May 2023 Vol. 9

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GNA – The Most Widely Read Online Geosynthetics Publication
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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

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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!
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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. 8

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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

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
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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.

May 2023 Vol. 7

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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? 
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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/

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GNC™ (Geosynthetic News China™)
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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.

May 2023 Vol. 6

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


NEWSMAKERS:  * BGM * Bidim-C™ * Conductive Geotextile * Erosion Control Mats * Flexamat™ * Gabions * GCCM* GNA * Geofabrics Australia * Geosynthetic Intelligence Reports * Geosynthetics * Geotube™ * Graphene * Igepal™ * IONIC Industries * Landfill Leachate * Maccaferri * Motz Enterprises * PFAS * Paul Hastings * Stress Crack Resistance Testing * Waste Management (NZ)

BREAKING NEWS

Ionic Industries Announces First Sale of its Graphene Geotextile
https://ionicindustries.com.au/first-revenues-with-locked-in-supply/
https://www.graphene-info.com/ionic-industries-announces-first-sale-its-graphene-geotextile

Australian PFAS class Action Settles for $132 Mill on Eve of Trial
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/UXEvmmTB4BkD59W

Waste Management Lawyer Says Risk of Landfill Liner Failure is ‘Remote’
He said technical evidence showed the likelihood of leachate escaping through the landfill liner and contaminating either surface or groundwater was so remote …
https://www.localmatters.co.nz/environment/wm-and-council-lawyers-no-reason-not-to-consent/

INDUSTRY NEWS

Stress Cracking Detergent Price Increases Due to Restricted Supply Means Some Labs Running with ‘Aged’ Solutions [PDF]
https://www.excelplas.com/stress-cracking-detergent-price-increases-due-to-restricted-supply-means-some-labs-running-with-aged-solutions/

Premier Law Firm Recognized for Restructuring of Maccaferri
Paul Hastings has excelled is restructuring, as exemplified by their involvement in the Officine Maccaferri case
https://www.jdjournal.com/2023/05/15/paul-hastings-llp-recognized-as-iflr-europe-awards-2023-team-of-the-year-for-loans/

Understanding the Network of Officine Maccaferri Entities [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/rQUheJUF7qkF1tJ

Maccaferri Gabions Used to Build Retaining Wall in PNG
https://www.geofabrics.co.nz/sites/default/files/constructing-a-gabion-retaining-wall-at-port-moresby-case-study-0523-dr2.pdf

Motz Enterprises Patent New Geosynthetic Erosion Mat and Method of Assembly
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/RE49482.pdf

Flexamat® is a Permanent Erosion Control Mat for Stabilizing Slopes, Channels, Inlet/Outlet Protection and Shorelines
https://www.flexamat.com/flexamat-permanent-erosion-control

GEOMEMBRANES

Durability of Two Bituminous Geomembranes (BGMs) with Different Thicknesses in MSW Synthetic Leachate [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/elDBEqPUonjj4w8

GEOTEXTILES

Subgrade Reinforcement of Flexible Pavement Using Geotextiles
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023AIPC.2759e0028P/abstract

Laboratory Experimentation and Numerical Modelling to Enhance Drainage in Geotextile Tubes
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/fh7OqTCAwp0ZLdO

GEOGRIDS

Rational Design Method for Bituminous Pavements Reinforced by Geogrid
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000365

Large-Scale Model Tests on Performance of Assembled Multi-step Cantilever Retaining Walls Pulled Locally with Geogrids
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214391223000879

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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• 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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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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May 2023 Vol. 5

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Challenges Emerge for Trangie-Nevertire Irrigation Scheme’s EPDM Liner (Exclusive) [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/GSHLny1Tyj3MKNg

Degradation of HDPE, LLDPE, and Blended Polyethylene Geomembranes in Extremely Low and High pH Mining Solutions at 85 °C [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/j17koGjNTMBdZdZ

Understanding the Network of Solmax & TenCate Entities [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/yYpSvxV2fx7k2E0

Signet Concrete Carpet™ Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCM) Gaining Widespread Use in India
https://signet.co.in/environmental-solutions/signet-ccgc/
https://signet.co.in/media-coverage/

In Memoriam – Obituary for Geosynthetic Icon Pedro Abad Santos
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/remembering-igs-spains-pedro-abad-santos/

American Investment Giant Carlyle to Sell Maccaferri
https://carlofesta.blog.ilsole24ore.com/2023/04/20/carlyle-man-e-stellex-cedono-officine-maccaferri/?refresh_ce=1

Fabtech Announces Unification of Branding Under TASMEA Limited
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/JQnSBY1CwQTZi2h

Combining Pumped Storage Hydropower with Geosynthetics for Sustainable Energy Storage
https://agruamerica.com/combining-pumped-storage-hydropower-with-geosynthetics-for-sustainable-energy-storage/

AECOM Joint Venture to Provide Detailed Design for New Sydney Harbour Tunnel
https://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/aecom-joint-venture-to-provide-detailed-design-for-sydney-harbour-tunnel-10839327

Maldives Shore Protection Project Using 185m Geotextile Tubes
The MVR 21.2 million ($1.4 million) Kunburudhoo Shore Protection Project well underway has reached overall 52 percent progress so far
https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2023/04/12/reclaiming-new-land-at-kunburudhoo-maldives/

NSF Publish New Guideline 533 for Ingredients Used in Drinking Water Products such as Liners and Covers
https://www.aspe.org/pipeline/new-nsf-guideline-533-includes-ingredients-used-in-drinking-water-products/

Using FHWA’s New Geosynthetics Mobile Application (Video)
The Federal Highway Administration has partnered with the Geosynthetic Materials Association to develop a mobile application that provides information on the various types and functions of geosynthetic materials in road construction and maintenance programs. The video provides a brief tour of the mobile application’s many features for use when conducting onsite inspections. The app is available at no charge in the Google Play and Apple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr-gRj_LIbw

GEOGRIDS

Role of Geogrid Reinforcement and its Diverse Applications in the Geotechnical Engineering and Allied Fields: a-State-of-the-Art Review
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/VfJIsUX0nMpQJP7

Evaluation of Crack Development Through a Bituminous Interface Reinforced with Geosynthetic Materials by Using a Novel Approach [PDF]
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/03611981231166002

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/

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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.