geomembrane

US State files a lawsuit against Solid Waste Agency for depositing solid waste into landfill cells with no liner or leachate collection system
http://legalnewsline.com/news/244546-iowa-ag-files-lawsuit-against-landfill-agency

City of Swan (WA) New Landfill Liner System
Construction at new landfill cell and leachate extraction – Tie-in to the existlng Cell 12 and a portion of Cell 15 liner system
http://www.swan.wa.gov.au/files/77b7f3e9-2c9a-41c9-9458-a24300fad66b/RFT13IL38-SOR_-_Scanned_advert_14_09_13.pdf

Moduline System for the geomembrane industry simultaneously welds several rolls of geomembrane together while rewinding them into smaller configurations
Allow the welded rolls to be transported to the job site, saving on-site labour and man-hours that would be required for product welding.
http://www.innovationintextiles.com/moduline-system-for-the-geo-industry/

Discussion Forum:  Enhanced stabilizer extraction and Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC) of fPP and LLDPE liners in RO Water with very low (Negative) Langelier Saturation Index (LSI)
RO water with a very low Langelier Saturation Index has greater solvency power and can promote higher additive migration rates in low crystallinity polyolefins.
Share your experience at [email protected]

World Waterproof Geomembranes Conference 2013 (10-12 December Dusseldorf, Germany)
http://www.amiplastics.com/Events/Resources/Programme/Waterproof%20Membranes%202013%20Programme.pdf

Geosynthetic barriers in landfill cap applications  by Mr. Kent P. von Maubeuge, Marketing and Product, NAUE GmbH & Co. KG, Germany  (New Paper)
http://www.amiplastics.com/Events/Resources/Programme/Waterproof%20Membranes%202013%20Programme.pdf

An increased role for reinforced polyethylene membranes in geotechnical applications (New Paper)
By Dr. David Martin, Senior Product Manager, INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP, Canada
http://www.amiplastics.com/Events/Resources/Programme/Waterproof%20Membranes%202013%20Programme.pdf

New Reactive geotextile waterproof membranes by Mr. Michael Aerts, Business Manager – Sahara, H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) Ltd.,   (New Paper)
http://www.amiplastics.com/Events/Resources/Programme/Waterproof%20Membranes%202013%20Programme.pdf

GeoAfrica Geomembrane Conference Programme Released
http://www.geoafrica2013.com/documents/2013721conferenceprogramme.pdf

Investigations of environmental stress cracking resistance of HDPE/EVA and LDPE/EVA blends  (New Paper)
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/app.39880/abstract

The Tension and Puncture Properties of HDPE Geomembrane under the Corrosion of Leachate  (New Paper)
http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/6/9/4109/pdf

Sinkhole in the road was repaired using a high tensile geotextile (strong enough to withstand the weight of a fully loaded gravel truck) as added assurance
http://www.coastreporter.net/article/20131004/SECHELT0101/310049970/-1/sechelt/seawatch-sinkhole-fixed

New Geomembrane Welding Technology – Miller Weldmaster 
http://www.myprintresource.com/press_release/11183266/miller-weldmaster-promotes-benefits-of-moduline-system-for-the-geo-industry

VersiDrain 8 Geo drainage sheets are made with an integrated non-woven geotextile that covers the studs to prevent soil particles blocking the drainage sheet
http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Elmich-Australia/VersiDrain-8-Geo-Sheet-for-Drainage-of-Basement-and-Retaining-Walls-p2503428

TenCate geotextiles in new drinking water system
http://www.innovationintextiles.com/tencate-geotextiles-in-new-drinking-water-system/

American Engineered Fabrics manufacturing 100% post-consumer based geotextiles
http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/contents/view_online-exclusives/2013-09-19/sustainability-revitalizes-new-england-manufacturer/

Prediction of geosynthetic clay liner desiccation in low stress applications
The risk of geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) desiccation in low stress applications such as solar ponds was investigated
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/content/article/10.1680/gein.13.00019

Reinforcement of railway ballasted track with geosynthetic bags for preventing derailment (New Paper)
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/content/article/10.1680/gein.13.00023

An improved simple shear apparatus for GCL internal and interface stress-displacement measurements (New Paper)
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12665-013-2810-4#

CETCO Australia publishes new technical guides
http://cetco.com.au/Left-Side-Navigation/Lining-Technologies/Technical-Data

Strata Systems, Inc. Announces Partial Acquisition Of Equity In Geo Solucoes, Ltd. Brazil
Strata is a 20-year-old U.S. company, globally recognized for its soil reinforcement geogrid — Stratagrid®
Strata Systems, Inc., a Glen Raven company and manufacturer and marketer of soil reinforcement products, announced its acquisition of 50% of the equity in Geo Solucoes Ltd. of Brazil.
http://www.theopenpress.com/print.php?y=2013&aid=195696

Layfield Group has been charged penalties after tears occurred in plastic liner of sewage lagoon
http://www.columbiavalleypioneer.com/?p=10229

