See Who is Attending GEOANZ#2

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NEWSMAKERS:  * CARPI TECH * ClosureTurf™ * ECTC * Eljen Corporation * ExcelPlas * Gary Fowmes * GCCM * GEOANZ#2 2024 * GeoKonect™ * Geosynthetic Institute * Geotextiles * GeoWorks * GNA * GRI Specification * Helmut Zanzinger * Horizontal Drainage Enhanced Geotextile Sheet (HDEGS) * Machine Learning * Siamak Paulson Podcast * SKZ * SOLMAX * Su Jonghao * TRM * Wrekin Products

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BREAKING NEWS

See Who is Attending GEOANZ#2 This Week (Delegates Listing) [PDF]

First Look- Draft GRI Specification GM-39 for High-Performance HDPE Geomembranes [PDF]

INDUSTRY NEWS

Wrekin Launches GeoWorks – a New Division to Focus on Geosynthetics

GeoWorks Rolls Out Comprehensive New Geosynthetics Offering

Celebrating Innovation: Carpi Tech’s Geomembrane Revolution

Geosynthetic Institute Developing a New Geomembrane Specification for Coloured Polyethylene Geomembranes (GRI Standard GM-39)

Helmut Zanzinger (SKZ) Invents New Structured HDPE Geomembrane

New Geosynthetic Composite Sheet Developed for Fluid Drainage of Wastewater

New Method of Inspection of Geomembrane Welds

ECTC Members ‘Cover’ Geosynthetic Applications with TRMs

The Application of Unsupervised Machine Learning Technique for the Evaluation of Physical Properties of Geosynthetics [PDF]

Navigating Landfill Leachate Requirements with Geosynthetics

Post GEOANZ#2 Laboratory Tour of ExcelPlas Labs in Melbourne (4 pm Thursday Afternoon 11th July or 11 am Friday Morning 12th July) Register Interest Below!

New One-Stop Technical Hub Launched for Geosynthetics Design – GeoKonect

New Podcast – Siamak Paulson Speaks with Su Jonghao of Solmax Asia-Pacific About the Geosynthetics Industry in South East Asia

New Innovation – Horizontal Drainage Enhanced Geotextile Sheet (HDEGS)

First Geosynthetic Cell Capping Project Underway at Ballarat Regional Landfill

Bald Head Island Groin Field Consists of 13 Sand-Filled Geotextile Tubes Extending Seaward from the Beach

Flood-Hit Assam Plans to Curb Soil Erosion Using Geo Tubes

Reach New Customers by Advertising in the July Issue of GNA

GEOMEMBRANES

Experimental Study on the Effect of Temperature on HDPE Geomembrane/ Geotextile Interface Shear Characteristics [PDF]

Physical and Mechanical Property Improvement of HDPE Geomembranes with Carbon NanoFibres (CNF)

Two-Dimensional Migration Characteristics of Contaminant Through Composite Geomembrane Liner with Arbitrarily Distributed Defects

EPA’S Value Engineering Approach for Gypsum Stack Closure with a Synthetic Turf Geomembrane Cover (ClosureTurf®)

Build to Last- Innovations for Water and Waste-Water Conveyance using Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs) Henry Miller Irrigation District – A Case History

GEOTEXTILES

Field Investigations and Service Life Assessment of Geosynthetic Filters in Tidally Influenced Revetments in Cases of Clogging

Mechanical Behaviour Dependence on Geotextiles Interweave Configuration Used in Coastal Restoration

Geogrid-type Geotextile made from Bullrush/Cattail Reed (Cumbungi)  Fibres with High Tensile Strength for Erosion Control

Consolidation of Clay Slurry Fill Using Horizontal Drainage Enhanced Geotextile Sheet (HDEGS)

Experiments on the Cyclic Shear Behaviour of Staggered Assembly of Soilbags

GCLs

Free Swelling Indices, Permeabilities, and Microstructures of Polymerized Bentonites for GCLs

GEOGRIDS

Finite Element Analysis of Geogrid-Incorporated Flexible Pavement with Soft Subgrade [PDF]

Behaviour Evaluation of Geogrid–Polyurethane Composite-Stabilized Ballast

Gary Fowmes – Effects of Particle Breakage on the Mechanical Characteristics of Geogrid- Reinforced Granular Soils Under Triaxial Shear: A DEM Investigation

Analytical Assessment of Pull-out Capacity of Reinforcements in Unsaturated Soils

A Comparative Study of Seismic Behaviour of a Bamboo Grid Reinforced Slope by Considering Three Major Ground Motion

ADVERTIZING

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We have had great success opening new doors for many companies during 2023 through digital ad placements, designated posts, whitepapers and various sponsorships. GNA offers many approaches to relaying your message to our audience of over 9000 geosynthetic professionals.
We would welcome a discussion and the chance to build a custom program that fits your needs and objectives for 2024. 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!
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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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.

