERS:  * ASTM * CARPI * CCX * CETCO * Concrete Canvas * EPA * Floating Covers * GCCM * GCL * GNA * Geofabrics * Geotextile Sand Containers (GSC)* Geosynthetic Intelligence Reports * Geosynthetics * Geotextile Tubes * GrantHelp * Graphene * J.P. Giroud * Koerner Lecture * MiraGrid™ * Piezocapacitive Geotextiles * SMEC * Springer * TenCate * THRACE * VaporBlock™ * VIAFLEX * VOC

INDUSTRY NEWS

Concrete Canvas’ CCX used by Norman Foster and Holcim to create Low-Carbon Housing Solution
https://youtu.be/FVS_Oo3kIOE

See the Slide Pack for the 2023 Koerner Lecture by J.P. Giroud here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xp34bfa9s26xl9s/FGI-Webinar-Giroud%202023%20Koerner%20Lecture%20Webinar-Revised-5-19-23.pdf?dl=0

See Video the 2023 Koerner Lecture by J.P. Giroud here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyycftrzmlw6imw/FGI%20Webinar_%20From%20Zero%20Leak%20at%20
End%20of%20Geomembrane%20Installation%20to%20Zero%20Leakage%20in%20Service.mp4?dl=1

THRACE Receives 1st Ranking “Platinum’ Status for ESG Transparency
https://www.thracegroup.com/fr/en/news/1rst-ranking-ldquoplatinumrdquo-for-thrace-group/

Understanding the Corporate Structure and Network of THRACE Companies
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/f2p7xx8fLl92lfo

Environmental Groups Sue US-EPA Over VOC Emissions from MSW Landfills
https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-08/EIP%20v.%20Regan%20-%20LEF%20Complaint%20July%2029%202022.pdf

Viaflex VaporBlock Plus Barrier Geomembrane: Best in Class Protection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgGLjeNGwx8

Chinese Receive US Patent for Making Geogrids from Medical Waste
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20230149988.pdf

Patent Granted for Piezocapacitive Geotextiles Using Graphene
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11650109.pdf

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ASTM Update Standard Guide for Installation of Geosynthetic Clay Liners (2023)
https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/astm/astmd610223

Springer Publishers Call for Papers for a Special Issue: ‘Soil-Geosynthetic Interaction’
https://resource-cms.springernature.com/springer-cms/rest/v1/content/25263076/data/v1

Geosynthetic Clay Liner University by CETCO (6th June 2023)
https://allevents.in/lakewood/geosynthetic-clay-liner-university/10000634935869277

R&D Tax Incentive Made Easy for Geosynthetic Companies in Australia
https://granthelp.com.au/about-us/

GEOMEMBRANES

SMEC Showcase PNG Edevu Hydropower Project with 55 m High Geomembrane Faced Rockfill Dam
https://www.smec.com/au/general/engineering-support-continues-at-edevu-hydropower-project/

Analysis of a Landfill Cover Without Geomembrane Using Varied Particle Sizes of Recycled Concrete
http://www.jrmge.cn/abstract-1200.html

Transport of Heavy Metal Contaminants in a Composite Liner Under Non-Isothermal Conditions
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.22.00396?journalCode=jgein

FLOATING COVERS

Treatment of Odours and Emissions using an In-Situ Floating Reactive Barrier Technology
https://www.accesswater.org/publications/proceedings/-10091921/treatment-of-odors-and-emissions-using-an-in-situ-floating-reactive-barrier-technology

GEOTEXTILE TUBES

Placement of Geotextile Tubes for Coastal Management in Bengkulu Province Indonesia
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/1173/1/012023/pdf

GEOGRIDS

Analysis of The Shear Strength of a Soil Geosynthetic Interface Using Tencate Miragrid™ GX55/30 Woven Geogrid and Thrace TG3030S Rigid Polypropylene Geogrid
https://sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/cee-2023-0040

New Approach to Junction Efficiency Analysis of Hexagonal Geogrid Using Digital Image Correlation Method
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000377

Comparison of Geosynthetic Basal Reinforcement Options for Railway Embankments Over Soft Soils
https://pubs.aip.org/aip/acp/article/2476/1/020066/2891059

Deformation of Instrumented Geosynthetic-Reinforced Retaining Walls Constructed with Sustainable Locally Available Backfill Soils
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/10/8183/pdf?version=1684335254

