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March 2014 Vol.10
March 2014 Vol.9
March 2014 Vol.8
STARTS TODAY ! – Geomembrane Master Class on Failure Prevention, CQA and Leak Location Methods
at 9.30 am Today at 473 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin, Victoria (booking required)
http://www.excelplas.com/geomembrane-testing
Map
http://www.whereis.com/vic/moorabbin/473-warrigal-rd/yellowId-13030979#session=MjM=
GSE Environmental gets extension on its sale – until April 30 to close a sale
http://www.wopular.com/comment/reply/23955083
Waterlogic an innovative company working in all areas of Geomembrane supply and installation including Bio-Gas covers seek Liner installation Technician for Sydney
A successful applicant would need experience in all aspects of Geomembrane lining installation, for HDPE and GCL liners, including QA/QC procedures.
http://www.seek.com.au/job/26193845
EPA Q&A’s on Pilliga pond incident – EPA investigation confirmed that the liner in Pond 3 was leaking
The liner had not performed adequately and water had leaked to a groundwater system at a depth of between 22m and 33m.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:5bTRJMFih5IJ:http://www.metgasco.com.au/industry-news/epa-qas-pilliga-pond-incident%2Blandfill+liner&cr=countryAU&hl=en-AU&gbv=2&tbs=ctr%3AcountryAU,qdr%3Ad&ct=clnk
ASTM D35 Committee on Geosynthetics establishes new award
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/022414_astmd35_committee.html
New Paper: The Use of Prefabricated Bituminous Surfacing Geosynthetic in World War II and Beyond
Prefabricated bituminous surfacing was developed during World War II to meet the need for rapid construction of roads and runways in the military context. It was made from bitumen and hessian and commonly referred to as ‘bithess’.
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/content/article/10.1680/grim.13.00039
Puraflex Hydrocarbon Barrier Geomembrane Liner – Case Study 1
http://www.itpltd.com/handle.php?action=media&uri=media/uploads/2013/08/21/858-puraflex-hydrocarbon-barrier—case-study-1.pdf
Outstanding Puncture Resistance of Bituminous Geomembranes
The viscoelastic nature of bitumen combined with the tensile strength of its non-woven reinforcement geotextile layer means BGMs can accommodate high point loads, therefore resisting puncture.
http://www.geomembranes.com.au/resistant-to-puncture-failure.html
Use of Geotextiles in Coastal Rock Revetments
http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/Documents/Tasmanian_Coastal_Works_Manual_Guideline_151_Rock_Revetments.pdf
Russia Offers Stimuli for using Geosynthetic Materials in Road Building
http://www.oilandgaseurasia.com/en/news/russia’s-sibur-offers-stimuli-using-geosynthetic-materials-road-building
Western Australia – Opal Vale Salt Valley Road Landfill Liner works approval application
http://www.der.wa.gov.au/about-us/8-news/103-opal-vale-salt-valley-road-landfill-works-approval-application
Rockbank residents fear massive tip expansion could contaminate water supply
“each waste “cell” was lined with clay and a high density polythene liner was welded to each cell to prevent water leaching.”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/west/rockbank-residents-fear-massive-tip-expansion-could-contaminate-water-supply/story-fngnvmj7-1226857035974
Canal Lining Manual
Optimum Use of Geomembrane Materials in Irrigation Canal Lining. 1/5 Optimum Use of Geomembrane Materials in Irrigation Canal Lining
http://www.fribooks.com/canal-lining-manual-PDF-5634839/
March 2014 Vol.7
Geomembrane Master Class on Failure Prevention, CQA and Leak Location Methods Starts Tomorrow Tuesday 18th at 9.30 am at 473 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin, Victoria
http://www.excelplas.com/geomembrane-testing
Map
http://www.whereis.com/vic/moorabbin/473-warrigal-rd/yellowId-13030979#session=MjM=
GSE Amends Credit Agreement with GE Capital
http://www.lawinsider.com/contracts/7pDWePoqNbMXfFgZQS90eE/gse-holding-inc/delaware/2014-03-14?utm_campaign=sidebar&utm_medium=other_contracts_from&utm_source=sidebar
Firestone Rebrand Their EPDM Geomembranes
http://www.firestonebpe.com/en/news/firestone-epdm-geomembrane-now-called-firestone-geogardtm-epdm
GSE Announces Timeline For Company Sale
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gse-announces-timeline-changes-for-company-sale-250375661.html
Bituminous Geomembranes on Display at Irrigation Australia Conference and Exhibition 2-6 June 2014 Stand: 417
http://irrigationaustralia.com.au/exhibition/new-products/
Siplast Icopal to display its range of geomembranes for mining at Mining Expo in Chile
EXPOMIN 2014, 13th World Mining Exhibition & Congress for Latin America, will be held on 21-25 April in Santiago de Chile
http://www.siplast-international.com/newsDetail/Siplast_at_the_EXPOMIN_2014_exhibition
Bituminous Geomembranes Waterproofing solution for Cerro Negro gold mine in Argentina
http://www.icopal.com/Press/Products/Cerro-Negro.aspx
French Committee of Geosynthetics and ASQUAL Publish Approved List of Certified Geomembranes
The ASQUAL is an independent and impartial body established by technical centers, joined by the French Committee of Geosynthetics ( CFG ) and the French Committee Agrotextiles
ASQUAL is a quality nonprofit association whose mission is to participate in the promotion of quality and certification of geosynthetic products and services.
http://www.asqual.com/documents/LIST_GMB__11_DECEMBRE_13.pdf
Geomembrane lining projects demand plastics welding skills in India
http://www.twitraining.com/home/news/geomembrane-lining-projects-demand-plastics-welding-skills-in-india
New Publication: Leak Marking Scheme for Construction Quality Testing of Geomembrane liners in Landfills
http://www.ijer.ir/?_action=articleInfo&article=736&vol=36
Geotextile Tubes Being Installed to Bolster City Sea Defence
http://www.stabroeknews.com/2014/news/stories/03/15/geotextile-tubes-installed-bolster-city-sea-defence/
Morwell Mine Floats Plans for a Lake
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/morwell-mine-floats-plan-for-lake-20140314-34sdi.html
Bituminous Geomembranes approved by Golder Associates to Protect the Site of Cerro Negro gold mine in Argentina
http://www.siplast-international.com/references/Cerro-Negro
The Geofabrics Perth Sales Office is Moving to a New Location
http://www.geofabrics.com.au/news-and-views/2014/03/47-the-geofabrics-perth-sales-office-is-moving-to-a-new-location
Layfield Lists Local Representatives on Water Industry Operators Association of Australia Database
http://www.wioa.org.au/membership/Layfield.htm