Geosynthetic News Alerts (GNA)

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

NEWSMAKERS:  * Axter * BGM * Bituminous Geomembranes * BontexGeo * CETCO * Core & Main * Eric Blond * ExcelPlas * Fibertex * Flexituff Ventures * Geosynthetics * Geotextile Tubes * GlacierProtect™ * GNA * Huesker * Maccaferri * Mikhail Azarkh * NAUE * NILEX * PBS * Prestorus * Propex * Solmax * Tensar * Thrace * WSP

INDUSTRY NEWS

Unsecured Creditors Disclosed in Nilex Bankruptcy

Geosynthetic and Geotechnical Companies that Paid the Most Tax in Australia (Financial Review)

Installation Requirement for Geosynthetic Barriers Under Nordic Conditions by Eric Blond et al. [PDF]
Group of geosynthetic participants in project:  BontexGeo, CETCO, DUPONT, Fibertex, HUESKER, MACCAFERRI, Naue, Solmax, Tensar, Thrace, ViaCon

NAUE Develop GlacierProtect™ –  an Insulating and Reflective Geotextile Made from 100% Biodegradable and Renewable Raw Materials (PBS)

Russians Patents Hybrid Geocell-Geogrid Design

More About CEO of Prestorus

Propex Patent High Specific Gravity Geosynthetic Comprising Polypropylene

Tensar Patent Engineering Construction with Geogrid and Geotextile, Methods Of Producing And Providing Such And Its Use
An engineering construction comprising an integral multiaxial polymer geogrid at least partially embedded in a bound aggregate layer, wherein a geotextile is affixed to the geogrid, methods for producing such constructions, the constructions having improved fatigue life or reduced depth, and the use of multiaxial polymer geogrids to improve the fatigue life and/or reduce the depth of an engineering construction.

Thrace Develops Reflective Permeable Membrane to Increase Output of Solar Panels

Insider Selling: Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) President Sells $826,250 in Stock

Flexituff Ventures International Limited Reports Earnings Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended September 30, 2023
Flexituff Ventures International Limited reported earnings for the second quarter of INR 1,771.52 million compared to INR 2,594.17 million a year ago.
The company’s products include geofill mattresses, flexicell, dewatering geotextile tubes and geotextile bags

Webinar – Analysis of Geocomposite Drainage Layers (GDLs) for Landfills and Ponds (12th December 2023)

FLOATING COVERS

Image Segmentation and Filtering of Anaerobic Lagoon Floating Cover in Digital Elevation Model for Scum Association Analysis

GEOMEMBRANES

Protecting Concrete Digesters with Specialty Biogas Geomembranes

GEOTEXTILES

Geotextile Protection of Glaciers: Observed and Simulated Impacts on Energy and Mass Balance

VIDEOS

Geosynthetic-reinforced Soils Structures for the last 40 years in Japan – IGS 40th Anniversary

Geosynthetics in China: History, Manufacturing, and Applications – Huabei Liu

GEOGRIDS

A Mechanical Model and Solution for Dynamic Response of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Pile-Supported Embankment under Traveling Loads

Design Charts for Reinforced Soil Slopes Considering Rotational and Sliding Failure Mechanisms

Study of Vertical Load Capacity of Carbon Fibre Concrete Piles Reinforced with Geosynthetics

Soil–Geosynthetic Interaction Under Triaxial Conditions: Shear Strength Increase and Influence of the Specimen Dimensions

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

Geosynthetics Magazine Feature on The Rise of BGMs: A Decade of Transformation in the Geomembrane Industry

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

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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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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.

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

NEWSMAKERS:  * AGRU * ASCE * ASTM * BGM * Bituminous Geomembrane * Core & Main * Enviroscape * ExcelPlas * GCCM * GeoAmericas * Geosynthetics * Geosynthetic Confined Aggregate Concrete (GCAC) * Geotextile Tubes * GNA * NanoXplore * PFAS * Polymer Geomembranes * SOLMAX

INDUSTRY NEWS

AGRU Wins 2023 Manufacturing Excellence Award for Geosynthetic Lining Systems

SOLMAX Dominating the Geosynthetics Space: A Global Leader Emerges

First Look at Exhibitor List for GeoAmericas 2024

Geosynthetic- Confined Aggregate Concrete Wins First ASCE Infrastructure Innovation Contest

