Author: GNA

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

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NEWSMAKERS:  * AGRU * Artificial Intelligence * ExcelPlas* Floating Covers * Floating Geotextile Filters * GCL* GNA * Geotextile Sand Containers * Geosynthetics * Intelligent Geotextiles * Kerry Rowe * Malek Bouazza * Microplastics * NAUE * PFAS * Ravenswood * Sensors * Sonia Moavenzadeh * Strain Hardening Modulus * Sustainability * Tensar

INDUSTRY NEWS

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

Interview with Sonia Moavenzadeh on her Research on PFAS Movement and Interaction with HDPE Geomembranes
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/QCQhYYRWKSZbych

NAUE Obtains Closing Technology Patent for Geotextile Sand Containers
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/17/naue-obtains-closing-technology-patent-for-geotextile-sand-containers/
https://www.naue.com/our-quick-release-closure-for-secutex-soft-rock-sand-containers-has-been-patented/

Earthen Ponds Seepage Prevention Using HDPE Liners
https://agru.life/3A3iBCD

Potential Geosynthetic Supply Bonanza as Queensland Opens its Largest Gold Mine
https://www.australianmining.com.au/queensland-opens-its-largest-gold-mine/

Tensar Receives Environmental Product Declarations for Geogrids
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/20/tensar-receives-environmental-product-declarations-for-geogrid-products/

How Weathering of HDPE and PP Geosynthetics Can Create Microplastics
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911023000047

GEOMEMBRANES

Service Life of Some HDPE Geomembranes
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/GKQOz0eg34DVLZl

Strain Hardening Behaviour of HDPE Geomembranes [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/5SkQhcbGxjhRcTR

Harnessing the Benefits of AI in Geosynthetics Installation
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/XC7hLl76al951Yc

Long Term Properties of Geosynthetics and Clayey Soils from 10-years-old Landfill Covers
https://web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu/~abichou/GeosyntheticAging/Presentations/TAG_MEETING_2.pdf

In-Situ Monitoring of HDPE Geomembranes to Assess Long-term Liner Performance and Durability
https://www.excelplas.com/in-situ-monitoring-of-geomembrane-liner-performance-in-real-time-by-use-of-test-coupons/

Multi-scale Understanding of Sand-Geosynthetic Interface Shear Response through Micro-CT and Shear Band Analysis
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368284294_Multi-scale_understanding_of_sand-geosynthetic_interface_shear_response_through_Micro-CT_and_shear_band_analysis

GEOTEXTILES

Researchers Fight Shallow Lake Algae Blooms with Floating Geotextile Filtration Technique
https://www.newswise.com/articles/researchers-combat-lake-algae-blooms-with-floating-filtration

Floating Geotextile Filters (FGF) That Efficiently Remove Suspended Solids and Algae Blooms
https://www.miragenews.com/concordia-researchers-combat-algae-blooms-with-988686/
https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2023/04/18/concordia-researchers-fight-shallow-lake-algae-blooms-with-floating-filtration-technique.html

Partial Safety Factors for Hydraulic Conductivity Requirements of Granular and Geotextile Filters
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/9780784484685.048

GCLs

Review of New Trends in the Use of GCLs in Landfills
https://ijisae.org/index.php/IJISAE/article/view/2758/1338

Engineering Benefits of Replacing Natural Sand with Manufactured Sand in Landfill Construction
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-32835-7

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/

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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.

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

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NEWSMAKERS:  * AGRU * BGM * Bisphenol A * Bituminous Geomembranes * CABOT * Conductive Geomembrane * ExcelPlas* Floating Cover * GCCM * GCL* GNA * Geotextiles * Geosynthetics * Intelligent Geotextiles * Kerry Rowe * Microplastics* Polyfab * Seequent * SLOPED3D * Sustainability * Thrace Group

INDUSTRY NEWS

Recorded Webinar by Cabot on HDPE Geomembrane Stabilization (GNA Exclusive)
https://cabot2.showpad.com/share/y6hSHjKxhDSM8jsp1nc2Q

Long-Term Performance of Conductive-Backed Multilayered HDPE Geomembranes [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/d6NjlLs2nHusmqZ

In-Situ Monitoring of Geomembrane Liner Performance in Real Time by Use of Test Coupons [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/JyzndArE6NdNNjg

