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October 2023

Cation exchange processses in GCLs

October 20, 2023 | Features (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/features/)

Geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) are multi-component materials commonly used in hydraulic
barrier systems in applications ranging from different types of landfills to waste ponds to
additional liquid containment applications. Conventional GCLs consist of a thin layer of
montmorillonite clay (i.e., be…
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Leveraging soil nail technology for MSE retaining wall

October 10, 2023 | Features (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/features/)

The Domain at Phipps Plaza is a luxury condominium development in the well-traveled and
populated urban area of Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga. This 319-unit mid-rise residential complex is
within a mixed-use area that incorporates hotels, office space, high-end shopping, theaters and
restaurants.
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Lining system supports upgrade at northern Nevada mine

October 1, 2023 | Final Inspection (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/in-closing/)

AGRU collaborated with a Nevada mine’s stakeholders to supply more than 12.2 million square
feet (1.1 million m2) of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liner to help a mining operation expand
its capacity. The project’s proximity to AGRU’s regional plant, the AGRU liner’s welding edges,
and th…
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More good news for ATA members

October 1, 2023 | Editorial (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/editorial/)

As most of you know, Geosynthetics magazine is a publication of the Advanced Textiles

Association (ATA)—a member-owned, member-driven trade association representing the
specialty fabrics and technical textiles industry to provide members with relevant information,
sourcing solutions and networking…
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IGS North America update: Two honors, two websites

October 1, 2023 | IGS-NA (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/igs-na/)

IGS North America (IGS-NA) has a couple of website updates to promote.

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Lower trial weld strengths in polyethylene seams

October 1, 2023 | GSI News (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/gsi-news/)

Polyethylene (PE) seaming techniques are used in the field to fabricate rolls of geomembranes
into liner systems. There are two predominant methods used: hot wedge “fusion” welding and
“extrusion” seaming. Over the past year, installers have noticed lower trial weld strength than in
years pa…
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Landfills and erosion control

October 1, 2023 | ECTC News (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/ectc-news/)

Erosion control, sediment control and revegetation are common at landfills. Erosion Control
Technology Council (ECTC) is a leading industry organization home to top manufacturers of
erosion and sediment control products, component suppliers, material distributors and test
laboratories. ECTC members …
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Interpreting and monitoring the final Buy America guidelines

October 1, 2023 | GMA News (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/gma-news/)

As I sat down to write this article, the final rule for the Guidance for Grants and Agreements
from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had been posted on the Federal
Register (FR) with a 60-day notice to take effect October 23, 2023.
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final-buy-america-guidelines/)

A look at Geotechnical Frontiers 2025

October 1, 2023 | News (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/news/)

What is Geotechnical Frontiers? Geotechnical Frontiers is a specialty conference event

combining the biennial Geosynthetics Conference and the Geo-Institute’s annual Geo-
Congress. Generally held every six years (the pandemic pushed this one to eight years), this
event is where the industry unites …
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Airports zone in on geosynthetics

October 1, 2023 | Features (https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/category/features/)

Airport runways are not mere roads. They need to be built smoother and stronger to support
the loads of jet planes without buckling under the weight, which is no small task in areas that
may be swampy, dry, or subject to heavy rains, earthquakes or myriad other challenging soil
conditions.
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