Author: GNA

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

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NEWSMAKERS:  * AGRU * Aquenox * BGM * Bituminous Geomembranes * Brine Containment * CETCO * Coal Seam Gas * Concrete Canvas * CSG * Dredging Services * Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol * EVOH * Eurobent * ExcelPlas * Fabtech * FGI * Fluoro-Sorb® * GBC * GCCM * GCL* GNA * Geofabrics * Geotextile Backfill Containers * Geosynthetics * Geosynthetic Research Institute * GRI * Imertech * Microplastics * Multispectral Analysis * NAUE * PFAS * Ramboll * SHM-SCR * Strain Hardening Modulus * Tiltex® * Viaflex * WSP

BREAKING NEWS

Concrete Canvas New Press Release:  ‘Eurobent (Tiltex) Overstated Compressive Strength by More than 300%’ [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/h2D8Q2yAqORXTRY

Melbourne Company signs Global Distribution Agreement for Geotextile Dewatering Technology for Mine Tailings and Mine Remediation
Dredging Solutions will partner with Aquenox to introduce the Tailings Dredging and Dewatering technology into the global underground backfill market using Geotextile Backfill Containers (GBC) 
GBCs ensure backfill placement is done safely and properly to support the mine shaft roof to enable/accelerate mine rehabilitation and mine closure projects. 
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/WWfNip3OhgpduSv

INDUSTRY NEWS

GRI Publishes GM33 Room Temperature Strain Hardening Modulus (SHM) for SCR of HDPE Geomembranes [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/zEMg1OW3fsfglbr

Geotextiles as a Source of Microplastics [PDF]
https://bmbf-plastik.de/sites/default/files/2023-03/Gustavsson_Geotextiles.pdf

What are Geomembranes? (Special Feature from AGRU)
https://agruamerica.com/what-are-geomembranes/

Understanding the Gas Barrier Properties of Ethyl-Vinyl Alcohol Geomembranes by Joe Ryan (Sale Director, Viaflex)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/RxycRIX3E5LeJfC

PFAS remediation with Fluoro-Sorb®️ Adsorbent by Matt Geary (Technical Sales Manager, CETCO)
https://www.enviroworkshops.com/detroit-pfas-remediation-workshop

Understanding the Gas Barrier Properties of Ethyl-Vinyl Alcohol Geomembranes by Addie Reiman (Viaflex)
https://www.enviroworkshops.com/detroit-pfas-remediation-workshop

FGI Webinar: Geomembrane Damage During Oil and Gas Operations  (March 30, 2023)
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/442839732362529623

IMERTECH Patents New Polymer-Modified GCL
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP3555017B1.pdf

Queensland Government Publishes Coal Seam Gas (CSG) Brine Management Action Plan with Salt Encapsulation using a Multi-Layered Liner System [PDF]
https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/306466/csg-brine-management-action-plan-2023-33.pdf

HDPE Lining Use to Repair Damaged Concrete Infrastructure at Perth Waste-Water Treatment Plant
https://www.trenchless-australasia.com/2023/03/04/mcrobert-restores-pst-channels-at-woodman-point/

WSP – Integrity Control of Geomembranes [PDF]
http://cdn.wspgroup.com/jnbbkx/wsp-canada-geomembrane-en.pdf

Applying Artificial Geotextile Cover to Reduce Melting of Tibetan Glacier [PDF]
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/7/1755/pdf?version=1679654427

Geotextile Applications in Agriculture and Aquaculture (Special Feature)
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/03/21/geotextiles-in-agriculture-and-aquaculture/

New Developments in Concrete Technology Paves the Way for Smart GCCMs
https://www.azobuild.com/news.aspx?newsID=23345

Fabtech Completes Cover & Liner Replacement at Warragul Water Treatment Plant
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fabtech-sa-pty-ltd_environment-construction-geosynthetics-activity-7039093767194218496-BGOs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Speakers Announced for International Conference on Geosynthetics and Environmental Engineering (South Korea, March 30-31, 2023)
https://www.icgee.com/speaker.html

NEW RESEARCH

Multispectral Image Analysis to Detect Incipient Degradation of BGMs
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/BKg7UWRj4PMy7EA

Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Fines Content on the Drainage Performance of Wicking and Non-wicking Geotextiles
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Javad-Galinmoghadam/publication/369142894_Experimental_Investigation_on_the_Effect_of_Fines_Content_on_the_Drainage_Performance_of_Wicking
_and_Non-wicking_Geotextiles/links/640b853a315dfb4cce6ef70f/Experimental-Investigation-on-the-Effect-of-Fines-Content-on-the-Drainage-Performance-of-Wicking-and-Non-wicking-Geotextiles.pdf

Partial Safety Factors for Hydraulic Conductivity Requirements of Granular and Geotextile Filters
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369486628_Partial_Safety_Factors_for_Hydraulic_Conductivity_Requirements_of_Granular_and_Geotextile_Filters

Image-aided Physical and Compression Characterisation of Expanded Polystyrene Geofoam
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.22.00363

Seismic Bearing Capacity of Eccentrically and Obliquely Loaded Strip Footings on Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-8316?af=R

Effects of Geogrid Reinforcement on the Backfill of Integral Bridge Abutments
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/4/853/pdf?version=1679653076

The Effect of Multiaxial Geocomposite Reinforcement on Fatigue Performance and Crack Propagation Delay in Double-Layered Asphalt Beams
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14680629.2023.2180998

NEW JOBS

NAUE Seeking Marketing Officer for Asia
https://www.jobleads.com/en-my/job/e6b7ab9b33cb1d14e82beb9ccb6801a93

WSP Seeking Geomembrane QA Technician
https://ca.linkedin.com/jobs/view/geo-materials-quality-assurance-technician-at-wsp-in-canada-3539246068

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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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.

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

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NEWSMAKERS:  * Concrete Canvas * Eurobent * ExcelPlas * GCCM * Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat * GNA * Inland Tarp & Liner * ITL * RCR® * Tiltex®

BREAKING NEWS

Concrete Canvas Stands Behind Press Release. Eurobent Misleading Tiltex Customers
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/juy7AuXMRW2TYI1

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:  * Concrete Canvas * Eurobent * European Investment Bank (EIB) * ExcelPlas * GCL* GNA * Geofabrics * Geolux™ * Geotextile Sand Containers * Geosynthetics * GrantHelp * ITL * Microplastics * Solmax * TENSAR * Tiltex®

BREAKING NEWS

Untrue And Misleading Information Published in The Press Release of Concrete Canvas of 13 March 2023
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/m6gvAvgXCDhka5Z

INDUSTRY NEWS

Upcoming Presentation: ‘Resilience to Coastal Erosion Using Sand-filled Geotextiles Containers’ (4 April, 2023)
https://www.ice.org.uk/events/latest-events/resilience-to-coastal-erosion-using-geotextiles/

Tensar Webinar on Geosynthetics for Heavy Haul Roads (30th March 2023)
https://info.tensarcorp.com/webinar/heavy-haul-road-applications?utm_campaign=WH_Webinars&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=250696158&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9tJKymld6jNczeSlhe8V5AulLuUzKBfxBf98YuodeyEvk-8gr8jWxIItlFtrIixKq0OAN3ypQh_j_RGUd0LqLZz4rQrQ&utm_content=250696158&utm_source=hs_email

Working Platform Design – Verification by Plate Load Test
https://www.tensar.co.uk/resources/videos/working-platform-design-verification-by-plate-load-test

European Environment Agency List Geotextiles as a Source of Microplastics
https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/zero-pollution/cross-cutting-stories/plastics

Quantification of Microplastics from PVC Geomembranes
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.est.2c06555

Solmax Unveils Reflective Geomembrane (Geolux™) to Increase Power Yield in Bifacial PV Projects
https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2023/03/17/solmax-unveils-reflective-membrane-to-increase-power-yield-in-bifacial-pv-projects/

Impressive Video of Solar Plant in China on Steep Slopes
https://www.itemfix.com/v?t=ogbcze

Arsenic and Mercury Contamination Detected from Leaking Geomembrane in Landfill
Seven and two leaks were identified, respectively, on the primary and secondary geomembranes (GMBs), resulting in 79.45 kg of As and 0.24 kg of Hg leaking from the primary GMB
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652623008557

Performance of Granular Bentonite GCL Under the Influence of Chemical and Mechanical Loadings
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-8464-8_15

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Rainfall-Induced Slope Failure of Railway Embankment of Semi High-Speed Trains
https://jeas.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s44147-023-00188-7

US Army Trafficability Study of Full-Scale Geosynthetic Portable Road Building System
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/03611981231158364