Dog Rescue from Geomembrane Lined Dam (Video)
https://www.itemfix.com/v?t=qaihf0

Thrace Group Participation in the NARPY Research Project for Nano-Reinforced Geotextiles
https://www.thracegroup.com/me/en/news/participation-in-the-narpy-research-project/

Seequent Unveils SLOPE3D: Advanced Stability Analysis Tool to Help Geosynthetic Engineers Design Safer Slopes
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/12/seequent-unveils-slope3d-advanced-stability-analysis-tool-to-help-engineers-design-safer-slopes/

India’s First Set of Standards for Technical Geotextiles Revealed
https://textilevaluechain.in/geotextile/first-set-of-standards-for-technical-textile-revealed/

PlastIndia Showcases Fastrack Polyfab’s HDPE Geomembranes
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/plastindia-showcases-fastrack-polyfabs-hdpe-and-ldpe-tarpaulins-17031

Sustainability of Geosynthetics-Based Solutions [PDF]
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/10/4/64/pdf?version=1681132516

GEOMEMBRANES

Chemical Durability of Bituminous Geomembranes (BGMs) in Heap Leach Pad Applications
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369957080_Chemical_durability_of_bituminous_geomembranes_BGMs_in_heap_leach_pad_applications

Evaluating Barrier Performance of Geomembranes Against 1,4-Dioxane and Bisphenol A in Landfill Leachates
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038080623000422

Aging and Defect Evolution HELP Model for Number of Defects Caused by Aging of HDPE Geomembrane with Time in Hazardous Waste Landfills
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/8/1489/htm

FLOATING COVERS

Method of Classifying Scum Beneath Floating Cover Over an Anaerobic Lagoon [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/Fr814fJS0byWV1K

GEOTEXTILES

New Electric Geotextile for Enhanced Electroosmotic Sludge Dewatering [PDF]
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11619020.pdf

Investigation the Effect of Geotextiles on the Absorption of Oil Contamination and Soil Geotechnical Properties
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15280837221132015

Case Study: Extension of MSW Landfill with Geotextile Reinforced Earth Berms
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0956053X23002507

Installation of Geosynthetic Interlayers During Overlay Construction: Case Study of Texas State Highway 21
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4410656

Large-Strain Consolidation of Sludge in Multiple-Drainage Geotextile Tubes
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/JGGEFK.GTENG-11188

GCLs

Geotechnical Properties of Materials used in Landfill GCL: A Critical Review
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12046-023-02124-0

GEOGRIDS

Effects of Transverse Members on Geogrid Pull-Out Behaviour Considering Rigid and Flexible Top Boundaries
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000262

Strength of Mortar Reinforced with Geogrid
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785323017820

Sand-Geogrid Interfacial Shear Response Revisited Through Additive Manufacturing
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000298

Performance of Three-Tiered Geogrid Reinforced Soil Wall with Modular Concrete Facing Block: A Case Study
https://avestia.com/CSEE2023_Proceedings/files/paper/ICGRE/ICGRE_103.pdf

Interaction Between Geogrid and Sand-Crumb Rubber Mixtures in Laboratory Pull-out Conditions
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41062-023-01112-x

Laboratory Analysis of an Asphalt Mixture Overlay Reinforced with a Biaxial Geogrid
https://repositorio.uc.cl/xmlui/handle/11534/66745

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/

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Stay Up to Date with the Latest Geosynthetic News by Signing Up for the GNA Newsletter!
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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

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

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

Among GNA’s objectives are:

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

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

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

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

GNA™ (Geosynthetic News Alerts™)
GBN™ (Geosynthetic Breaking News™)
GNAu™ (Geosynthetic News Australia™)
GNAf (Geosynthetic News Africa™)
GNC™ (Geosynthetic News China™)
GNCa™ (Geosynthetic News Canada™)
GNI™ (Geosynthetic News India™)
GNInd™ (Geosynthetic News Indonesia™)
GNU™ (Geosynthetic News United States™)

(c) 2023 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

GNA is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to GNA you agree to receive regular GNA newsletters as well as the GNA platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of GNA and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow GNA to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  GNA provides an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each GNA newsletter.

