Special Feature

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

NEWSMAKERS:  * BGM * Bituminous Geomembranes * Bob Gilligan * eDipole * ELIS Technologies * EPS Geofoam * Eric Blond * ExcelPlas * fibrisTerre * GNA * iglube™ * Interax™ * Kerry Rowe * Layfield * Leak Detection * Smart Geosynthetics * Solmax * Strain Monitoring * Tensar * Triton Marine Mattresses

BREAKING NEWS

Solmax Appoints New President & CEO, Heralding an Era of Growth

EDITOR’S CORNER

Who is Bob Gilligan?

INDUSTRY NEWS

Compact Leak Detection Technology for Covered Geomembrane Liners (ASTM D8265-21) – ELIS RTK GPS eDipole with Case Studies [PDF]

Geomembranes for Environmental Remediation (Special Feature)

How to Increase the IQ of Your Geosynthetic Products

Just 4 Days to Go! – “Geomembranes Don’t Like to Sustain Tension: the Implications for BGMs”

Indonesian Geomembrane Scandal Under Investigation

Tensar Awarded US Patent for Multilayer Integral Geogrids

Novel Water Treatment Method with Multiple Layers of Geotextiles

Chinese Develop New Process for Environmentally Friendly Desilting with Geotextile Tubes

Seattle’s Salmon Population Gets Boost from Triton Marine Mattresses

Strategize for Seasonal Uncertainties with Interax™ Geogrid

NEW RESEARCH

Analytical Model for Contaminant Transport in the CGCW and Aquifer Dual-Domain System Considering Geomembrane Holes

Electrodeposition-Based Self-Healing Technique for Geosynthetic Structures with Loosely Compacted Sand

Sustainable Nanocellulose Coating for EPS Geofoam Blocks

Experimental Study on Geogrid-Soil Interface Properties Based on Pull-out Tests: A Case Study

Effect of Particle Shape on Cyclic Shear Behaviour of Granular Mixtures–Geogrid Interface

ADVERTIZING

Advertize with GNA
Looking ahead to your planning year 2025 for advertising needs, GNA would like to apprise of our readers of the substantial advertising opportunities.
We have had great success opening new doors for many companies during 2025 through digital ad placements, designated posts, whitepapers and various sponsorships. GNA offers many approaches to relaying your message to our audience of over 9000 geosynthetic professionals.
We would welcome a discussion and the chance to build a custom program that fits your needs and objectives for 2025. Our audience, including our very engaged membership, are your customers. We would be happy to schedule a call at your convenience to answer any questions.
https://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/contact-us/

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

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

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

Among GNA’s objectives are:

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

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

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

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

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

(c) 2024 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

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

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

NEWSMAKERS:  * BGM * Bituminous Geomembranes * CMC * Coir * Eric Blond * European Environmental Agency * ExcelPlas * GEOANZ#2 2024 * Geomembrane Welding * Geosynthetics * Geotextiles * GHD * Global Warming * GNA * Knight Piesold * Leister * Microplastics * Permeable Pavements * PFAS * Tensar * Welding of Geomembranes

BREAKING NEWS

Ground-breaking New Study from Australia Finds Geotextiles to be a Source of PFAS in the Environment [PDF]

The Coming PFAS Litigation Risk to Geotextile Manufacturers [PDF]

Knight Piésold Response to Greenstone Resources Corporation Statement Regarding Tailings Dam Failure

INDUSTRY NEWS

Disaster is Approaching: the First Country in the World to Lose All its Glaciers – Geotextiles Could be the Solution

European Environmental Agency Lists Geotextiles as a Source of Microplastics Unintentionally Released into the Environment in the EU

Geotextiles Touted as Powerful New Tool to Capture Microplastics and Tire Wear Particles in Permeable Pavements
Permeable pavements retain microplastic and tire wear particles efficiently!!

Indian Government Bats for Coir Geotextiles to Strengthen Banks of Waterbodies

Leister India and MIPA Industries Jointly Organize a Ground-breaking Workshop on HDPE Geomembrane Welding Technology

TENSAR’S AUSTRALIAN TALENT ACQUISITION DRIVE

Territory Sales Manager (NSW) | Tensar, A Division of CMC

Territory Sales Manager (QLD) | Tensar, A Division of CMC

Territory Sales Manager (VIC) | Tensar, A Division of CMC

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

The Coming PFAS Litigation Risk to Geomembrane Manufacturers [PDF]

Preliminary Speakers Program for GEOANZ#2 Conference Published (9-11^th July 2024) [PDF]

Welding of Polymeric Geomembranes in Arctic Conditions [PDF]

Venezuela Becomes the First Nation to Lose All of its Glaciers However Conservationist Criticized the Use of Geotextiles to Save Them !
Efforts by the Venezuelan Government to protect the Humboldt glacier by covering it with a geotextile cover in December proved futile and drew criticism from conservationists concerned about ecosystem contamination from the degrading geofabric. 