Team of Officials Begin Study Tour Scouting for New Geosynthetic Technology for Canal Restoration
Officials said the canal lining was improved using cement composite geo-synthetic mattress (CCGM)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/TnZiyj9JSUjM1oU

R&D Grants for Geosynthetics Companies in Australia Closing in Two Weeks
https://20712624.hs-sites.com/rd-applications-closing-soon

India Says it’s a Race Against Time with Government Planning to Deploy Geosynthetic Tubes
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/coastal-crisis-it-s-a-race-against-time-and-tide-for-those-living-in-odisha-s-coastal-villages-here-s-why-88054

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:  * Ashray Saxena * Atarfil * Brian Fraser * ClosureTurf™ * COMANCO * Concrete Canvas * Craig Benson * Doug Hilts * Eurobent * ExcelPlas * GCCM * GCL * GNA * Geotest * Geosynthetics * Huesker * Layfield * PFAS * Microplastics * NYSERDA * Raven Geomembranes * Singhal Industries * Tiltex® * Viaflex * Watershed Geo * White Geomembrane

UPCOMING WEBINARS (DON’T MISS OUT!)

Layfield Geosynthetics Webinars on ‘The Design and Installation of Geosynthetic Floating Covers and Geomembranes (Dam Liners) for Municipal Water Storage’
Presented by Doug Hilts, P.E. (Hilts Consulting Group) and Brian Fraser, MBA (Layfield Geosynthetics)
March 21^st at 2pm EST (North American Coverage) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y2bu__5cTUOW-jz-zKcVdw
March 29^th at 9am AWST (Australia and New Zealand Coverage)  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aNRF1oX_QMmngH_uxXq4Fw

INDUSTRY NEWS

Former Raven Geomembranes Division, now Viaflex, Sets Record Year While Charting Course for Growth
https://www.siouxfalls.business/former-raven-division-now-viaflex-sets-record-year-while-charting-course-for-growth/

Atarfil Presentation on ‘White Geomembranes Performance’
By Ryan Mcnamara Area Manager North America, Atarfil, Suffolk, VA and Borja Nanton Civil Engineer, Atarfil, Granada, Granada, Spain
HDPE Geomembranes have been used in containment applications for the past 50 years. Over this period, Polyethylene Geomembrane formulations have changed markedly with a design need to contain higher-risk contaminants stored in more challenging environments. One of the significant product developments has seen the emergence of “White Top Layer” Geomembranes. Atarfil would concur, and our most recent immersion and exposure data are compelling. It is not simply the thermal behaviour that is beneficial; the additive types required to meet the challenges of stabilizing white layers also serve significantly better protection when subjected to UV and Immersion Testing. This translates to substantially longer predictions of Geomembrane performance life.
https://www.smeannualconference.com/2020SMEAnnualConference/includes/themes/ACE23/assets/SME_MXC23_Technical%20Program2_2023.pdf

COMANCO & Watershed Geo Prevent Groundwater Contamination by Installing A Geosynthetic System
COMANCO advances installing a geosynthetic system to prevent groundwater contamination in Florida. The team has now completely installed the 50 mil super Gripnet, followed by synthetic turf and a ballast system of sand infill over the turf. The ClosureTurf® system used in this project is a new method of capping containment sites. Using Watershed Geo ClosureTurf® instead of classic sod eliminates the need for excess soil and constant maintenance.
https://comanco.com/blog/comanco-prevents-groundwater-contamination/

Craig Benson on Effectiveness of Composite Liners in Containing PFAS
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369033703_Effectiveness_of_Composite_Liners_in_Containing_PFAS

Sources of Microplastics from Geosynthetics and Suggested Mitigation Strategies
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/afTOL4uuC5m5QyB#pdfviewer

Huesker Environmental Engineering | Bottom Lining and Cover Lining Systems for Landfills with Geosynthetics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-F1X47pZj4

Geosynthetic Engineer Ashray Saxena Named ASCE 2023 New Face of Civil Engineering
Saxena is working to evaluate the mitigation of crack propagation in geosynthetic reinforced asphalt pavements
https://www.caee.utexas.edu/news/1105-ashray-saxena-named-asce-2023-new-face-of-civil-engineering

Tiltex™ GCCM Adds Water Infiltration Barrier and Ground Surface Erosion Control Protection to Reinforced Earth Wall
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/03/09/tiltex-adds-water-infiltration-barrier-and-ground-surface-erosion-control-protection-to-reinforced-earth-wall/

