Geosynthetic News Alerts (GNA)

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

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NEWSMAKERS:  * Afitex * AGRU * BGM * Bituminous Geomembranes * CARPI * Degrate * EPA * ExcelPlas * GEOAMERICAS 2024 * GEOANZ#2 2024 * Geosynthetics * Geotube® * Geotextile Sand Containers * GNA * HDPE-PERT * HUESKER * Kerry Rowe * Maccaferri * Melbourne Geosynthetics Conference * Natural Fibre Geotextiles * ParaProducts * PFAS * Pit Thermal Energy Storage * Queens University * SOLMAX * Tailings Conference * Tektoseal Active™ * US-EPA * WSP

BREAKING NEWS

US-EPA Publish Interim Guidance on Disposal of PFAS in Landfills [PDF]

EPA Admit There is Currently No research on the Long-Term Stability of Flexible Membrane Liners (FML) in the Presence of PFAS

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPECIAL FEATURE – 10 Amazing Ways Geosynthetics are Protecting and Saving the Planet

Geotextile Mega Containers Save Pacific Island of Tuvalu from Submerging (VIDEO)

Huesker Presenting on Using Geotextile Tubes for Tailings Confinement and Dewatering at Tailings2024 Conference (June 12-14 in Chile)

MACCAFERRI Global Webinar “ParaProducts: Proven Durability in High-Alkalinity Environments” (18th April 2024)

The Use of Bituminous Geomembranes (BGM) in Reservoir Applications

Huesker Working with RWTH Aachen University to Develop Biobased, Degradable Solutions for Geotextiles

GEOAMERICAS Begins in Just 2 Weeks – Anticipated to be the Largest in History – DON’T MISS IT!

Carpi India – Experience of Flexible Geomembrane in DRIP (Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Program) Project in India

Efficient Design and Usage of Synthetic Geomembranes for Wateproofing in Dams to Restore Watertightness

INVITATION TO BID on Geomembrane Installation for 20-Acre Landfill Expansion 

Use of HDPE-PERT Geomembranes for Pit Thermal Energy Storage (PTES) for Sustainable District Heating

Strengthening Foundations: Maccaferri’s Geosynthetic Solution for Container Terminal Expansion

Tektoseal Active PFAS Removes “Forever Chemicals” from Soil Effectively and Sustainably

WSP Seeking CQA Technician- Soil Testing & Geosynthetics

NEW PATENTS

Afitex International Patent GEOSYNTHETIC CONSISTING OF A KNITTED TEXTILE STRUCTURE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

WATERPROOF MEMBRANE, PREPARATION METHOD AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD THEREOF, AND TUNNEL WATERPROOF SYSTEM

LATEST RESEARCH THAT IS TRENDING

Assessing the Effects of Texturing, Fusion, And Extrusion Welds On Stress Crack Resistance (SCR) of HDPE Geomembranes and the Relation Between SCR And Work Hardening

Long-term Performance of Textured HDPE Geomembranes in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

GEOTEXTILES

The Experimental Analysis of The Effect of Geotextile Reinforcement of Cohesive Soil on The Settlement and Bearing Capacity

Geotextile Tube Technology set to save you money on your next Utility Bill
Large bags known as ‘GeoTube’ have been installed at the Westdale Wastewater Treatment Plant.

GEOCELLS

Geocell Technology Proves Effective in Solving Soil Stabilization Challenges for Solar Farms on Underutilized Lands

GEOGRIDS

A Framework for Analyzing the Stability of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Walls under Unsaturated Conditions

Effects Of Subgrade Spatial Variability on Critical Strains and Effectiveness Of Geogrid Reinforcement In Flexible Pavement

Strengthening of Brick Masonry Using Biaxial Polypropylene Geogrid as Confinement Reinforcement

Dynamic Behaviour and Characteristics of Geogrid-Reinforced Sand Under Cyclic Loading

Comparative Study on Effect of Embedment Depth and Reinforcement Spacing on the Performance of Square Footing Embedded in Geogrid Reinforced Flyash Beds Under Cyclic Loading

Stress–Strain Behaviour of Geogrid Reinforced Steel Slag in Triaxial Test Condition

ADVERTIZING

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

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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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(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

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NEWSMAKERS:  * Ambienta * Aquablok * Arcelor Mittal * ASTM * Comanco * Crystal Lagoons * ExcelPlas * GCCM * GeoAmericas 2024 * Geosynthetics * Geotextiles for Oil Spills * Geotextile Tubes * GNA * GrantHelp * Huesker * HydraNet™ * Infra-Red Welding * Kerry Rowe * Layfield * Maccaferri * Melbourne Geosynthetics Conference * Richard Bathurst * SOLMAX * Strain Hardening * Tensar

BREAKING NEWS

Italian Antitrust Authority Announces it Will Not Proceed with Investigation into the Acquisition of Officine Maccaferri by Ambienta
(Teleborsa, 2nd April 2024) – The Italian Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has decided not to start the investigation regarding the business deal in which Ambienta SGR will acquire a majority share of Officine Maccaferri, as it does not significantly impede the effective competition in the markets concerned and does not lead to the creation or strengthening of a dominant position.  The AGCM observes that in none of the relevant markets in which the target group operates are there companies belonging to the portfolio managed by Ambienta, nor in the downstream or upstream markets. Furthermore, considering that the operation does not involve any overlap in market shares, nor effects of a vertical nature, the Authority believes that it is not raising competitive issues in the reference markets, as it does not lead to structural changes.

