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HUESKER introduces new geotextile bag product and provides coastal protection with geotextile container systems
September 17th, 2021
Large-format tubes and bags as effective erosion protection for banks, coasts and harbors Coastal protection with geotextile SoilTain Tubes in Ayamonte, Spain. Photograph courtesy of HUESKER Group In the era of climate change, sea level rise and an increasing number of extreme weather events, not only new strategies and solution concepts are required but also […]
FGI to host webinar on geosynthetics and stability for heap leaching and tailings dams
September 16th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) will sponsor a free webinar, “Lifetime Predictions of Nonexposed and Exposed Geosynthetics,” on Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. CDT. The webinar will discuss the use of geosynthetics and bottom liner systems in heap leach pads and tailings storage areas. This is important because tailing ponds […]
Solmax and Solites develop the next generation of pit thermal energy storage
September 15th, 2021
In Langkazi, Tibet, a 529,720-square-foot (15,000-m3) PTES with a capacity of 700 MWh of heat was constructed and professionally sealed by Solmax. Photograph courtesy of Solmax What does the next generation of pit thermal energy storage (PTES) look like? This question is the focus of the Efficient Pitresearch and development project funded by the German […]
IFAI launches first podcast
September 14th, 2021
IFAI Talking Textiles The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) recently launched IFAI Talking Textiles, a podcast hosted by the IFAI Canada and the Advanced Textiles Products divisions. One episode will be available each month featuring interviews with members in the Canadian and advanced textile markets. “The Canada division wanted to offer content specific to […]
Earn 6 PDHs and make connections at GeoNashville 2021
September 14th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Geosynthetics Ltd. GeoNashville 2021 brings the geotechnical industry back together for a day and a half of learning, networking and discussions. This is a great opportunity for professionals in the geotechnical industry to reconnect with their peers, exhibitors and sponsors after a long hiatus of in-person events. IFAI and GMA members get […]
Using geosynthetics in mining heap leach pads
September 13th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of NAUE GmbH & Co. KG Industrial mining is essential in our tech-driven world. The need to create more efficient and cost-effective solutions has led to the rising popularity of a large-scale mining technique called heap leaching. Heap leaching utilizes chemical reactions to separate desired minerals from raw ore. The technique can produce […]
Dow launches new HDPE geomembrane resin
September 10th, 2021
Pit view of landfill. Photograph courtesy of Dow Dow is now offering INTREPID 2499 Bimodal HDPE Resin for geomembranes. Geomembranes offer a critical line of defense against chemicals, toxins and other harmful materials entering the earth’s soil and water. By forming a barrier that helps prevent the transmission of contaminants, they play an essential role […]
Texel to start operations of expanded geosynthetics manufacturing facility in India
September 9th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Texel Industries Ltd. Texel Industries Ltd. plans to start commercial operations at its expanded facility for geosynthetics products at Kheda, Gujarat, India, by the end of September 2021. The company is investing $4,100,207 (Rs. 29.92 crore) for this expansion and has already deployed $2,018,584 (Rs. 14.73 crore) from internal accruals and borrowings. […]
Ramsey advocates for Environmental and Sustainability Policy for Geosynthetics
September 8th, 2021
By Boyd Ramsey Photograph courtesy of Boyd Ramsey Consulting Editor’s Note: Geosynthetics consultant Boyd Ramsey is calling for the establishment of an Environmental and Safety Policy for Geosynthetics. The creation of a circular human economy and sustainable infrastructure and businesses have been and are becoming increasingly important to the future of the planet. Highlighted by […]
Geosynthetics solve the unique needs of wind energy projects
September 7th, 2021
How to select geosynthetics for wind farms? As energy demands continue to rise throughout the world, renewable energy projects such as wind farms are taking off both locally and globally. Turbines of the Altamont Pass Wind Farm, Altamont Pass, Calif. Photograph by Eric Molina, Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en The 2021 United Nations’ Intergovernmental Report on Climate […]