May 2023 Vol. 5

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


NEWSMAKERS:  * AECOM * AGRU * Fabtech * Carlyle * Concrete Carpet™ * Elevate * EPDM * ExcelPlas * Fabtech * Firestone * FHWA * GCCM * GNA * GeoGard™ * Geosynthetic Intelligence Reports * Geosynthetics * Geotube™ * GIR * Holcim * Kerry Rowe * Maccaferri * NSF * Petro Abad Santos * PSH * Pumped Storage Hydropower * Signet * SOLMAX * TASMEA * TenCate * Trangie Nevertire Irrigation Scheme

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

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

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

Among GNA’s objectives are:

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

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

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

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

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May 2023 Vol. 4

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


NEWSMAKERS:  * ACEGrid™ * Braja M. Das * ecoLine™ * ExcelPlas * GNA * GeoAce * Geosynthetic Intelligence Reports * Geosynthetics * Geotube™ * GIR * Huesker * Kerry Rowe * Koerner Lecture * Layfield * Maccaferri * Malek Bouazza * SOLMAX * SX Composite 3030 * Tensar * Wrekin Products

BREAKING NEWS

HUESKER First Manufacturer in the World to offer High-Quality Geogrids Manufactured from 100% Recycled PET
https://www.huesker.co.uk/news/detail-view/huesker-ecoline-developed-to-conserve-resources/

Wrekin Introduces New Geogrid
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/05/08/wrekin-introduces-new-geogrid/

Tensar Receive Patent for Integral PET Geogrids
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/RE49523.pdf

ACEGrid™ Utilized on Massive Retaining Wall in Mexico
https://www.geoace.com/ng/case/Earthwork-Construction/ACEGrid-Utilized-on-Chilpancingo-Retaining-Wall,-Chilpancingo,-Mexico

INDUSTRY NEWS

In Memoriam – Obituary for Geosynthetic Icon Dr. Braja M. Das
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10706-023-02456-y

Corporate Structure of Huesker Entities Revealed by Geosynthetics Intelligence Reports (GIR)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/y8eGT29B9PCFMxK

HUESKER Introduces a New Application Area
https://news.huesker.com/wind-farm-construction

Integrating Smart Alert Systems into Rockfall Protection Works: Maccaferri Project
https://www.maccaferri.com/news/integrating-smart-alert-systems-into-rockfall-protection-works-the-verbania-project/

Geo-Polymer Sea Sand Cubes Filled Gabions (GPSSCFG) – A New Alternative to Geotextile Sand Containers !
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/cDKOOxW018ojxlK

Alpine Glacier Ski Areas Covered with White Geotextiles
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marius-Mayer-2/publication/370527015_The_exceptional_year_of_2022_deathblow_to_glacier_summer_skiing_in_the_Alps/links/6454a5d25762c95ac3742cfa/The-exceptional-year-of-2022-deathblow-to-glacier-summer-skiing-in-the-Alps.pdf

2 Weeks to Go! – Register Now for Short Course on ‘GEOSYNTHETICS BARRIERS IN CONTAINMENT FACILITIES’ (23rd May, 2023) by Leading Industry Experts Rowe & Bouazza
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/iZpBsGTVlUohcyY

GROUND CONTAMINATION

Benzene Diffusion and Partitioning in Contaminated Drinking Water Pipes under Stagnant Conditions
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsestwater.3c00040

Geotechnical Properties of Hazardous Landfill Leachate-Contaminated Sand
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12517-023-11428-8

Enhanced Borehole Stability with HDPE Liner for Geological Waste Disposal Under Conditions of in-situ Stress Uncertainty: Israel
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013795223001552

GEOGRIDS

Wrekin Introduces New Geogrid
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/05/08/wrekin-introduces-new-geogrid/

Importance of PET Geogrid in the Enhancement of Hill Slope’s Safety Factor: a Finite Element Approach
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2631-8695/acd049/pdf

Closure to “Physical Modelling of Temperature Influence on Performance of Geogrid-Reinforced Retaining Walls Considering Backfill Type Effect”
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/JCRGEI.CRENG-725