Flexural Performance of Concrete Beams Internally Reinforced with Steel, Geogrid and GFRP Meshes
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785423011110

GEOSYNTHETIC DIGITAL MARKETING

Essential Look into Global Geosynthetic Developments with the Weekly GNA Newsletter
GNA connects engineers, regulators, facility owners, and other stakeholders around the world to its readers and advertising participants.
GNA’s global audience of tens of thousands of subscribers includes civil engineers, regulators, contractors, geosynthetic installers, CQA professionals, and facility owners involved with geotechnical applications.
GNA is a digital news communications and technology platform focused on digital publishing and delivering breaking geosynthetics news relevant to environmental engineering for the geotechnical and geo-environmental community.
Be in the know with an essential look into global geosynthetic developments with our weekly GNA newsletter.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

How to Get Noticed by More Than 48,000 People in the Geosynthetic Space Across the Globe
GNA reaches over 48,000 people each month and this high level of audience engagement comes from years of creating content that matters to the geosynthetic industry.
We provide the industry’s most reliable and current information and have the trust and attention of the leaders and decision-makers.
Not only can we help you get in front of our highly engaged audience, but we also have a number of channels you can use to target your message – as well as the subject matter experts to put it all together.
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Do You Have Any Geosynthetics Industry News? – Get in Touch
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• GNA now has +30,000 views per month
• Articles published on GNA get thousands of views and are distributed widely through 3rd Party Affiliates
• GNA is now the most read source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics Worldwide
• Since GNA is published up to 12 times per month, no other source of Geosynthetic Industry News comes close to being as current and up-to-date
• In 2017 we have increased readership by 10,000+ through India, Africa, and Asia
• Special Advertising Packages Available for Geosynthetic Manufacturers, Installers, and Service Providers.

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI, and ISO standards. 
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment, and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time. 

Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au

Among GNA’s objectives are:

  • To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
  • To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
  • To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users, and installers.

GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles, and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/

GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.
Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
To subscribe, visit https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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May 2023 Vol. 8

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GNA – The Most Widely Read Online Geosynthetics Publication
Time Sensitive Messaging for the Global Geosynthetics Industry


NEWSMAKERS:  * AGRU * Barrier Geomembrane * Doolee * Enduroseal™ * Eric Blond * EuroBent * EVOH * GCCM * GNA * Geofabrics * Geotest * Geotextile Sand Containers (GSC)* Geosynthetic Intelligence Reports * Geosynthetics * Global Synthetics * Reinforced Concrete Roll (RCR) * SHM * Strain Hardening Modulus * Tailings Ponds * Viaflex

INDUSTRY NEWS

Understanding the Corporate Structure and Network of AGRU Companies
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/zgKfNZjbHmS0yQp

Global Synthetics Supplies Innovative Geosynthetic Drainage Solutions for Ground-Breaking Sydney Metro Project
https://globalsynthetics.com.au/product/cavidrain-tunnel-invert-drain/

Geofabrics Introduce Enduraseal™ Green Geocomposite Liner – Australian-Made to Act as a Waterproof Barrier
https://www.geofabrics.co/sites/default/files/brochures/enduraseal-green-geocomposite-liner-act-as-waterproof-barrier-may23.pdf

Webinar on HDPE-EVOH Vapour Barrier Geomembranes (24 May, 2023)
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejsf6xh615cc028e&oseq=&c=&ch=

Technical Note – Measurement of ‘Strain Hardening Modulus’ of Geomembranes – With or Without Extensometer? [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/jptwYnuaYTpXfra

Technical Note – Best Practice Geomembrane Testing with Extensometer [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/e3fSdNybIj5udqc

Armouring on Mine Tailings Pond in Arizona with Reinforced Concrete Roll™ (RCR) GCCM
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/zkJOUEgWBrhxx33

The Case of Eurobent Company – Problems of Quality – Adaptation of the Quality Management System to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in terms of Determining the Organizational Context and Risks in a Small Enterprise
https://problemyjakosci.com.pl/en/?p=1221

Australia’s Newest HDPE and GCCM Liner Installer Making a Big Impact
https://doolee.com.au/projects/placement-laters-lining-system/
https://doolee.com.au/projects/hdpe-lining-civil-works-talloman/

Landfill Begins Process of Capping 90 Acres of Closed Cells
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/landfill-begins-process-capping-90-124100263.html

