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The challenge of geomembrane wild edge thickness
August 1, 2023
…weight fraction away from the core of the geomembrane or extrudate over time as it cools. When HDPE goes from a liquid to solid state, it cross-links. The effects of…
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Best practices-Working toward zero leaks
August 1, 2023
…conductive to detect any leaks in the produced process water pond containment system. This test method uses a high-voltage, pulsed power supply to charge a capacitor, which is formed by…
Four Pillars Of Geosynthetic Sustainability
August 1, 2023
Q: How is geosynthetic sustainability as compared with conventional construction materials like soil, concrete and steel? A: The four pillars of sustainability are human, social, economic and…
Mining and erosion control
August 1, 2023
…Erosion control, sediment control, revegetation and dewatering activities are common at mining sites. The Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) is a leading industry organization home to top manufacturers…
Northeast DOT projects take home America’s Transportation Awards
July 28, 2023
…meeting, held in Indianapolis, Ind. November 13-16. Both the grand prize and the People’s Choice Award winners will receive $10,000 to go to their preferred scholarship or charity. Visit https://americastransportationawards.org/ to learn…
Freudenberg expands global 3D entangled mat production with new geosynthetic line in China
July 24, 2023
…had more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success. For more information, visit www.freudenberg-pm.com. In 2022,…
Premature failure of geomembrane floating covers in Australia: Causes, comparisons and recommendations
July 11, 2023
…reservoirs from contamination. However, in Australia due to harsh UV and weathering effects, a concerning trend of premature failure and degradation of these covers has been observed. This article delves…
Lining a tailings facility on the roof of the world
July 10, 2023
…placing restraints on construction, the timelines for this project were tight. The mining waste containment project was an important construction link. The project required a large quantity of high-quality HDPE…
Genuit Group hits sustainability targets with Keytec Geomembranes
July 7, 2023
…Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report 2018 stated that avoiding the worst effects of climate breakdown is only possible if global temperature increase is capped at 1.5°C. To achieve this, emissions…
EPA announces new framework to prevent unsafe PFAS from entering market
July 5, 2023
…The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its framework for addressing new and new uses of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The framework outlines EPA’s planned approach when reviewing…