Experimental Study on Pavement Stabilization Using Geosynthetic Solution
https://www.irjet.net/archives/V10/i5/IRJET-V10I505.pdf

NEW JOBS

Solmax Seeking Quality Control Manager
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Groupe-Solmax-Inc.-EN/Job/Quality-Control-Manager/-in-Houston,TX?jid=8d3f6d7428f927b0

Solmax Seeking Logistic Manager for Texas Plant
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Groupe-Solmax-Inc.-EN/Job/Logistics-Manager/-in-Houston,TX?jid=372683950b973ff9

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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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. 3

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


NEWSMAKERS:  * ATARFIL * BEKAERT * Classic Minerals * Chloramine * CMC * Commercial Metals Company * Cooley * CSPE * DLA Piper * ENGIE * European Commission * ExcelPlas * GCL* GNA * Geosynthetics * IFAT Munich * Kerry Rowe * Kuraray * Lazard * Latham Watkins * Maccaferri * Malek Bouazza * OCTEM * Opposing Coils Transient Electromagnetic Method * Soterra Engineering * SOLMAX * Tensar

BREAKING NEWS

Proposed Sale of Maccaferri at a Valuation of 700 million Euros is Courting Widespread Interest from Solmax to Bekaert
Officine Maccaferri Recently Posted Record Results : Revenues rise to 666.7 Million Euros and EBITDA soared to 89 million Euro.  The turnaround of the Officine Maccaferri group with record results has seen it put on the market by shareholder funds. Maccaferri have hired Lazard as financial advisor and DLA Piper and Latham Watkins as legal advisors and has already found the interest of industrial giants and private equity funds.  In the running are Solmax, Bekaert (a Belgian company that deals with the production, processing, transformation and coating of steel wires and cables) and a host of private equity funds namely Permira, Blackstone, CVC, Rhone Capital and Rivean Capital.
https://bebeez.it/crisi-rilanci/officine-maccaferri-chiude-il-2022-con-risultati-record-i-ricavi-salgono-a-6667-mln-euro-e-lebitda-vola-a-89-mln/

European Commission Advances Ban on Rubber Infill in Synthetic Pitches
https://www.european-rubber-journal.com/article/2093343/european-commission-advances-ban-on-intentional-microplastics

INDUSTRY NEWS

ATARFIL and SOLMAX & TENCATE to Exhibit at IFAT Munich 13-17 May, 2024
World’s Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management
https://ifat.de/en/

The Dilemma of Rehabilitating Australia’s Mine Pits with Geosynthetics
Engie want to cap the toxic fly ash dump at the north end of the void with a combination of clay and geomembrane liner, and flood the hole with more water than is in Sydney Harbour: 638 gigalitres (GL)
https://cosmosmagazine.com/earth/sustainability/australias-pit-mines/

US Department of Agriculture Sets Standard for Geomembrane and GCL Lining of Clear Water and Waste-Water Ponds [PDF]
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/521-NHCP-CPS-Pond-Sealing-or-Lining-Geomembrane-or-Geosynthetic-Clay-Liner-2023.pdf

Earthen Ponds Seepage Prevention Using HDPE Liners
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/05/04/earthen-ponds-seepage-prevention-using-hdpe-liners/

CSPE Floating Cover Material Reported to Show Formation of Bubbles and Delamination after 60 days Exposure to Chloramine Vapours
https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/05/e3sconf_geoafrica2023_02010.pdf

Maccaferri Webinar – Functions of Geosynthetics and Their Use in Construction Projects
https://www.maccaferri.com/uk/webinar/functions-of-geosynthetics-and-their-use-in-construction-projects/

Classic Minerals Limited (ASX:CLZ) Completes 100% of HDPE Lining of the Kat Gap Tailings Storage Facility 120 km South-East of Southern Cross, in Western Australia
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/CLASSIC-MINERALS-LIMITED-140886966/news/Classic-Minerals-Limited-Kat-Gap-Update-Tailings-Dam-Facility-Lining-Works-100-Complete-43742554/