Geotextile Tubes Installed in Delaware Bay NJ to Help Prevent Beach Erosion
https://www.inquirer.com/news/east-point-lighthouse-beach-erosion-delaware-bay-nj-20230519.html

Engineered Solutions for Tough Geomembrane Design Problems
https://www.geotest.net.au/geomembrane-design-engineering-supply-installation/

NEW RESEARCH

Effect of Retardation and Capillarity on Organic Contaminant Diffusion Through an Unsaturated Composite Liner: An Analytical Approach
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370767410_Effect_of_retardation_and_capillarity_on_organic_contaminant_diffusion_through_an_unsaturated_
composite_liner_An_analytical_approach

Performance Evaluation of Solid Waste Landfill Gas Collection with HDPE GeoPipe – Material Characteristics Analysis
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/L9d245elDIlr2W9

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Essential Look into Global Geosynthetic Developments with the Weekly GNA Newsletter
GNA connects engineers, regulators, facility owners, and other stakeholders around the world to its readers and advertising participants.
GNA’s global audience of tens of thousands of subscribers includes civil engineers, regulators, contractors, geosynthetic installers, CQA professionals, and facility owners involved with geotechnical applications.
GNA is a digital news communications and technology platform focused on digital publishing and delivering breaking geosynthetics news relevant to environmental engineering for the geotechnical and geo-environmental community.
Be in the know with an essential look into global geosynthetic developments with our weekly GNA newsletter.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

How to Get Noticed by More Than 48,000 People in the Geosynthetic Space Across the Globe
GNA reaches over 48,000 people each month and this high level of audience engagement comes from years of creating content that matters to the geosynthetic industry.
We provide the industry’s most reliable and current information and have the trust and attention of the leaders and decision-makers.
Not only can we help you get in front of our highly engaged audience, but we also have a number of channels you can use to target your message – as well as the subject matter experts to put it all together.
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• GNA now has +30,000 views per month
• Articles published on GNA get thousands of views and are distributed widely through 3rd Party Affiliates
• GNA is now the most read source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics Worldwide
• Since GNA is published up to 12 times per month, no other source of Geosynthetic Industry News comes close to being as current and up-to-date
• In 2017 we have increased readership by 10,000+ through India, Africa, and Asia
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ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI, and ISO standards. 
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment, and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time. 

Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
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Among GNA’s objectives are:

  • To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
  • To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
  • To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users, and installers.

GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles, and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
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GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.
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(c) 2023 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

GNA is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to GNA you agree to receive regular GNA newsletters as well as the GNA platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of GNA and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow GNA to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  GNA provides an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each GNA newsletter.

May 2023 Vol. 7

Download PDF

GNA – The Most Widely Read Online Geosynthetics Publication
Time Sensitive Messaging for the Global Geosynthetics Industry


NEWSMAKERS:  * ACIGS * Ceteau * ConcMatt™ * Concrete Mat * Elevate™ * EPDM * Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) * GCCM * GNA * Geotextile Sand Containers (GSC) * Geosynthetic Intelligence Reports * Geosynthetics * Geotribology * Geotube™ * Global Synthetics * Leister * Low Impact Development * Maccaferri * MCL Group * NAUE * Seaman Corporation * Self Adhering Geomembrane (SAG) * Strata Geosystems * Terram * Weld Testing

INDUSTRY NEWS

Leister Introduces Handheld Destructive Testing Device for Geomembrane Welds – Fast and Reliable Testing of Welding Seams [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/XPehi62JCzJiRhc

Press Release on Strata Geosystems Private Limited (Declassified) [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/GHb9Oi5wHiWwBpX

Elevate Develop Self-Adhering EPDM Geomembrane – No Need for Welding or Chemical Seaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCrY5HOOKZk

Strategic Partners and Affiliates Network of Global Synthetics [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/BdoaUCecYkdDD5r

GNA Geosynthetic Project Awards
Have you completed a geosynthetic project worthy of recognition? Enter a project award nomination for the 2023 GNA Geosynthetics Excellence Awards.
The project awards recognise top engineering projects in the geosynthetic area and the teams behind them.
The winning team receives free coverage of their project in GNA digital media, amplifying the team’s accomplishments and expanding their professional network.
Be recognised for your expertise in delivering complex geosynthetic projects by completing an online entry for this prestigious award.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

