Moody’s Update Solmax’s Credit Rating

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BREAKING NEWS

Moody’s Update Solmax’s Credit Rating [PDF]
Moody’s say Solmax now face a more difficult operating environment in their end markets of Asia and AMERICAS due to heightened competition

EDITOR’S CORNER

Solmax Banking on Using Geomembranes in Earth Basin Heat Storage (EBHS) for District Heating (DH)

LEGAL CASES

Bereaved Horse Owner Wants to Dig Up Landfill to Find Horse but Solid Waste Authority Says Risk of Damage to Geomembrane Liner is Too Great

County Landfill Argue that Geosynthetics Will Protect Aquifers of Ranch Owners from Contamination in Texas Court of Appeal

INDUSTRY NEWS

Introducing Industry Digital News (IDN) – A Suite a Specialized Newsletters Straight into Your Inbox Weekly
Subscribe now for free weekly newsletters on Mine Tailings, Coastal and Landfill
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One Leak Every 25.65 m2 – The Critical Importance of Electrical Leak Detection on Flat Membranes

Demo Dave is Back and Bigger than Ever!

Index23 Seminar – SUSTAINABLE USE OF GEOSYNTHETICS (VIDEO)

Call to Address Shortcomings in Geo tube Offshore Breakwater Project – The Hindu

The NLWC Advocates for Appropriate Mitigation of Existing Geo tubes

MATEST Release Large Shearmec™ – Electromechanical Shear Box for Large-Sized Geosynthetic Samples

National Buried Infrastructure Facility Project in Collaboration with Tensar Wins Prestigious Sustainability Award

Thrace Group Release Date of First Half 2024 Financial Results
Thrace Group Key Financial Metrics:
• Turnover: €186.5 million, a 3.5% increase from €180.1 million in H1 2023, primarily due to a 9.1% rise in sales volumes.
• EBITDA: €24.5 million, up 1.9% from €24.1 million in the same period last year.
• Gross Profit: €42.2 million, reflecting a 1.7% increase compared to H1 2023.

Soil Laced with Explosive Residues Dewatered with Geotextile Dewatering Tubes Where the Bioremediation Occurs

New Landfill Infrastructure with Geosynthetics Offers Challenges – Managers Demand Regs
Advances in landfill design, including gas flaring systems and leachate recirculation processes, have made landfill operations more challenging. The integrity of these designs can only be achieved and maintained through proper operations.
The use of geosynthetics, for example, poses a challenge. When a lined landfill cell goes on line, the first lift of trash must be carefully monitored to ensure that large, sharp objects do not penetrate the liner and damage the leachate collection system. Landfill equipment must be kept off areas where the landfill liner could be damaged and with the advent of geosynthetic landfill caps, landfill managers must place soils to maintain slope stability. The use of alternative landfill covers, such as spray-on foams and manufactured fabrics, is expected to become increasingly popular, particularly at larger landfills that are designed to meet an area’s long-term solid waste disposal needs.

Geosynthetics for Water Retention Under Highways

Polyethylene Microplastic Exposure Adversely Affects Egg Quality in Human and Mice

GEOMEMBRANES

Angle-Based Residual Strength Estimation of Geotextile/Textured Geomembrane Interface

GEOTEXTILES

Wastewater Treatment with Geotextile Filters: The Role in Permeability and Pollutant Control

GCLs

Performance Evaluation of Final Sediment Volume Over Swell Index of GCLs in Terms of Liquid Limit and Hydraulic Conductivity

GEOGRIDS

Research on Mechanical Behaviour of Geogrid–Soil Interface Under Rainfall Infiltration

PVDs

Prefabricated Vertical Drain Alleviating Clogging Mechanism of Soft Ground by Air-boosted Vacuum Preloading Method

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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. 

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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.

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Solmax Positioning as Pioneer in Geosynthetics

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Solmax Positioning Itself as the Pioneer of the Future of Geosynthetics Through Recruitment of Innovation 

INDUSTRY NEWS

Maccaferri Launches Suites of Geosynthetic Design Software Tools
EcoMac R: Estimates soil loss evaluating erosion risks on unprotected slopes and recommending optimal solutions with reinforced geomats. 
EcoMac S: Defines the required tensile strength of geomats and anchorage spacing for slope stabilization. 
EcoMac B: Provides tailored anchorage solutions for protecting channel banks from erosion. 

NAUE Introduces SolutionFinder Tool for Levee Design
It helps to identify the maximum stress caused by overflow events while ensuring the long-term functionality of drainage zones through geotextile.

Do You Know the New Specifications for Overground Slurry Stores with Geomembrane Liners and Covers?