New PURAFLEX® Hydrocarbon and Chemical Resistant Environmental Protection Barrier Membrane from Industrial Textiles & Plastics Ltd (UK)
http://www.itpltd.com/en/product/puraflex-hydrocarbon-chemical-resistant-barrier

Aeramix has been appointed as the first approved installer of PURAFLEX® Hydrocarbon and Chemical Resistant Liner for Australia
More details: Contact John Bolton <[email protected]>

New Research – UK University investigates effect of nanoparticles on the migration of leachate contaminants through landfill liners
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/research/projects/attenuation_of_contaminants_in_landfill_liners.page

Research project: Transport of toxic metals in clay landfill linings
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/oes/research/projects/transport_of_toxic_metals_in_clay_landfill_linings.page

New Book Published – “Current and Future Practices for the Testing of Multi-Component Geosynthetic Clay Liners”
http://www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/STP/SOURCE_PAGES/STP1562.htm

Georecruit seeking geomembrane welders in Australia and NZ
http://georecruitment.com.au/australian-nz-applicants

The Tension and Puncture Properties of HDPE Geomembrane under the Corrosion of Leachate (free Download)
www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/6/9/4109/pdf

New Publication – Analytical Solution for One-Dimensional Diffusion of Organic Pollutants in Geomembrane-Bentonite Composite Barrier and paramatric analyses
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Geomembrane Liner used for Sealing Leaking Water Reservoir (Case Study)
http://www.garwareropes.com/media/Case%20Studies/Lining/HDPE%20Geomembrane%20Lining%20for%20a%20Leaking%20Surface%20Water%20Reservoir,%20Ratnagiri,%20Maharashtra.pdf

Multi-Component Geosynthetic Clay Liners: A Product With New Possibilities by Egloffstein T., Ehrenberg H., Kalsow J., von Maubeuge K.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Hydraulic Testing of Multi-Component Geosynthetic Clay Liners by Ehrenberg H., von Maubeuge K.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Flow Rate Measurement in Multi-Component Geosynthetic Clay Liners by Barral C., Croissant D., Touze-Foltz N., von Maubeuge K.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Water-Vapor Diffusion Through Polymeric Barriers Used in Multi-Component GCLs by Allen S.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Interface Transmissivity Measurement in Multicomponent Geosynthetic Clay Liners by Bannour H., Courté A., Touze-Foltz N., von Maubeuge K.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Large-Scale Flow Testing through Seamed and Unseamed Samples of a Multi-Component Geosynthetic Clay Liner
Athanassopoulos C., Goldenberg M., Trauger R., Yuan Z.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Peel Testing and Moisture Effects for Coated/Laminated Geosynthetic Clay Liners by Torosian G.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Peel and Shear Test Comparison and Geosynthetic Clay Liner Shear Strength Correlation by Ehrenberg H., von Maubeuge K.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Direct Shear Testing Performed on Multi-Component GCLs With Laminated/Coated Side by Kline J., Youngblood J.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Boundary Effects of Gripping System on Internal Shear Strength Tests of Multi-Component Geosynthetic Clay Liners by Tang X., Yuan Z.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Cyclic Shear Testing of a Multi-Component Geosynthetic Clay Liner by Athanassopoulos C., Fox P., Goldenberg M., Ross J.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Abrasion Testing on Multi-Component Geosynthetic Clay Liners by Herlin B., Kennedy B.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Factors Influencing Dimensional Stability of Multi-Component Geosynthetic Clay Liners by Hanson J., Olsen G., Yesiller N.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Calcium Carbonate Content of Various Bentonites Used in GCLs by Koerner G.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

The Geosynthetic Concrete Composite Mat (GCCM) by Kohlman R., Paulson J.
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000784

Raven sees growing sales for new multi-layer geomembrane products
http://www.nasdaq.com/article/risk-reward-balanced-at-raven-analyst-blog-cm276964

GSE stock price halves in 6 weeks – Declining EBITDA triggered a breach of debt covenants introducing balance sheet risk
and the search for new leadership (CEO) adds another layer of uncertainty.
http://ir.gseworld.com/stockquote.cfm

Short Course on Electronic Leak Detection and Leak Location Surveys for Geomembrane Liners (Wed 6th November at the Novotel in Brisbane)
Only 5 places remaining – Book Early (Course includes demonstration of equipment and procedures)
To register please contact:  [email protected]

New Geosynthetics Newsletter launching for New Zealand (Geosynthetics News New Zealand GNNZ)
To subscribe contact:  [email protected]

EPA Work Approval Feedback for Peninsula Waste Management Dromana Landfill (Full List of Downloadable Documents)
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/licences-and-approvals/public-participation/featured-applications/peninsula-waste-management-pty-ltd#docs

Speakers and Topics for Geosynthetics and Slope Stability Conference (26th September 2013)
http://www.slopestability2013.com/__data/page/8164/SS2013_Programme_Day_2.pdf

Geotextile required for New Five Islands Road Project
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roadprojects/projects/the_hunter_region/completed_projects/fiveislands/documents/draw.pdf