Former Tensar Russia Company Now Trading as Soterra Engineering
https://eng.soterra.ru/

Chapter Meeting on Geosynthetic Reinforced Earth Walls (9th May, 2023)
https://www.aegmilehigh.org/events/2023/05/chapter-meeting

Register Now for Geosynthetics Barriers in Containment Facilities (23rd May, 2023)
https://shop.monash.edu/geosynthetics-barriers-in-containment-facilities.html

New App for Geosynthetics Installation and Construction Inspection Released by US Department of Transportation
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/geosynthetics-installation/id1626535248

Kuraray Patent Biomass-Derived Gas Barrier Polymer
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP4173823A1.pdf

LANDFILLS

New Method for Detection of Landfill Leachate Leakage Through Liners Based on ERT and OCTEM [PDF]
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/9/1778/pdf?version=1683302911

Council Asks for Inquiry into Former HDPE Lined Landfill Over Leachate Fears
https://www.mrw.co.uk/news/council-to-ask-for-inquiry-into-former-landfill-over-leachate-fears-04-05-2023/

GEOMEMBRANES

Relationship between a Layered Geomembrane–Geotextile System and Constituent Materials in a Multiaxial Tension Test
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370552349_Relationship_between_a_Layered_Geomembrane-Geotextile_System_and_Constituent_Materials_in_a_Multiaxial_Tension_Test

CSPE Floating Cover Material Reported to Show Formation of Bubbles and Delamination after 60 days Exposure to Chloramine Vapours
https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/05/e3sconf_geoafrica2023_02010.pdf

GEOGRIDS

Quantification of Geogrid Lateral Restraint Using Transparent Sand and Deep Learning-Based Image Segmentation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000328

Physical Modelling of the Effect of Using Scaled Geosynthetic Reinforcements on Bearing Capacity and Settlement of Strip Footing
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-8141

Behaviour of Composite Piles Reinforced by Geosynthetics
https://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/2IJAEMS-10420231-Behavior.pdf

COMPLIANCE AND CONFORMANCE TESTING

Does it Comply? Why Independent Product Testing Matters in the Geosynthetic Industry
To give the geosynthetic industry total confidence in product performance, ExcelPlas is a leading supplier of independent testing.
ExcelPlas ensures geosynthetic products comply with relevant standards standard by conducting independent testing.
ExcelPlas encourages product specifiers and buyers to look closely at technical data sheets (TDS), and question where the test data has come from.
“It might say the material complies with a certain standard. But is the manufacturer relying on its own internal data? We believe the market can have more confidence in external independent testing.”
Quality assurance
The emphasis on quality is increasing across the geosynthetics industry.  The CEO of a major company involved in geosynthetic installation says they are now being proactive and doing the due diligence.
“We won’t claim a product complies with a standard just because we believe it complies. We prove compliance with an independent testing certificate and ExcelPlas is our first port of call.”
For more information on geosynthetic testing, visit http://www.excelplas.com

GEOSYNTHETIC EMPLOYMENT

Are You Looking for Talent in the Geosynthetics Industry?
Generic job sites will give you generic job seekers.
But by advertising your job opportunities in GNA you will expand your candidate pool across the global geosynthetics industry, giving you the best chance of finding a great applicant who is both knowledgeable and passionate about geosynthetics. 
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

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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GBN™ (Geosynthetic Breaking News™)
GNAu™ (Geosynthetic News Australia™)
GNAf (Geosynthetic News Africa™)
GNC™ (Geosynthetic News China™)
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GNI™ (Geosynthetic News India™)
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May 2023 Vol. 2

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


NEWSMAKERS:  * BOSTD * CARPI * CETCO * CMC * Commercial Metals Company * Concept Tanks * EnviroLiner™ 6030 * ExcelPlas * Floating Cover * GCL* GNA * Geosynthetics * Geotube™ * HaTelit™ * Kerry Rowe * Koerner Lecture * Lazard * Layfield * Maccaferri * Malek Bouazza * Mineral Technologies * PFAS * Pumped Hydro Scheme (PHS) * Seaman Corp. * SOLMAX * Tank Liners * Tensar