Geosynthetic Levee Repair & Protection Webinar | Solmax & Muscle Wall Solutions for Levees (Recorded Video)

Geotextile Sandbags Allow Rapid Progress in Riverbank Construction in Cambodia

Green Roofs – A Geosynthetics Approach to Enhance Urban Greenery and Biodiversity on Bare Building Surfaces

The Road to a New Detergent for the Accelerated Notched Stress Cracking Testing
• Igepal CA-630: A trademarked product by Solvay, it is an alkylphenol ethoxylate (octylphenol ethoxylate) with an average of 9 ethylene oxide units per molecule.
• Akopal N100: By Clariant is essentially the same chemical composition as Igepal CA-630, also an octylphenol ethoxylate with similar ethoxylation.
• Dehyton® PL is a non-ionic surfactant produced by BASF

Solmax Geosynthetics Malaysia Regional Manager Presenting on Design and Construction of Geotube® Containment Dyke Over Soft Clay (18 February 2025)

NEW PATENTS

Watershed Geosynthetics Develops Shear Resistant Geomembrane Using Mechanical Engagement

TenCate Develops Geosynthetic Fabric with Differential Wicking Capability

JANUARY WEBINARS

Webinar: NAUE GlacierProtect™ – Advancing Innovation in the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (21 Jan 2025)

Webinar: MSE Wall Failure Lessons Learned (21 January 2025)

Webinar: Selection of Long-Term Shear Strength Parameters for Strain Softening Geosynthetic Interfaces (30 Jan 2025)

GEOMEMBRANES

Investigating the Shear Characteristics of Geomembrane–Sand Interfaces Under Freezing Conditions

FLOATING COVERS

Effectiveness of Floating Covers in Mitigating Ammonia and Hydrogen Sulphide Emissions from Lab-Scale Swine Slurry Pits

LANDFILL COVERS

Performance Evaluation of Recycled Concrete Aggregates as Drainage Material in Combination with Geosynthetics for Landfill Cover Systems

GEOGRIDS

FFDM Software Development Series 13- Modelling Geosynthetic Reinforcing Material Subjected to Pull-out

Mechanical Model of Tensile Loading of Geotechnical Reinforcement Materials

Hybrid Reinforced Earth Retention System for Sustainable Slope Protection
The system combines soil nailing, geogrid reinforcement, geocell walls, and biotechnical stabilization

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• 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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Tensar CMC Stock Price Falls Dramatically

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BREAKING NEWS

Tensar CMC Stock Price Falls Dramatically on Back of Negative EBITDA Results [PDF]

Solmax Seeking Director, Commercial Excellence

Solmax in Major Recruitment Drive – Over a Dozen New Positions to be Filled!

Solmax Seeking Technical Manager for Germany

Solmax Seeking Global Internal Communication Specialist

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES

Huesker Introduces New Product Line for 2025 – bioLine™ fully Bio-based and Biodegradable Geotextiles

NAUE Launch GlacierProtect™100% Biodegradable, Mechanically Bonded Nonwoven Geotextile

RENOLIT Introduces New KOLOS PVC Membrane

JANUARY WEBINARS

Webinar: NAUE GlacierProtect™ – Advancing Innovation in the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (21 Jan 2025)

Webinar: MSE Wall Failure Lessons Learned (21 January 2025)

Webinar: Selection of Long-Term Shear Strength Parameters for Strain Softening Geosynthetic Interfaces (30 Jan 2025)

INDUSTRY NEWS

Nantucket Land & Water Council Say Geotextile Tubes are Detrimental for the Environment

Pozidrain™ Offers the Solution for New Zealand Landfill Capping Problem Under the Supervision of Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

Tech Note – Transmissivity of Geovolt® Conductive Geotextile

The Importance of Extrusion Welding and Proper Protocols in Concrete Protective Liner (CPL) Applications

US Inventor Develops New Geosynthetic Drainage System

LATEST RESEARCH

A Model for Predicting Permeability of Geotextile Envelope for Subsurface Drainage after Combined Clogging in Arid Areas

Effect of Drains Layout Density on Consolidation of Layered Slurry Induced by PHDs-VP

3D DEM Evaluation of Aggregate Shear Bands and Geogrid Deformations in Pull-out Tests

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT WHILE YOU WERE ON HOLIDAYS !

Moody’s Downgrade Solmax’s Credit Rating to B3 in December 2024 After Earlier Downgrade to a B2 Rating in June 2024
The company has had a US$535 million first-lien debt rated, indicating substantial borrowing.
The recent change to a negative outlook by Moody’s indicates potential concerns about the company’s credit risk profile going forward.