ADVERTIZING

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

Stay Up to Date with the Latest Geosynthetic News by Signing Up for the GNA Newsletter!
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) 2024 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

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

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

NEWSMAKERS: * Aaron O’Malley * Arcadis * BGM * Bituminous Geomembranes * CMC * Concrete Canvas * Eric Blond * ExcelPlas * GCL * GEOAMERICAS 2024 * GEOANZ#2 2024 * Geocells * Geomembrane Welding * Geosynthetics * Geoweb® * GHD * GNA * Microplastics * PFAS * SIKA* Stantec * Tensar * WSP

BREAKING NEWS

Concrete Canvas Receives Prestigious King’s Award for International Trade Excellence, Celebrating Remarkable Global Growth and Impact

International Symposium on Geosynthetics and Sustainability (May 14, 2024) Register Now !

EPA Issue GHD with Serious Deficiency Letter Regarding Geosynthetic Capped Waste Pits (Declassified) [PDF]
EPA requests additional plans and details of how the cap will be removed to prevent damaging the underlying geotextile and geomembrane in the process.
Respondents also should strongly consider requiring field staff to verify and document that the underlying geotextile and or/geomembrane is both present, and not torn or punctured as cap rock is removed
for reuse.

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Coming PFAS Litigation Risk to Geomembrane Manufacturers [PDF]

Preliminary Speakers Program for GEOANZ#2 Conference Published (9-11^th July 2024) [PDF]

Behaviour of Bituminous Geomembrane [BGM] Seams Exposed to Tensile Stress by Eric Blond

Welding of Polymeric Geomembranes in Arctic Conditions [PDF]

Venezuela Becomes the First Nation to Lose All of its Glaciers However Conservationist Criticized the Use of Geotextiles to Save Them !
Efforts by the Venezuelan Government to protect the Humboldt glacier by covering it with a geotextile cover in December proved futile and drew criticism from conservationists concerned about ecosystem contamination from the degrading geofabric.

Stantec Reports on Landfill Cells Phase 3, 4 & 5 Capping Construction – Stanley Road, Bunbury WA
Stantec offer a range of services during landfill geosynthetic liner capping construction

Meet Aaron O’Malley who Implements Designs of Composite Geosynthetic Liners for Landfill and Liquid Storage Containment Systems (Basal and Capping) Using Best Practices

No More Road Damage Due to Waterlogging; Geocells are the Solution!

CMC (Tensar) Stock Price on a Remarkable Upward Trajectory – Buy Recommendation!!

SIKA Patent New Geomembrane with Improved Adhesion to Concrete

WSP and Arcadis Demonstrate Utilizing Geotextiles to Overcome Design and Construction Challenges

GEOTEXTILES

Effect of Surface Roughness on Soil-Geogrid/Geotextile Interface Shear Strengths

WSP and Arcadis Demonstrate Utilizing Geotextiles to Overcome Design and Construction Challenges

GEOTEXTILE TUBES

New Approach for Dewatering Slurry: Vacuum Preloaded Geotextile Tubes

GCLs

GCL Landfill Cap Models Under Simulated Climate Change Precipitation: assessing long-term infiltration using the HELP model

GEOGRIDS

Sustainability Benefits of Adopting Geosynthetics in Roadway Design

Triaxial Behaviour of Unreinforced and Geogrid-reinforced Calcareous Gravelly Sand: Experiment and Discrete Element Modelling

Effective CBR and Elastic Modulus of Geogrid-Stabilized Prepared Subgrades Overlying Existing Soft Subgrades

Optimum Tack Coat Rate For Different Asphalt Geosynthetic Interlayers To Achieve Optimum Shear Bond Strength

GEOCOMPOSITES

Self-sensing Cementitious Geocomposites in Rail Track Substructures

GEOCELLS

GEOWEB® Load Support System Strengthens Parking Infrastructure at Police Training Facility

ADVERTIZING

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

Stay Up to Date with the Latest Geosynthetic News by Signing Up for the GNA Newsletter!
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) 2024 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs and Geosynthetic News Agency

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