BREAKING NEWS

Maccaferri Hires Financial Asset Management Firm to Run Process to Sell the Company
https://reorg.com/officine-maccaferri-shareholders-hire-lazard-to-run-ma-process/

Tensar’s New Owner CMC Acquires BOSTD Geogrid Manufacturing Plant in USA
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/commercial-metals-company-acquires-geogrid-manufacturing-plant-301812279.html

INDUSTRY NEWS

CARPI Video on Geomembrane Lined Pumped Hydro Scheme
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/9yd7WDUREbe1MWt

Minerals Technologies (CETCO) Announces Consolidated Sales for the Q1 of 2023 were Over $546 Million
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MINERALS-TECHNOLOGIES-INC-13637/news/MINERALS-TECHNOLOGIES-INC-Management-s-Discussion-and-Analysis-of-Financial-Condition-and-Results-o-43684840/

Highly Stabilized Flexible Geomembrane Chosen to Resist Harsh Australian Conditions in Pilbara, Western Australia
https://austmine.com.au/Public/News/Articles/2023/February/10ML_Concept_Tank_Dust_Suppression_Solution.aspx

Seaman Corp Takes Legal Action Over Membrane Trademark Infringement
https://www.law.com/radar/card/seaman-corporation-v-garland-co-inc-et-al-48673860-0/

SOLMAX Showcases Massive Geotube™ Project
https://www.solmax.com/case-studies-1/protecting-shorelines-from-erosion-in-lake-mcconaughy%2C-nebraska

Register Now for Short Course on ‘GEOSYNTHETICS BARRIERS IN CONTAINMENT FACILITIES’ (23rd May, 2023) by Leading Industry Experts Rowe & Bouazza
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/iZpBsGTVlUohcyY

PFAS Received by Landfills Now in the Regulatory Crosshairs
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/pfas-received-by-landfills-now-in-the-regulatory-crosshairs/

PhD Awarded for Thesis on Improving Load Settlement Behaviour of Soft Soil Using Geosynthetics for Flexible Pavement Applications
https://www.lokmattimes.com/aurangabad/mir-sohail-ali-gets-ph-d/

Three Options on the Table as Future of New Zealand Landfill Still Up in the Air
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300862696/three-options-on-the-table-as-future-of-levin-landfill-still-up-in-the-air

Sustainable Solution to Expansive Subgrade and Existing Pavement Using Geogrid and Geocell Geoconfinement System [PDF]
by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, Australia
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/dkQFUSswho4VDPs

GEOMEMBRANES

Factors Influencing Seepage Field of Geomembrane Faced Rockfill Dams on Deep Overburden
http://ckyyb.crsri.cn/EN/abstract/abstract6359.shtml

Comparative Analysis on Practical Implications and Evaluation of PVC Geomembrane Interfaces Against Particulate Materials
https://www.acarindex.com/environmental-research-and-technology/comparative-analysis-on-practical-implications-and-evaluation-of-pvc-geomembrane-interfaces-against-particulate-materials-1242656

Scoping Study of Geomembrane Lining Systems for Reservoir Lining for Pumped Storage Hydropower [PDF]
https://publications.anl.gov/anlpubs/2023/02/180672.pdf

GEOTEXTILES

Investigation of Geotextiles for Scour Development and Scour Protection for Offshore Converter Platform
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0951833923000734

GCLs

Shrinkage Cracks in bentonite-Zeolite Mixed GCLs
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370244209_Shrinkage_cracks_of_bentonite-zeolite_mixtures

GEOSYNTHETIC EMPLOYMENT

Are You Looking for Talent in the Geosynthetics Industry?
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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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(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. 1

Download PDF

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


NEWSMAKERS: * ExcelPlas * GCL* GNA * Geotube™ * Geosynthetics * IGS * Kerry Rowe * Koerner Lecture * Malek Bouazza * Microplastics * Multilayer Geomembranes * PFAS * Seaman Corp. * Sensors * Tensar * Tom Franceschi