ARUP Engineers Develop Innovative HDPE Lined Single-Pass Tunnel Lining for Watercare’s Central Interceptor Tunnel

GRI Updates GRI-GC14 Specification for High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats

Hock Geotextile Tubes Getube™ Tested for Harsh Australian Conditions (Sponsored Link)

Whitianga Waterways Ltd. Selects StrataGrid™ Geogrid for Water Bridge Construction in Coromandel, NZ

Concrete Canvas Patent New Flexible GCCM-Geomembrane Composite

Earth Wall Products, LLC (Smyrna, GA, US) Patent Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Wall Using Geosynthetic Reinforcement Belt with Curvilinear Embed Apparatus

Solmax Seeking Engineering Business Manager of Low Carbon Solutions – Erosion Control (Salary US$165,000/yr)

Long-Term Performance of Polyethylene Geomembranes to Contain Brine

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• 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. 

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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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Solmax’s Credit Rating Drops to B3

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NEWSMAKERS: * ARUP Engineers * ASTM * Concrete Canvas * CMC * Earth Wall Products * EPDM Geomembranes * Erosion Control * ExcelPlas * Floating Covers * GCCM * Getube™ * Glen Raven * GNA * GRI * Hock Geo Tubes * Holcim * Kerry Rowe * Maccaferri * Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) * Monash University * Moody’s * Polyfabrics * SIKA * Solmax * Strata Global * StrataGrid™ * Tensar

BREAKING NEWS

Moody’s Downgrade Solmax’s Credit Rating to B3 in December 2024 After Earlier Downgrade to a B2 Rating in June 2024
The company has had a US$535 million first-lien debt rated, indicating substantial borrowing.
The recent change to a negative outlook by Moody’s indicates potential concerns about the company’s credit risk profile going forward.

EDITOR’S CORNER

Six Trends Predicted to Shape the Geosynthetics Industry in 2025 [PDF]
1. Sustainability-Driven Innovation, 2. Smart Technologies, 3. Sorbent Geosynthetics, 4. Standards Evolution, 5. Stabilization Advances, 6. Sales Expansion in Emerging Markets

INDUSTRY NEWS

ARUP Engineers Develop Innovative HDPE Lined Single-Pass Tunnel Lining for Watercare’s Central Interceptor Tunnel

Polyfabrics Receives Award for Outstanding Customer Service and Achieves ISO Certification 

Monash University – Clustering-Based Thermography for Detecting Multiple Substances Under Large-Scale Floating Covers
Novel approach for monitoring waste substrate digestion under high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes in sewage treatment plants

ASTM A975 Standard Leads the Way in Sustainable Construction – Maccaferri Canada

GRI Updates GRI-GC14 Specification for High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats

Hock Geotextile Tubes Getube™ Tested for Harsh Australian Conditions (Sponsored Link)

Whitianga Waterways Ltd. Selects StrataGrid™ Geogrid for Water Bridge Construction in Coromandel, NZ

Webinar: MSE Wall Failure Lessons Learned (21st January 2025)

Promising Self-Healable Strain Sensors for Geosynthetics

NEW PATENTS

Concrete Canvas Patent New Flexible GCCM-Geomembrane Composite

Earth Wall Products, LLC (Smyrna, GA, US) Patent Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Wall Using Geosynthetic Reinforcement Belt with Curvilinear Embed Apparatus

Holcim Develop Improved Method for Making EPDM Geomembranes

Diamond T Services Develop Modular Geomembrane Mats for Drilling Sites

SIKA Develops Self-Adhering Sealing Tape for Sealing Geomembranes

NEW JOBS

Solmax Seeking Engineering Business Manager of Low Carbon Solutions – Erosion Control (Salary US$165,000/yr)

CMC Tensar Hiring Senior Product Manager for Geogrids – GeoProducts (Salary US$130,000 per Annum + Commission)

Tensar (CMC) Seeking Field Engineer

Strata a Division of Glen Raven is Hiring a Product Manager to Manage All New Product Launches for Strata North America

GEOMEMBRANES

Long-Term Performance of Polyethylene Geomembranes to Contain Brine

Enhanced Ultraviolet Protection and Thermal Oxidative Stability of HDPE Geomembranes Through ZnO Loaded with Hindered Phenolic Antioxidants

Effect of Hot Air Welding Parameters on the Ageing Behaviour of Polyethylene Liners [PDF]

Assessment of Displacements and Deformation Mechanisms in a Rockfill Dam with a HDPE Geomembrane

2D Surface Topography Alterations of Different Geomembrane Liners: Grain Shape, Relative Density and Loading Perspectives

2D Surface Topography Alterations of Different Geomembrane Liners: Grain Shape, Relative Density and Loading Perspectives

The Effectiveness of HDPE Covers in Mitigating Landfill Gas Emissions and Reducing Atmospheric Concentrations of H2S, NH3, and PM10

Efficacy Assessment of Geosynthetic Liners on Seismic Response Mitigation of Slopes

Assessing Irrigation Canal Seepage Reduction Using Polymer Sealants Instead of Geomembranes

GEOTEXTILES

Assessment of Structural Performance of Thin-Asphalt Pavement Reinforced with Wicking Geotextiles over Expansive Subgrades