Watershed Geo Technologies Provide Sustainable Approach to Preventing Erosion with Solar Farms
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/03/14/watershed-geo-technologies-provide-sustainable-approach-to-preventing-erosion-with-solar-farms/

Indian Company Develops Geomembranes for Landfill Liner Applications
https://www.environmental-expert.com/news/singhal-industries-private-limited-rolls-out-versatile-geomembrane-for-your-garbage-disposal-needs-1103238

PVC Composite Paste for Coating Concrete Canvas Structure: Preparation and Characterization
https://mcej.modares.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=61878&sid=16&slc_lang=en&ftxt=0

GEOMEMBRANES

Machine Learning Modelling of Tensile Force in Anchored Geomembrane Liners
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369138428_Machine_learning_modelling_of_tensile_force_in_anchored_geomembrane_liners

LANDFILLS

NYSERDA Signs MOUs to Explore Renewable Projects in Closed Landfills
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/qLEj0njZ18NhtBu

Factors Affecting the Maximum Leachate Head in the Landfill Drainage Layer under Clogging Conditions
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/6/5049/pdf?version=1678692303

GCLs

Mining Leachates Effect on the Hydraulic Performance of Geosynthetic Clay Liners under Different Temperatures
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/6/1132/pdf?version=1678872522

GEOTEXTILE TUBES

Study on Hydrodynamic and Liquefaction Analysis of Coastline Protected with Geotubes
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-6998-0_18

Finite Element Analysis of Sand-Tire Crumbs Filled Geotube Reinforced Embankments Subjected to Scouring
https://igc2022kochi.org/Img/FINAL_PAPER/TH-08/TH-08-013.pdf

GEOGRIDS

Dramatic Video of Collapse of Reinforced Slope in Colombia
https://www.itemfix.com/v?t=4qwhue

GEOCELLS

Comparative Study of Geocell and Geogrid-Reinforced Highway Base Layers Under Repeated Loads
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14680629.2023.2182126

Evaluation of Geocell-Reinforced Railway Track Using FEM and FLM-Based Software: A Parametric Analysis
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4379749

NEW JOBS

Geotest Pty Ltd. Seeking Geomembrane Welding Technicians
https://www.seek.com.au/job/66059270?type=standout#sol=73fe66d01c687d492f31cfcac23e62de3f379290

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BREAKING NEWS

Warning: Despite ITL Losing Texas Case, Eurobent Still Uses Non-GCCM Performance Data for Tiltex
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/8Lfhy4GkJHVWVnE

INDUSTRY NEWS

Geosynthetics Industry Grapples with High Costs Despite Sales Growth (Special Feature)
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/bXEdbEtegU0Puhw

2023 Geosynthetics Specifier’s Guide Published
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/specifiers-guide/

Kerry Rowe on ‘The Need to Consider the Service Life of all Components of a Modern MSW Landfill Liner System’ [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/00NdHYjWI5AyWYQ

SEMINAR – ‘Sustainable Use of Geosynthetics in Mega Projects in Civil and Environmental Engineering’ (19th April, 2023)
https://www.indexnonwovens.com/en/page/seminars-1450

European Investment Bank (EIB) Releases Study on Microplastics and Micropollutants in Water – Contaminants of Emerging Concern [PDF]
https://www.eib.org/attachments/lucalli/20230042_microplastics_and_micropollutants_in_water_en.pdf

Study on the Geotextile Containers to Construct a Tailings Dam
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/6/4768/pdf?version=1678244838

Could Giant Blankets and Other Extreme Actions Save Glaciers? (Scientific America)
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/could-giant-blankets-and-other-extreme-actions-save-glaciers/

R&D Grants for Geosynthetic Companies in Australia Closing in One Month
https://20712624.hs-sites.com/rd-applications-closing-soon

New Method to Detect Early Oxidation of HDPE Geomembranes [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/RcUdDj26v6diSw8

Australian Geosynthetics Professor Explains Effect of Expansive Soils on Swelling Behaviour of Encapsulated Sodium Bentonite GCLs
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785323007599

Rockfall Embankments with Geosynthetics
https://www.geplus.co.uk/technical-paper/technical-paper-framework-for-optimised-design-of-rockfall-protection-
embankments-reinforced-with-geosynthetics-part-1-10-02-2023/
https://www.geplus.co.uk/technical-paper/technical-paper-framework-for-optimised-design-of-rockfall-protection-
embankments-reinforced-with-geosynthetics-part-2-09-03-2023/