Translated from:  https://finanza.repubblica.it/News/2024/04/02/ambienta_antitrust_non_avvia_istruttoria_su_acquisizione_officine_maccaferri-225/

INDUSTRY NEWS

World’s Largest Geosynthetic Conference GeoAmericas 2024 – Toronto, Canada Just 3 Weeks Away (Ticket Remaining)

The Future of Geomembrane Welding

Addressing Geomembrane ‘Whales’: Preventive Strategies with Geonet HydraNet

Comanco Helping HPDE Lined Crystal Lagoons to Cover the World
Demand for geosynthetics is surging, and a key driver is the rise of Crystal Lagoons, according to a recent article in Geosynthetic News Alerts (ExcelPlas). These lagoons utilize large panels of white, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liner seamlessly welded together to create beautiful and sustainable urban oases. COMANCO is proud to be a major contributor to this exciting trend. We’ve leveraged our expertise to install 12 Crystal Lagoons around the world, with 4 more currently under construction. Our projects span across various locations, including Florida, Texas, California, and even Colombia. As a key player in this innovative field, we look forward to seeing how Crystal Lagoons pave the way for the future of geosynthetics in recreational water features.

Nantucket Geotextile Tube Scouring VIDEO

Marines Close Camp Pendleton Landfill Indefinitely Due to Tears in Geomembrane Liner

ASTM Publishes New Standard (ASTM D8212-24) for the Determination of the Radial Properties of Geogrids Under Low Radial Strain
“This practice presents a method for determining in-air index values of the radial load and radial stiffness at low strain in each symmetric direction of a balanced geogrid subjected to 360° radial strain. This determination is based on tensile test results from testing in accordance with Test Method D6637/D6637M and an analysis of the radial force balance in each symmetric direction across a circle of geogrid that is assumed to be strained uniformly in all radial directions to a low strain level.”

Australian Government Grant Alert – Cash Reimbursements on Equipment, Machinery and Assets Purchased in FY23

WHAT IS TRENDING

Using Strain Hardening to Predict the Stress Crack Resistance of Unaged and Aged Smooth Black HDPE Geomembranes

Officine Maccaferri Patents New Geocomposite

Arcelor Mittal (Luxembourg, LU) Patent Strain Sensing Paint for GCLs

Aquablok Patent Geosynthetic Reactive Treatment Cell and Systems For Environmental Remediation

Huesker Publication on Mechanical Characteristics of Geogrids Produced from Recycled Polyester

Nanostructure Characterisation of Welded Polyethylene Sheet Using Small Angle X-ray Scattering

GEOMEMBRANES

Characterizing Landfill Extent, Composition, and Biogeochemical Activity using Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Induced Polarization under Varying Geomembrane Coverage

Study Of Factors That Influence Geomembrane Air Expansion Deformation Under Ring-restrained Conditions

Numerical Study of Strain Development In HDPE Geomembrane Liner System In Landfills Using A New Constitutive Model For Municipal Solid Waste

GEOTEXTILES

Behaviour Study of Shallowly Buried Large-Span Steel Culverts by Inclusion of Geotextile Reinforcements

A Versatile Apparatus for Assessing the Shear Behaviour Of Geotechnical Interfaces Coupled With Imaging And Acoustic Capabilities for measurement of the Deformation of Geotextiles under Pull-out Loading

GCLs

Pore-scale Mechanisms Underlying the Behaviour of Enhanced Bentonites for GCLs Exposed to Aggressive Inorganic Solutions

GEOCELLS

Evaluation of Arched EPS Block and Geocell Inclusions in Trench Backfill for Protection of Buried Flexible Pipes

Geocell Anchor Cage for Enhanced Load Support in Soil Structures

GEONETS

Scale Effect on Geogrids Produced with Three-Dimensional Printer Technology

Mathematical Modelling of a Corrugated Geogrid and Geocell Reinforced Flexible Pavement Base with Interlayer Shear Performance Analysis

GEOGRIDS

Numerical Modelling of Geosynthetic Reinforced Fill Over a Void Considering Rate-dependent Stiffness of the Reinforcement

Evaluation of Rockfill Stabilized-Geosynthetics Reinforced Road Base with Repeated Plate Loading Tests

The Effect of Geosynthetic Reinforcement on the Load Transfer Mechanism of Pile-supported Low Embankments Subject to Cyclic Traffic Loading

Dynamic Behaviour and Characteristics of Geogrid-reinforced Sand Under Cyclic Loading

Huesker Publication on Mechanical Characteristics of Geogrids Produced from Recycled Polyester

Mathematical Modelling of a Corrugated Geogrid and Geocell Reinforced Flexible Pavement Base with Interlayer Shear Performance Analysis

GEOCOMPOSITES

Mechanical Properties of Fabric-reinforced Geocomposites in Accordance with Novel Size-Independent Flexure-test Technique

HIGH PERFORMANCE TURF REINFORCEMENT MAT

Eco-risk Assessment of HPTRM-Covered Sea Dikes Using a Hydro-Morpho-Eco-Toxicological (HM-ET) Model 

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/

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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) 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.