Concrete Canvas Lands $1.4 Mill US Deal

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Time Sensitive Messaging for the Global Geosynthetics Industry


NEWSMAKERS:  * Concrete Canvas * EVOH * ExcelPlas * GCCM * GEOANZ#2 2024 *Geosynthetics * Geotextiles * GNA * Kuraray * Layfield * Mitsui * Newmont * Sensors * Tensar * Tiltex™

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Concrete Canvas Lands $1.4 Mill US Deal

Newmont Mining Selects Tiltex™ GCCM & Sandmat™ Erosion & Drainage Control for Mining Project

Do GCLs Require Prehydration?

Only 1 Week Until GEOANZ#2 Kicks Off (Last Reminder) – Tuesday, 09 July 2024 – Thursday, 11. July 2024 Location: Melbourne, Australia   

Post GEOANZ#2 Laboratory Tour of ExcelPlas Labs in Melbourne (4 pm Thursday Afternoon 11th July or 11 am Friday Morning 12th July) Register Below!

Layfield Landfill Winterization Project Wins Prestigious Environmental Award

Kuraray and Mitsui Chemical Patent Improved Multilayer Geomembrane with EVOH Barrier Layer

Application to Join Geosynthetic Standards Committee (Canada)

Layfield Seeking Technical Product Manager for Geomembranes

New Patent for Geomembrane Flood Protection and Water Diversion System

SMART SENSORS IN GEOSYNTHETICS

Advances in Fibre-Optic-Based Slope Reinforcement Monitoring

Investigation into the Effect of Railroad Ballast Fouling on the Ballast Movements and Strain Change Using “SmartGrid”

GEOMEMBRANES

Simplified Methods for the Design of Landfill Double Composite Liners Using Neural Network

GEOTEXTILES

Experimental Study on the Shear Strength of Different Interfaces of Fine-Grained-Tailing-Filled Geotextile Tubes

Study on the Formation and Dewatering process of the Surface Filter cake of Geotextile on the Lateral Boundary of Geotextile Tubes

The Effect of Geotextile Reinforcement on Subgrade Strength at The Transition Zone

GEOGRIDS

Optimization-Based Fuzzy System Application on Deformation of Geogrid-Reinforced Soil Structures

GEOCELLS

Evaluation of the Elastic Modulus Improvement in Geocell-Reinforced Unbound Aggregates: Full-Scale Experimental Sections on a Highway

ADVERTIZING

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Looking ahead to your planning year 2024 for advertising needs, GNA would like to apprise of our readers of the substantial advertising opportunities.
We have had great success opening new doors for many companies during 2023 through digital ad placements, designated posts, whitepapers and various sponsorships. GNA offers many approaches to relaying your message to our audience of over 9000 geosynthetic professionals.
We would welcome a discussion and the chance to build a custom program that fits your needs and objectives for 2024. 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!
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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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.

Repeatability and Reproducibility of OIT and HP-OIT Test Methods

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NEWSMAKERS:  * ExcelPlas * GCCM * GeoAsia8 * GEOANZ#2 2024 * Geosyntec *Geosynthetics * Geotextiles * GNA * Graphene * MSE * NAUE * OIT * PE-RT * PFAS * Pumped Hydro * Tensar * Tiltex™ * Will Gates

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Repeatability and Reproducibility of Standard Oxidative Induction Time (OIT) and High-Pressure Oxidative Induction Time (HP-OIT) Test Methods

30,000 m2 of Tiltex GCCM to Be Used on The Cherbourg Project

Rapid Roads with GCCM Matting

Considerations for. Geomembranes in Pumped Hydro Applications

Will Gates – Geotextile Research Reveals Hidden PFAS Contamination Risk

New ISO Standard ISO 13426-2:2024 Geotextiles and Geotextile-Related Products — Strength of Internal Structural Junctions — Part 2: Geocomposites

NAUE Publishes New Mining and Geosynthetics Document

Two Tensar Employees Named as Judges for Ground Engineering Awards

Just 2 Weeks Until GEOANZ#2 Melbourne Geosynthetics Conference and Industry Exhibition

Join us at GeoAsia8 in Brisbane, Australia, from 10 – 13 June 2025

Webinar – Migrating from the Simplified Method to the AASHTO Stiffness Method for Internal Stability Design of MSE Walls – July 18 2024