The Magic of NAUE Bentofix® Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL)   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUPIkT8Mew

Student Receives $200K Funding from Solmax for Geogrid Project
The study will test the compatibility of PVC-coated Geogrid to be used in MSE structures that Contain Recycled Concrete Aggregate.”
https://cec.gmu.edu/research/grants

Cow Faeces Found to Degrade HDPE (No Bullshit!)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1878818123000476

Call for Abstracts for GeoAmericas 2024 in Toronto, Canada (28 April – May 1 2024)
https://geoamericas2024.exordo.com/login

GEOMEMBRANES

Model Test on Mechanical and Deformation Property of a Geomembrane Surface Barrier for a High Rockfill Dam
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/23/11505/pdf?version=1638608271

New Process Patented for Joining Overlapping Thermoplastic Membrane Components
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11597160.pdf

CANAL LINERS

Design of Canals Lined with Geomembranes [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/8JiqLPTDZywAxlW

Lining of Canals to Reduce Water Losses from Irrigation Canals and their Modern Sustainable Solutions – A Review
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Doaa-El-Molla/publication
/368915088_Water_Losses_from_Irrigation_Canals_and_their_Modern_Sustainable_Solutions_-A_Review/links
/640036c7b1704f343f953f32/Water-Losses-from-Irrigation-Canals-and-their-Modern-Sustainable-Solutions-A-Review.pdf

GEOTEXTILES

Study on the Geotextile Containers to Construct a Tailings Dam
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/6/4768/pdf?version=1678244838

A Review of Coastal Protection Using Geobag/Geotextile Containers and Natural Countermeasures—Mangrove Vegetation and Geosynthetics
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/4/1/55/pdf?version=1678332272

Indian Residents Demand Completion of Geotextile Bag Shore Protection Works for Entire Coastal Segment
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/chellanam-residents-demand-completion-of-shore-protection-works-for-entire-coastal-segment/article66610814.ece

Experimental Study on the Fatigue and Freeze-Thaw Properties of Geotextile Isolation Layer in CRTS III Ballast-less Tracks
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509523001675

Effect of Fabric Structure on In-plane and Through-Plane Hydraulic Properties of Nonwoven Geotextiles
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114423000134

GCLs

Gas Flow Characteristics of GCL Under Distortions, Wet-Dry Cycles, and Hydrating Fluids
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.22.00391

Effect of Expansive Soils on Swelling Behaviour of Encapsulated Sodium Bentonite of Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785323007599

GEOCELLS

Understanding Hoop Stress in Geocells
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2023/03/02/understanding-hoop-stress-in-geocells/

GEOGRIDS

A Review on Use of Geosynthetic Material in Road Construction
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Virgonda-Patil/publication
/368756221_A_Review_on_Use_of_Geosynthetic_Material_in_Road_Construction/links/63f85d950d98a97717b28380/A-
Review-on-Use-of-Geosynthetic-Material-in-Road-Construction.pdf

GEOCABLES

Evaluation of Mechanical and Electrical Properties of a New Sensor-Enabled Piezoelectric Geocable for Landslide Monitoring
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0263224123002312

NEW JOBS

Jaylon Seeking Geomembrane Welding Technicians
https://7news.com.au/jobs/jobview/geomembrane-technicians/671b455f-
7ddf-46d2-8511-3ca0b28e1346?page_referral_element=Search%20result

Solmax Seeking Quality Compliance Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/quality-compliance-manager-at-solmax-3513145214

WSP seeking Geotechnical Engineer with Geomembrane Installation Experience for Heap Leach and TSF
https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=V8D6AK&cws=37&rid=10719

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Essential Look into Global Geosynthetic Developments with the Weekly GNA Newsletter
GNA connects engineers, regulators, facility owners, and other stakeholders around the world to its readers and advertising participants.
GNA’s global audience of tens of thousands of subscribers includes civil engineers, regulators, contractors, geosynthetic installers, CQA professionals, and facility owners involved with geotechnical applications.
GNA is a digital news communications and technology platform focused on digital publishing and delivering breaking geosynthetics news relevant to environmental engineering for the geotechnical and geo-environmental community.
Be in the know with an essential look into global geosynthetic developments with our weekly GNA newsletter.
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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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• 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.
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GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.
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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.