Characteristic Pore Size of Nonwoven Geotextiles Based on Low-Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Technology

Evaluation of Nonwoven Geotextile Drainage Performance in River Sediment-Backfilled Reclaimed Coal-Mined Subsided Lands

GEO TUBES

Evaluation of Geo Tube Separation Technologies for Dewatering of Lake Sediment Flocculated with Biobased Flocculants

Potential of Water Sediments in Construction Materials Using Geotextile Tube Dewatering (GTD): Current Approaches and Critical Consideration of Future Challenges

High Quality Geotextile Tubes Getube™ by Hock Technology (Sponsored Link)

GCLs

Contaminant Transport Through the Heterogeneous GCL/SL Composite Liner: Experimental and Analytical Studies

Transport of Organic Contaminants in Composite Vertical Cut-Off Wall Under Nonlinear Adsorption Conditions

Investigation on Modified GCL for Sanitary Landfill

GEOGRIDS

Evaluation of Rutting and Moisture Susceptibility of Geogrid-Embedded Asphalt by Hamburg Wheel-Track Testing

Evaluating Seismic Stability of Reinforced Soil Slopes Using the Limit Equilibrium Method: Influence of Geosynthetic Strength Indicators

Geosynthetic-Stabilized Aggregate: Quantitative Modulus Evaluation via Bender Element

Numerical Analysis of Back-to-Back Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls Subjected to Dual Railroad Loadings

Geosynthetic-Reinforced Hybrid Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall Delivers Prime Performance for Massive Distribution Warehouse

Effect of PVA Short Fibres and Geogrids on the Flexural Strength of Cement-mixed Sandy Soil

Use of Geogrids for Stabilization of Soil: A Review

Effect of Geosynthetics Reinforcement on Seismic Behaviour of Coral Sand Revetment Breakwater Subjected to Mainshock-Aftershock Sequences

GEOCELLS

Compaction-induced Prestressing Effect of Geocell Reinforcement

GEOFOAM

Numerical Modelling of Embankment on Thin Clay Soil with Geofoam

Case Study on the Potential Benefits of Using Expanded Polystyrene Geofoam to Mitigate Seismic Impact on Structures

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We would welcome a discussion and the chance to build a custom program that fits your needs and objectives for 2025. Our audience, including our very engaged membership, are your customers. We would be happy to schedule a call at your convenience to answer any questions.
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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!
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Solmax Launches Aquatextile – Important GRCM Considerations

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BREAKING NEWS

European Launch of Solmax Aquatextile – TenCate GeoClean™
Unique Geotextile to Catch and Treat Hydrocarbon Oil Pollution

EDITOR’S CORNER

Important Considerations for Geosynthetic-Reinforced Concrete Mats (GRCMs)

INDUSTRY NEWS

Tensar Publish New Video Explaining the Benefits of its New InterAx™ Geogrid

Sensor Group Conduct Leak Survey of the Geomembrane Installation on the Tailings Storage Facility

Geotextile Tubes Used to Dewater 25,000 m3 of Silt from Pillur Dam in India

INDUSTRY WARNING – Microplastics Generated from Milling of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Asphalt

Novel Roofing System Using Geogrids

Rising Star in Geosynthetics in China Seeking Distributors Worldwide – Shandong Innovative Material Technology Co. Ltd.

GEOMEMBRANES

Testing the Risk of Danger that Aging Geomembranes Pose to Landfills | ASCE

Sustainable Management of Pollutant Transport in Defective Composite Liners of Landfills

Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Predicting Peak Shear Strength of Clayey Soil-Geomembrane Interfaces and Experimental Validation

Interface Shear Creep Behaviour Between the Nonwoven Geotextile and the Geomembrane Pre/Post Peak Strength

Efficacy of Advanced Seepage Mitigation Techniques in Earth Dams Using Geomembranes on the Dam’s Upstream Face

LANDFILLS

Stability Analysis of the Landfill Slope with an Engineered Berm Under Composite Failure Mode

Sustainable Management of Pollutant Transport in Defective Composite Liners of Landfills

GEOTEXTILES

Study on the Hydraulic Properties of Internally Unstable Soil-Nonwoven Geotextile Systems: Boundary Values and Preliminary Estimates

Interface Shear Creep Behaviour Between the Nonwoven Geotextile and the Geomembrane Pre/Post Peak Strength

GEOGRIDS

Shear Mechanical Behaviour of Geogrid-Reinforced Calcareous Sands under Inclined Reinforcement Effects

Analysis of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Using a Simple Transform Function

Experimental and Numerical Studies of Displacement Fields and Failure Mechanisms in Untreated and Reinforced Slopes Using Digital Image Displacement (DID)

GEOCELLS

Performance of Using Geocell for Slope Erosion Control Compared in Different Geocell Installing Areas

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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.
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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(c) 2024 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

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