The MegaDitch™ Channel Lining System Makes its First Appearance in OZ
http://www.geofabrics.com.au/news-and-views/2013/09/40-the-megaditchtrade-channel-lining-system-makes-its-first-appearance-in-oz

Caroline Landfill Development (Stage 3) – Cell 3 Construction, Capping of Part Cell 1 & Cell 2, Leachate Management and Retrofit Issued by City of Mount Gambier
Tender Closing Time and Date: 12 Noon AEST, Monday 23rd September 2013.
https://www.tenders.sa.gov.au/tenders/tender/display/tender-details.do?id=24616&action=display-tender-details

Construction of Landfill Cell 14 and Associated Works at The Millar Road Landfill Facility, Baldivis · WA Government, Western Australia,
Tender Closing Time and Date:09-10-2013.
http://www.australiantenders.com/search_results_tenders/?searchId=1378703363&action=search&page=1&listings_per_page=100

Fabtech urgently seeking experienced HDPE Geomembrane Welding Technicians in Brisbane
http://www.seek.com.au/Job/hdpe-geomembrane-welding-technicians/in/brisbane-brisbane/25221274

Ultra-durable Hypalon liner now been offered by Trelleborg
http://www.trelleborg.com/en/Elastomer-Laminates/Rubber-Sheeting/Hypalon/

Dr. Stark Visits New Layfield Complex in Edmonton
http://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/

PT. TEKNINDO GEOSISTEM UNGGUL distributing GSE geomembrane though Indonesia
http://www.geosistem.co.id/product_geomembrane.php

Ex-TONKIN AND TAYLOR Field Engineer with CQA supervision experience for geosynthetic liner and leachate collection seeking work
http://www.fifobids.com.au/Resume-Jobs/Live-Market-CV/20005/Field-Engineer/Australia-VIC-Melbourne-Metro

Officials investigating landfill slide where eight acres of the active landfill slide off the liner
http://dailyindependent.com/local/x789522435/Officials-investigating-landfill-slide

Polyurea Potable Water Coating Lines High Profile Reservoir after HDPE lining failure
http://www.polyurea.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=150

Tensar International Corporation (“Tensar”) filed a complaint in the Northern District of Georgia asserting false advertising
http://www.natlawreview.com/article/superiority-triangular-geogrids-over-uniaxial-and-biaxial-geogrids-issue-action-brou

Maccaferri to host a free 90-minute webinar on “Coastal Applications with Polymeric Marine Mattresses – Thursday, 19 September 2013
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=gajvvgdab&oeidk=a07e7x1x3170ca05b0b&oseq=

Layfield Publishes Critical Comparision of Bituminous Geomembranes with Polyolefin Geomembranes
http://www.layfieldemf.com/pages/consultants/BituminousGeomembranes.aspx

Colorado Lining Publishes Technical Library on Liners including EPDM, Geo Clay Liners, Hypalon, LLDPE, PVC, RPE, RPP, Spray-applied Liner, Woven Coated XR-5
http://www.coloradolining.com/TechLibrary.php

Durability and long-term strength of seams in HDPE geomembranes (New Presentation)
M. Shoaib and  R.K. Rowe
http://www.geomontreal2013.ca/abstracts/GeoMon2013Abs342.docx

Diffusive Transport of BPA through an HDPE geomembrane (New Presentation)
http://www.geomontreal2013.ca/abstracts/GeoMon2013Abs246.doc

Geotextile used to repair airport sinkholes
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/sep/09/bloomington-airport-closing-runway-sinkhole-repair/

Geotextile fabric was installed under the revetment prevent further erosion
http://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/Nahant-Beach-Reservation-Rehab-Project-Requires-Delicate-Maneuvers/21099/

Superiority of Triangular Geogrids over Uniaxial and Biaxial Geogrids at Issue in Action Brought by Tensar Against Former Employee
http://www.natlawreview.com/article/superiority-triangular-geogrids-over-uniaxial-and-biaxial-geogrids-issue-action-brou

HOT TOPIC: DRAINAGE PERFORMANCE OF GEOSYNTHETIC LAYERS IN A DOUBLE LINED CONTAINMENT APPLICATION UTILIZING FLEXIBLE GEOMEMBRANES
In recent years, regulators have specified use of double lined leak detection systems in various geomembrane containment applications. One popular application is where the geonet is encapsulated between the primary and secondary geomembrane to monitor and remove leaks. The interaction between the geomembrane and geonet under high hydraulic loads can potentially result in the flexible geomembrane being pushed into the ribs of the geonet. This deflection from the plane in a geomembrane can adversely affect the drainage performance of the leak detection layer. There is limited research available on this subject matter. Standard Test Methods such as ASTM D4716 determine the hydraulic transmissivity of a Geosynthetic using a constant head, however this test does not take into consideration the geomembrane deflection into the drainage layer as the geomembrane specimen is supported by steel plate. There is also not much choice available for design engineer’s from a geomembrane selection perspective.
Corresponding Author:    Rohit Sati, Layfield Group- Engineered Membrane and Films
http://www.geomontreal2013.ca/abstracts/GeoMon2013Abs396.docx