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

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NEWSMAKERS: * ASTM * CABOT * Cadia Dam Failure * Concrete Canvas * Deltares * Duraskrim® * ExcelPlas * Fabricated Geomembrane Institute * FGI * GBC * GCCM * GCL* GNA * Geotextiles * Geosynthetics * HP-OIT * John Scheirs * Microplastics * NAUE * Secutex® * S-OIT * TechFab India * Tim Stark * Viaflex * WSP * XP6486C

INDUSTRY NEWS

How Do You Manage the Risks and Uncertainties Associated with Geomembranes in Mining Leachate Applications (Special Feature)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/TYOEPbd3B96XxY8

Game-Changer:  New Cabot Geomembrane Masterbatch XP6486C can Achieve S-OIT and HP-OIT Values of > 250 min and > 1300 min
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/GzFdyFGRSyaM4ry

Flexible PE Geomembrane DURASKRIM® from Viaflex Now Boasting Impressive HP-OIT of 2400 min
https://www.viaflex.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dura-Skrim-N36B.pdf

WSP Global to Acquire Australia’s Calibre Professional Services for A$275 Million
The acquired firm provides engineering services across for mining and resources infrastructure projects.
https://im-mining.com/2023/04/06/wsp-doubles-down-in-australia-with-deal-to-buy-calibre-for-a275-million/

Concrete Canvas and TechFab India Enter Partnership for Indian Market
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/07/concrete-canvas-and-techfab-india-enter-partnership-for-indian-market/

WEBINAR: New Software for Erosion Protection with Geotextile Sand Containers Secutex® Soft Rock (3^rd May, 2023)
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9rENdvr9Tqedjnm0PUJlfw#/registration

FGI Elects New Board of Directors
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/10/fgi-elects-new-board-of-directors/

City of Bristol Settles with Virginia’s Attorney General Over Odour Issues at Bristol’s Landfill
https://cardinalnews.org/2023/04/05/city-of-bristol-settles-with-virginias-attorney-general-over-odor-issues-at-bristols-landfill/

Storing Geomembranes on a Job Site
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/05/storing-geomembranes-on-a-job-site/

Giant Geotextile Sandbags: Temporary Solutions, Long-Term Problems
https://www.easthamptonstar.com/government/202346/giant-sandbags-temporary-solutions-long-term-problems

Unique Hydrocarbon Absorbing Geotextile Launched
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/justrite-unveils-petropad-smart-polymer-140000337.html

Inverse Analysis of Australian Tailings Dam Failure by Tim Stark
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/9780784484708.002

MICROPLASTICS

Deltares Scientists Start Research Project to Study Microplastics Formation from Geotextiles and Other Geosynthetics
https://www.deltares.nl/en/expertise/areas-of-expertise/water-soil-health/the-consequences-of-plastic-polution

LANDFILL LINERS

Analytical Solutions to Thermal Gradient Enhanced Diffusion of Organic Contaminants Through Unsaturated Composite Liner: Considering the Existence of Capillary Fringe
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369758946_Analytical_solutions_to_thermal_gradient_enhanced_diffusion_of_organic_contaminants_through_
unsaturated_composite_liner_considering_the_existence_of_capillary_fringe

GCLs

Effect of Geosynthetic Component Characteristics on the Potential for GCL Internal Erosion
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000274

GCL and Geosynthetic Membrane Installation for Mining Site
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/01/gcl-and-geosynthetic-membrane-installation-for-mining-site/

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/

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Stay Up to Date with the Latest Geosynthetic News by Signing Up for the GNA Newsletter!
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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

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

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

Among GNA’s objectives are:

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

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

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

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

GNA™ (Geosynthetic News Alerts™)
GBN™ (Geosynthetic Breaking News™)
GNAu™ (Geosynthetic News Australia™)
GNAf (Geosynthetic News Africa™)
GNC™ (Geosynthetic News China™)
GNCa™ (Geosynthetic News Canada™)
GNI™ (Geosynthetic News India™)
GNInd™ (Geosynthetic News Indonesia™)
GNU™ (Geosynthetic News United States™)

(c) 2023 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

GNA is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to GNA you agree to receive regular GNA newsletters as well as the GNA platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of GNA and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow GNA to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  GNA provides an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each GNA newsletter.