INDUSTRY NEWS

IGS Chapter Recognizes Industry Icon
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/sHHKOxPbkCxOgXK

Special Feature – The Future of Geomembranes by Dr. John Scheirs
https://www.excelplas.com/the-future-of-geomembranes/

World Experts Present Short Course on ‘GEOSYNTHETICS BARRIERS IN CONTAINMENT FACILITIES’ (23rd May, 2023)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/iZpBsGTVlUohcyY

In Memoriam:  Loss of Geotextile Guru Tom Franceschi
Tom was involved in the geotextile construction industry for 30 years and started his company, West Tek in San Jose
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bakersfield/name/tom-franceschi-obituary?id=51767983

Special Issue “State-of-the-Art of Geosynthetic Engineering for Sustainable Construction”
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/geosynthetic_engineering

Are You Looking for Talent in the Geosynthetics Industry?
Generic job sites will give you generic job seekers.
But by advertising your job opportunities in GNA you will expand your candidate pool across the global geosynthetics industry, giving you the best chance of finding a great applicant who is both knowledgeable and passionate about geosynthetics. 
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Koerner Lecture – Zero Leak at Installation to Zero Leakage in Service Life (19th May 2023)
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5797801109386345311

Register Now for Durability of Geomembranes Webinar (31st May 2023 & 5th June 2023)
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/register-now-for-geomembranes-webinar/

GEOMEMBRANES

Identifying Critical Geomembrane Chemical and Environmental Resistance Properties
https://www.xrgeomembranes.com/blog/identifying-critical-geomembrane-chemical-and-environmental
-resistance-properties?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=256090299&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_7z5e7ip35pyPZQ
a8IwH_4ySkoJmb-GThtSsKp2dnKRJzEJuMvKzqqroJL-BMq39OP_nCOuMEveerDEAp32DdqqU5G
cw&utm_content=256090442&utm_source=hs_email

Physical and Numerical Modelling of a Vegetated Three-Layer Landfill Cover System Using Recycled Aggregates Without a Geomembrane
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352380823000394

Structural Health Monitoring of Large-Scale Geomembrane Floating Covers Using Solar Energy
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10108952

GEOTEXTILES

Characterization of the Soil Surrounding Buried Water Transmission Mains by Using a Sensor-Enabled Geotextile
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/JPSEA2.PSENG-1409

Comparative Technical Assessment of the Treatment Schemes for Faecal Sludge Handling and Management using Geotube Technology
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370268823_Comparative_Technical_Assessment_of_the_
Treatment_Schemes_for_Faecal_Sludge_Handling_and_Management_using_Geotube_and_Jute_Tube_Technology

Subgrade Soil Stabilization using Geosynthetics: A Critical Review
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214785323021685

GCLs

Investigation of Initial Hydration and Rehydration of GCLs from Sandy Subgrades via X-ray Computed Tomography Images
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S026611442300033X

GEOGRIDS

Structural Behaviour of Concrete Beams Reinforced with Biaxial Geogrid
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/5/1124/pdf?version=1682402641

Clayey Sand Soil Interactions with Geogrids and Geotextiles Using Large-Scale Direct Shear Tests
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40891-023-00443-0

Laboratory Study of the Behaviour of Geogrid-Reinforced Strip Foundations with Inclined Loading
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10706-023-02458-w

Importance of PET Geogrid in the Enhancement of Hill Slope’s Safety Factor: A Finite Element Approach
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2631-8695/acd049

Performance of Three-Tiered Geogrid Reinforced Soil Wall with Modular Concrete Facing Block: A Case Study
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369907898_Performance_of_Three-Tiered_
Geogrid_Reinforced_Soil_Wall_with_Modular_Concrete_Facing_Block_A_Case_Study

GEOCELLS

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Column-Supported Soft Clays Reinforced with Basal Geocell
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40515-023-00293-3

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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GNAf (Geosynthetic News Africa™)
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.