HDPE GEOMEMBRANES

Performance of an HDPE Geomembrane Protection Liner After Laboratory UV Exposure

A New Method for Constructing the Protection and Seepage Control Layer for CSGR Dam and Its Application

Enhancing the Performance of PE Geomembranes with PE-RT Nanocomposites Reinforced with Reduced Graphene Oxide

Preparation and Characterization of Multilayered HDPE with Tuneable Crystalline Structure

GEOTEXTILES

Experimental Study Focusing on the Filling Process and Consolidation Characteristics of Geotextile Tubes Filled with Fine-Grained Tailings [PDF]

Comprehensive Review of Geotechnical Engineering Properties of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Fibres and Strips for Soil Stabilization

GEOGRIDS

3D Numerical Modelling of Geosynthetics for Soil Reinforcement: A Bibliometric Analysis and Literature Review

Multi-model Investigation on Dynamic Response of Machine Foundations Resting on Geogrid Reinforced Foundation Bed

Applicability of Digital Image Photogrammetry to Rapid Displacement Measurements of MSE Wall Structures in Restricted-Access and Controlled Areas

Multi-model Investigation on Dynamic Response of Machine Foundations Resting on Geogrid Reinforced Foundation Bed

Impact Performance of Unreinforced and Geogrid-Reinforced Rockfall Protection Embankment

ADVERTIZING

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Looking ahead to your planning year 2024 for advertising needs, GNA would like to apprise of our readers of the substantial advertising opportunities.
We have had great success opening new doors for many companies during 2023 through digital ad placements, designated posts, whitepapers and various sponsorships. GNA offers many approaches to relaying your message to our audience of over 9000 geosynthetic professionals.
We would welcome a discussion and the chance to build a custom program that fits your needs and objectives for 2024. 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.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/contact-us/


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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GNU™ (Geosynthetic News United States™)

(c) 2024 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.

Industrial Fabrics Invests $8 Million to Build New Geosynthetic Erosion Control Production Facility

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NEWSMAKERS:  * AGRU * Anti-Erosion Concrete Mats * Earthlok * ExcelPlas * Exposed Geomembrane Covers * GEOANZ#2 2024 * Geosyntec *Geosynthetics * Geotextiles * GEOWEB™
* Global Warming * GNA * Graphene * Industrial Fabrics * NAUE * SOLMAX * Solar Polwer * Tailings * THRACE

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BREAKING NEWS

Industrial Fabrics Invests $8 Million to Build New Geosynthetic Erosion Control Production Facility

Industrial Fabrics Invests $8M to Build New Erosion Control Production Facility in Louisiana

INDUSTRY NEWS

Armouring Australia with Earthlok’s Geogrid Reinforced, Anti-Erosion Concrete Mats

Meet Earthlok at the GEOANZ#2 Exhibition in Just 3 Weeks!

AGRU Develop New Textured Geomembrane with Bent Spikes

Thrace Develop Revolutionary Geotextile to Increase Output of PV Solar Cells

New Large-Scale Shear Apparatus for Testing Geosynthetics-Soil Interfaces Incorporating Thermal Conditions [PDF]

The Application of Geosynthetics in Tailings Storage Facilities: A General Review [PDF]

Smart Geogrids Advancing Infrastructure Resilience: A Polymeric Composite Reinforcement Grid with Self-sensing and Self-Heating Capabilities

NAUE First Geosynthetic Producer to Launch Customized Chatbot as a Digital Assistant

SOLMAX Secure Landfill Expansion for the Signaterre Environnement Contaminated Soil Treatment

GEOWEB Slope Protection System: Surface Slide Repair of Dam

Geotextile Bags Used for Containing the New Zealand Pygmyweed (Crassula helmsii), a Schedule 9 Invasive Species

Engineering Potential of Pond Ash-EPS Geomaterial: A Lightweight Filling Solution

Thought Leaders Series: Reinforced Soil Structures Design and Facing Systems

Tensile Strength of HDPE Liner Exposed to Different Concentrations of Biodiesel

A Simplified Analysis of Radial Consolidation of PVD-Installed Soft Soil Considering Sand Seam and Well Resistance

ADVERTIZING

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Looking ahead to your planning year 2024 for advertising needs, GNA would like to apprise of our readers of the substantial advertising opportunities.
We have had great success opening new doors for many companies during 2023 through digital ad placements, designated posts, whitepapers and various sponsorships. GNA offers many approaches to relaying your message to our audience of over 9000 geosynthetic professionals.
We would welcome a discussion and the chance to build a custom program that fits your needs and objectives for 2024. 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.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/contact-us/


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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GNI™ (Geosynthetic News India™)
GNInd™ (Geosynthetic News Indonesia™)
GNU™ (Geosynthetic News United States™)

(c) 2024 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.