Geosynthetics in Low Impact Development (Special Feature)
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/05/15/geosynthetics-in-low-impact-development/

ACIGS Announces Pavements Masterclass (26-30 June 2023)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/Cfe4A0IctZnDN5X

Council Investing $26M in Capital Works Including Construction of Three Geotextile Sand Container Groynes at Sunset Beach
Three geotextile sand container groynes are being constructed at Sunset Beach to help manage coastal erosion and protect the shoreline
https://councilmagazine.com.au/council-investing-26m-in-capital-works/

Seaman Corporation Receives Honours for Commitment to the Community
https://www.seamancorp.com/news/united-way-honors-seaman-corporation-for-commitment-to-the-community

MCL Group Seeking Geomembrane Installers in Canada
https://ca.linkedin.com/jobs/view/geomembrane-installers-at-mcl-group-ltd-3603600844

NEW RESEARCH

Optical Fibre FBG Monitoring of a Communication Paths and Roadways with a Geosynthetic Systems on Mining Heaps
https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/cee-2023-0037

New Insights into Geotribology of Sand-Geomembrane Interfaces from Novel Experimental Studies
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.23.00013

Analysis of the Utilization of Concrete Mat with Different Configuration on Settlement Behaviour of Soft Soil Via PLAXIS 2D
https://penerbit.uthm.edu.my/periodicals/index.php/rtcebe/article/view/5582/3478

Analysis of The Shear Strength of a Soil Geosynthetic Interface
https://sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/cee-2023-0040

Coastal Erosion & Mitigation in India: Case Study: Geosynthetic Tubes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJwL2z_FDI0

Relationship between the Carbonyl Index (CI) and Fragmentation of Polyolefin Plastics during Aging
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.3c01430

GEOSYNTHETIC DIGITAL MARKETING

Essential Look into Global Geosynthetic Developments with the Weekly GNA Newsletter
GNA connects engineers, regulators, facility owners, and other stakeholders around the world to its readers and advertising participants.
GNA’s global audience of tens of thousands of subscribers includes civil engineers, regulators, contractors, geosynthetic installers, CQA professionals, and facility owners involved with geotechnical applications.
GNA is a digital news communications and technology platform focused on digital publishing and delivering breaking geosynthetics news relevant to environmental engineering for the geotechnical and geo-environmental community.
Be in the know with an essential look into global geosynthetic developments with our weekly GNA newsletter.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

How to Get Noticed by More Than 48,000 People in the Geosynthetic Space Across the Globe
GNA reaches over 48,000 people each month and this high level of audience engagement comes from years of creating content that matters to the geosynthetic industry.
We provide the industry’s most reliable and current information and have the trust and attention of the leaders and decision-makers.
Not only can we help you get in front of our highly engaged audience, but we also have a number of channels you can use to target your message – as well as the subject matter experts to put it all together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCkE3q3sHPg

Do You Have Any Geosynthetics Industry News? – Get in Touch
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Want More GNA? 
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/


Stay Up to Date with the Latest Geosynthetic News by Signing Up for the GNA Newsletter!
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• GNA now has +30,000 views per month
• Articles published on GNA get thousands of views and are distributed widely through 3rd Party Affiliates
• GNA is now the most read source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics Worldwide
• Since GNA is published up to 12 times per month, no other source of Geosynthetic Industry News comes close to being as current and up-to-date
• In 2017 we have increased readership by 10,000+ through India, Africa, and Asia
• Special Advertising Packages Available for Geosynthetic Manufacturers, Installers, and Service Providers.

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI, and ISO standards. 
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment, and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time. 

Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au

Among GNA’s objectives are:

  • To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
  • To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
  • To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users, and installers.

GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles, and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/

GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.
Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
To subscribe, visit https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

GNA™ (Geosynthetic News Alerts™)
GBN™ (Geosynthetic Breaking News™)
GNAu™ (Geosynthetic News Australia™)
GNAf (Geosynthetic News Africa™)
GNC™ (Geosynthetic News China™)
GNCa™ (Geosynthetic News Canada™)
GNI™ (Geosynthetic News India™)
GNInd™ (Geosynthetic News Indonesia™)
GNU™ (Geosynthetic News United States™)

(c) 2023 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

GNA is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to GNA you agree to receive regular GNA newsletters as well as the GNA platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of GNA and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow GNA to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  GNA provides an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each GNA newsletter.