Sanding Technique Found to Improve the Pull-out Behaviour of Geogrids

Core & Main Signs Agreement to Acquire Enviroscape a provider of geosynthetics and erosion control products

Graphene Company NanoXplore Reports Record Results for Q2 2023, with Revenues of $33.3 million CAD (a 18% increase)

Town, SBPF Hoping Geotextiles Tubes Will Get Another Chance

Stella McCartney is Sued for Refusing to Remove 230ft long Geotextile Barrier

Closed Hurley Landfill Designated Superfund Site for PFAS Contamination Since No Geomembrane Liner Was Used
An engineer said the landfill’s original construction was an issue — that waste was deposited directly on the bedrock without a geosynthetic liner

Update to ASTM D5322-23 – Standard Practice for Laboratory Immersion Procedures for Evaluating the Chemical Resistance of Geosynthetics to Liquids

NEW WEBINARS

Elastomeric Bituminous Geomembranes (BGMs) in Barrier Systems of Various Geoenvironmental Applications (14 November 2023)

Webinar will Highlight How Geosynthetic Interlayers can Extend Pavement Life

NEW RESEARCH

Size-Independent Flexure Test Technique for the Mechanical Properties of Geocomposites Reinforced by Unidirectional Fibres

Shear Behaviours and Peak Friction Angle Predictions of Three Critical Geomembrane–Soil Interfaces

Instrumentation of a Physical Model of Soil Structure Reinforced with Geogrid

Influence of Suction on the Interface Characteristics of Unsaturated Marginal Lateritic Soil Backfills with Composite Geosynthetics

Modelling a GCL in a Centrifuge and its Application to the Dynamic Stability of Small-Sized Earth-Fill Dams

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Prestressed Geosynthetic-Reinforced Embankment Subjected to Traffic Loading

Hotspot Detection and Estimation of Methane Emissions from Landfill Final Cover

Solutions For the Reinforced Fill Over a Void Problem Considering A New Geosynthetic Stiffness Limit State

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!
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

• 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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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.

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

NEWSMAKERS:  * CMC * Commercial Metals Company * Concrete Canvas * ExcelPlas * GCCM * Geocells * Geofabrics* Geosynthetics * Geotextile Tubes * GNA * Microplastics * PVC-EIA Liners * PVC Geomembranes * Tensar

INDUSTRY NEWS

World-Renowned Designer and Architect Lord Norman Foster Visits Concrete Canvas Headquarters

Dutch and German Scientists Develop New Application for Geogrids
A geogrid-anchored sheet pile wall (SPW) is a relative new application of geogrids

MAJOR MILESTONE – JP Giroud Heads IGS 40th Birthday Week Lectures

North American Tribe of Indians Sue Contractor Over Ruptured HDPE Geomembrane

New GCL Composite Vertical Anti-Seepage Technology and its Application

Invention of New Geosynthetic Drainage Sheet to Optimize Hydraulic and Mechanical Performance for Extreme Geotechnical Applications

New Additive Claims to Improve Geogrid Performance

Tensar’s Mike Dobie Presents Case Studies of the Long-Term Performance of Reinforced Soil Structures with Specific Consideration of Durability

Minimum Short-Term Seam Peel Strength Requirements and Long-Term Performance of Geocell Junctions

Layfield Seeking Geosynthetic Account Manager

GEOANZ #2 Conference | Joins us as the Social Functions

GEOMEMBRANES

Shear Behaviour and Peak Friction Angle Predictions of Three Critical Geomembrane–Soil Interfaces

GEOTEXTILES

Comparative Evaluation of the Long-Term Filtration Performance of Recycled Materials in Highway Drainage Systems

Performance of Flexible Geosynthetic Mattress as Protection for Local Scour Around Spur Dikes 

GEOTEXTILE TUBES

3D Computational Fluid Dynamic Investigation on Wave Transmission behind Low-Crested Submerged Geo-Bag Breakwater

GEOGRIDS

Effects of Multitiered Configuration on the Internal Stability of GRS Walls

MICROPLASTICS

Assessing the Adsorption of a Diverse Range of Pharmaceuticals to Virgin and Aged Polyethylene(Terephthalate) Microplastics in Different Environmental Matrices

Effect of Polyethylene Microplastic Biodegradation By Algae on Their Sorption Properties and Toxicity

Comparing Methods for Microplastic Quantification Using the Danube as a Model

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!
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

• 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.