President and CEO of Solmax Stepping Down

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NEWSMAKERS:  * ABG Ltd. * Biogas Covers * CARPI * eLagoon™ * ELIS Leak Detection * EMAC Lagoons * ExcelPlas * Exposed Geomembrane Covers * GEOANZ#2 2024 * Geosyntec * Geosynthetics * Geotexan * Geotextiles * Giroud Lecture * Global Warming * GNA * Graphene * GSI * HUESKER * Jean-Louis Vangeluwe * Mega Drain™ * NAUE * PFAS * Propex * Pumped Storage Reservoirs * SOLMAX * Tailings * Tomas Gregor

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BREAKING NEWS

President and CEO of Solmax Stepping Down

US Beach Seeks Change to Hardened Shoreline Laws and Replace Sand-filled Geotextile Tubes

SPECIAL FEATURES

Case Study: Advanced Leak Detection for Tailings Management with eLagoon™ Technology [PDF]

The Use of Geomembranes for Pumped-Storage Reservoirs [PDF]

Evaluation of Covers and Exposed Geomembrane Covers (EGC) for Landfills: Sustainability and Resiliency [PDF]

INDUSTRY NEWS

Huesker Press Release – Why it’s Wrong to Generalise about Geotextiles Contributing to PFAS Contamination

Armed Forces Transport the Geotexan Geotextile by Helicopter to Save Glacier

SOLMAX Apply for Graphene in Geomembranes Patent

Technical Committee Work Plan for Evaluation of Geotextile and Facility Audits [PDF]

NAUE Rainwater Harvesting Project Using Geomembranes

Less than 1 Month Until GEOANZ#2 in Melbourne

EuroGeo8: Call for Papers (15-18 September 2025)

See all Exhibitors Already Booked In for EuroGeo8 in Lille, 15-18 September 2025

How Durable are GEOTUBE Units in Engineering Projects?

Guest Editorial for the Special Issue on “Geosynthetic-Reinforced Sustainable Transport Infrastructures”

Nominations Invited for Renowned Giroud Lecture

Decommissioned Open-pit Mines with Geomembranes are Potential Geothermal Sources of Heating or Cooling for Nearby Population Centres

Geocell Soil Confinement System Reduces Maintenance on Site Access Roads and Drilling Pads in the Bakken Regions of Canada

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Webinar 25 June – ‘Modern Mining with Geosynthetics’ by NAUE – Building on Sustainable Ground

Webinar June 25 – ‘Optimizing Landfill Operations for Sustainability and Stability’

NEW PATENTS

CARPI Patent Double-Sealed Connection of Waterproofing Panels for Hydraulic Works
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP4193023B1.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/WO2024119061A1.pdf

MEGA DRAIN GP LLC (Ste 200Austin, Texas, US)

EMAC LAGOONS Patent Innovative Leak Proof Liner System for Large Water Storages and Reservoirs

Propex Patent Geotextile-based Structure for Vegetative Growth Enhancement And Erosion Resistance

SOLMAX Apply for Graphene in Geomembranes Patent

NEW JOBS

Geosyntec Seeking Geosynthetics Site Manager

Huesker Patent Geotextile Sediment Cap with Active Media

GCLs

Real-time Ultrasonic Water Level IoT Sensor for In-situ GCL Permeability Testing

GEOGRIDS

Numerical Simulation of the Load Transfer Mechanism of a Geosynthetic Encased Stone Column Unit Cell under Embankment Loading

Geosynthetic-Reinforced Ferrochrome Slag: Experimental and Numerical Study on the Performance of Square Footing

Long-term Stress Characteristics of a Box Culvert with a Load Reduction System using Geogrids and EPS Under High Fill

Proper Application of Asphalt Geosynthetics to Achieve Optimal Shear Bond Strength

GEOCELLS

Geocells for Unpaved Roads: Analysis of Design Methods from the Literature

Geocell Soil Confinement System Reduces Maintenance on Site Access Roads and Drilling Pads in the Bakken Regions of Canada

GEOCOMPOSITES

Direct Shear Behaviour of Excavated Clay Reinforced with Geocomposite Drainage Layer Encapsulated in Thin Sand Layers

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We have had great success opening new doors for many companies during 2023 through digital ad placements, designated posts, whitepapers and various sponsorships. GNA offers many approaches to relaying your message to our audience of over 9000 geosynthetic professionals.
We would welcome a discussion and the chance to build a custom program that fits your needs and objectives for 2024. 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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