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

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NEWSMAKERS:  * AGRU * ASTM * Concrete Canvas * ExcelPlas* GBC * GCCM * GCL* GNA * Geotextiles * Geosynthetics * Geosynthetic Research Institute* GSI * Intelligent Geotextiles * Microplastics * PFAS * Polymer Processing Aids * PVC Liners * Titan Environmental

NEW WEBINARS

GSI WEBINAR:  “Geosynthetics used as Hydraulic Barriers” – April 19, 2023
https://geosynthetic-institute.org/webinar.htm

MICROPLASTICS

Video Presentation by Nicklas Gustavsson | Geotextiles as a Source of Microplastics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbcGv_SS7yI

Video Presentation by Werner Bosmans | Current EU initiatives to Prevent Microplastics in the Environment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3J7evLGX7I

Video Presentation by Prof. Dr. Christian Laforsch | Tackling Microplastics in the Environment – Evidence-based Policy Recommendations on Textile Fibres, Geotextiles, Tire abrasion, and Pellet Loss“
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opT06o3rtBk

INDUSTRY NEWS

‘PPA – the Secret Additive that HDPE & LLDPE Geomembrane Producers Do Not Talk About’
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/yDgdWfywNLotJ3K

Development of Optical Fibre-based Intelligent Geotextile and its Case Study in High-Speed Railway Subgrade
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0263224123003846

Q&A with Ryan McKeever Technical Sales – Scotland & Ireland at Concrete Canvas Ltd.
https://www.railpro.co.uk/railpro-magazine/april-2023/qa-with-ryan-mckeever-technical-sales-scotland-ireland-at-concrete-canvas-ltd

Titan Environmental Moves into East Montgomery County Improvement District Industrial Park
https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/development/2023/04/03/titan-environmental-moves-into-east-montgomery-county-improvement-district-industrial-park/

Determination of the Resistance of Polymeric Geomembranes to Solar Radiation
https://link.springer.com/article/10.3103/S0003701X22060159

Motorway Underpass Using Geomembranes as a Groundwater Barrier
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/01/motorway-underpass-using-geomembranes-as-a-groundwater-barrier/

Study on Drainage Mode and Anti-clogging Performance of New Waterproofing and Drainage System in a Tunnel
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-32590-9

ASTM Issues New Specification D7176-22 For Non-Reinforced Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes Used in Buried Applications
https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/astm/astmd717622

Safety Factors Comparison of Landfill Lining Components Using Single & Double Interface Shear Strength Results
https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/05/e3sconf_geoafrica2023_02035.pdf

New Patent for Coastal Erosion System Incorporating Gabions and Geosynthetics
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11555284.pdf

GEOTEXTILES

Effect of Gas-Oil contamination on the Mechanical Behaviour of Sand-Woven Geotextile Interface
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000250

The Punching Shear Strength of Geotextile Membranes Used for a Tunnel Excavation Material Deposit
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369626045_The_punching_shear_strength_of_geotextile_membranes_used_for_a_tunnel_excavation_material_deposit

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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.
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As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment, and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time. 

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

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Geomembrane Producers Look to Eliminate Problematic Processing Aids As Fluorinated Elastomers Face Regulatory Fire
https://cen.acs.org/materials/polymers/fluoropolymer-makers-trying-hold-business/101/i8
https://www.european-rubber-journal.com/article/2093167/fluoropolymers-ban-could-wipe-out-eu-industries

Stress Cracking of HDPE Geomembranes – Not a Thing of the Past!
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/RFMiLmWLGiqBQeJ

Cabot Release New Black Masterbatch for HDPE Geomembranes Which Far Exceeds the OIT and HP-OIT Requirements Specified by GM13
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/ZIL8Xn9JBVx2bba

Tiltex GCCM Specified for Rail Embankment Reconditioning
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/kV7OD9cNXfOMPXE

India Aspires to Take Technical Geotextile Market to $40 Billion in 4-5 Years
https://m.economictimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/india-aspires-to-take-technical-textiles-market-to-40-billion-in-4-5-years-goyal/articleshow/98985311.cms

India to Target Geotextiles as a Strategic Growth Area
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1910461

Canadian Company Aquapera Industries Patent Rapidly Deployable Geosynthetic Cofferdam
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11603640.pdf

Contamination From a Leaking Geomembrane – A Necessary and Imminent Evil?
Advantages of Using an Inert Geomembrane Made from 100% PTFE
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/01/contamination-from-a-leaking-geomembrane-a-necessary-and-imminent-evil/

Webinar: Geomembrane Performance Testing and Critical Selection Criteria (21 April, 2023)
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8666394d-a09f-44e3-85ab-a29f78999b45@5d0f420d-76bc-43e5-b661-d5f66eeddd51?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=251968907&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–bWICqHBx75AjD7LRf7viwNAYLixuz55wrtJb8kBO6o_fhrg_teUL3hiUwbyb
7pV0q3Y5SUKlUndNXmm0KgWBOmiHKPw&utm_content=251932820&utm_source=hs_email

Understanding Geomembrane Asperity
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/04/01/understanding-geomembrane-asperity/

With Removal Order of Geotextile Tubes Still Pending, Select Board and ConCom Look To Reset
https://nantucketcurrent.com/news/with-removal-order-of-geotubes-still-pending-select-board-and-concom-look-to-reset

Technical Feasibility of using Huesker Geotextile Waste Material as an Alternative to Agrofilm for Mulching of Lettuce
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01448765.2023.2194284?src=&journalCode=tbah20

Some Important Considerations When Selecting the right Geosynthetic Silt Curtains
https://www.ecocoast.com/blogs/important-reminders-when-selecting-silt-curtains/

FIFA Issues Code of Practice for the Design, Construction and Testing of Geosynthetic Football Turf Fields
https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/235e3d6a9a502840/original/Code-of-Practice-for-the-Design-and-Construction-of-Football-Turf-Fields-2023-edition.pdf

GEOMEMBRANES

Breakthrough Times for Barrier Systems at Typical Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-023-26645-7

Analysis Comparing Traditional and HDPE Geomembranes Technology in Sea Salt Farming in Thailand
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/4/802/pdf?version=1680192154

Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Shear Behaviour of Interfaces between a Textured Geomembrane and Geosynthetic Clay Liner
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/9780784484685.055

Geomembrane Liner and Final Cover for Landfill Co-disposal of On-Site Vegetation and Coal Combustion Residuals: Implications for Gas Management
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsestengg.2c00332

Mechanical Model for Trapezoidal Canals Lined with Geomembranes and Anti-Slip Material During Freezing-Thawing Processes
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165232X23000137

GEOTEXTILES

Controlling Spilling Sediment and Tailings into the Environment by Using Geotube Dewatering Containers (GDC)
https://www.austmineconference.com.au/blog/controlling-spilling-sediment-tailings-environment

Filtration Capability of Geotextile Encasement to Minimize the Clogging of Stone Column During Consolidation
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-8053?af=R

Shifting Long-Term Tillage to Geotextile Mulching for Weed Control Improves Soil Quality and Yield of Orange Orchards
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/4/764/review_report

Experimental Study of the Improvement of Surrounding Soils due to the Grouting with a Geotextile
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11440-023-01855-y

GEOGRIDS

Behaviour of Piles Reinforced by Geogrids Under Lateral Load [PDF]
https://msaeng.journals.ekb.eg/article_291910_86aa68f15ca2ffd18b17a3b4f1a76641.pdf

Centrifuge Model Tests on Geogrid Reinforced Soil Walls with Low-Permeable Backfills Subjected to Rainfall
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000237

GEOCELLS

Vibration Response of Foundations Protected by Use of Adjacent Multi-Layer Geocells
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000225

GEOSYNTHETIC DIGITAL MARKETING

Essential Look into Global Geosynthetic Developments with the Weekly GNA Newsletter
GNA connects engineers, regulators, facility owners, and other stakeholders around the world to its readers and advertising participants.
GNA’s global audience of tens of thousands of subscribers includes civil engineers, regulators, contractors, geosynthetic installers, CQA professionals, and facility owners involved with geotechnical applications.
GNA is a digital news communications and technology platform focused on digital publishing and delivering breaking geosynthetics news relevant to environmental engineering for the geotechnical and geo-environmental community.
Be in the know with an essential look into global geosynthetic developments with our weekly GNA newsletter.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

How to Get Noticed by More Than 48,000 People in the Geosynthetic Space Across the Globe
GNA reaches over 48,000 people each month and this high level of audience engagement comes from years of creating content that matters to the geosynthetic industry.
We provide the industry’s most reliable and current information and have the trust and attention of the leaders and decision-makers.
Not only can we help you get in front of our highly engaged audience, but we also have a number of channels you can use to target your message – as well as the subject matter experts to put it all together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCkE3q3sHPg

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• 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™)
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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.