geomembrane

FABTECH AUSTRALIA WINS $11.5M GEOMEMBRANE LINING CONTRACT WITH LAING O’ROURKE
http://www.aspecthuntley.com.au/asxdata/20130814/pdf/01433591.pdf

Kelly Dohle and Gary Schmertmann of Golder Associates (NSW) present paper on “Drainage Design Experience with Geocomposites in Capping and Lining Applications”
http://www.wmaa.com.au/conf/cdlf2013/docs/alts_registrationbrochure.pdf

New Training Course on Locating Geomembrane Leaks using Electrical Leak Location  – Scheduled for November 2013 in Brisbane
Presenters: Phil Bennett (Geotest) and Dr. John Scheirs (ExcelPlas)
Expressions of interest:  [email protected]

Geomembrane Companies to exhibit at Australia’s Largest Mining Expo AIMEX® 2013  Next Week in Sydney – Entry is Free !
(Solmax Canada, ExcelPlas Geomembrane Testing and Axter Coletanche Bituminous Geomembranes are exhibiting)
http://www.aimex.com.au/

New ASTM D5747 / D5747M – 08(2013)e1 Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geomembranes to Liquids
http://www.astm.org/Standards/D5747.htm

Enviro Liner 6000HD geomembranes touted as ”the most durable fortified geomembranes available with outstanding UV and performance properties”
http://www.layfieldemf.com/pages/egBrands/Geomembranes.aspx?id=10486&detailid=10479

Raven Engineered Films Division to showcase their innovative new geomembranes
http://ravenefd.com/news-and-events/visit-raven-at-quad-state-swana-conference-aug-27-30-new-geomembrane-solutions…/

Geotextile Installers needed for Major Mining Project in Northern Territory
http://www.seek.com.au/Job/6-x-geotextile-geofabric-liners/in/katherine-northern-australia-katherine-northern-australia/25028681

Railway construction to boost China’s geotextile industry
http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2013-08-13/railway-construction-to-boost-chinas-geotextile-industry/

Revised ASTM D7748 / D7748M – 13 Standard Test Method for Flexural Rigidity of Geogrids, Geotextiles and Related Products
http://www.astm.org/Standards/D7748.htm

Geosynthetic-strip Reinforced Walls for Dam Expansion
http://ach.cciconstellation.net/media/docs/Press%20Releases/Geosynthetics%20August%202013.pdf

Kaytech Ensures Environmental Safety with Landfill Liner
http://www.specifile.co.za/specifier/housing-and-human-settlements/1558-kaytech-envirofix-geosynthetic-clay-liner-solves-seepage-problem-at-mpofana-landfill

Bundaberg Regional Council chooses to upgrade liner requirements to a composite of 1.5mm HDPE and 900mm-thick clay liner
http://www.wmaa.com.au/conf/cdlf2013/awards_2.html

New Geomembrane Installer in Perth – Polyfit offers field installation of HDPE Liners anywhere in Australia
http://www.seek.com.au/Job/trades-assistant/in/perth-rockingham-kwinana/25036702

Experimental Study on Geotextile Tube Applications as Submerged Breakwaters for Beach Protection
http://www.coastsandports2013.com.au/docs/Coasts%20and%20Ports%202013%20Full%20Program%20300713.pdf

GSE Post Net Sales of $108.2 M vs. $139.2 M in 2nd Quarter 2012
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gse-reports-second-quarter-2013-results-218970351.html

Fabtech constructing 6 Santos Ponds for GLNG Upstream Fairview HUB 04 in Nr Roma, QLD
Supply and installation of triple layer lining system, permanent ballasting of the floor, animal egress and water level indicators to the following associate ponds:
200ML Associated Water Balance Pond, 340ML Permeate Pond and 4 x 350ML Brine Ponds [ Head Contractor: Clough Downer Joint Venture]
http://www.fabtech.com.au/projects/projects?view=item_detail&d_itemid=178&item=1

ASTM Standard describes Geomembrane Leak Location Methods
http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/ASTM-Standard-describes-geomembrane-leak-location-methods-20012457

New Training Course on Locating Geomembrane Leaks using Electrical Leak Location  – Scheduled for November 2013 in Brisbane
Presenters: Phil Bennett (Geotest) and Dr. John Scheirs (ExcelPlas)
Expressions of interest:  [email protected]

Solmax, ExcelPlas Geomembrane Testing and Axter Coletanche Bituminous Geomembranes to exhibit at Australia’s Largest Mining Expo AIMEX® 2013  Next Week in Sydney
http://www.aimex.com.au/

Geotextiles and its Application in Coastal Protection and Off-shore Engineering (Free Download)
http://www.textileassociationindia.org/images/191/Page%205-11.pdf

Review and Recommendations Regarding 171 Failed Geosynthetic Reinforced Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls (New Paper)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114413000460

Permeation of Two GCLs with an Acidic Metal-rich Synthetic Leachate (New Paper)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114413000678

Analysis of Mechanical Property Degradation on Geotextiles After Artificial Weathering Exposure (New Paper)
http://productividad.cicy.mx/files/id27724_crrs_analysis_india.pdf

Tensar TriAx Box of Rocks Demonstration Video (Must See)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra4B5Tx4QCk&feature=youtu.be

Chapter on Geosynthetics in New Book on Construction Materials (Just Published)
Geoffrey, B. “Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering.” Construction Materials Reference Book (2013): 421. Taylor & Francis Group, 21/06/2013

High Density Polyethylene Lined Produced/Flow-Back Water Evaporation Ponds (Free Download)
https://www.imwa.info/docs/imwa_2013/IMWA2013_Nowak_369.pdf

Literature Review on Lifetime Prediction of Thin Geomembranes in the Exposed Environment (by Solmax) (Free Download)
http://www.solmax.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Geosynthetics-2013-Thin-HDPE-for-Aquaculture.pdf

Organically Modified Bentonite as a Part of Geosynthetic Clay Liner System (New Paper)
http://www.masterbuilder.co.in/data/edata/Articles/October2012/128.pdf

Apparatus for Geosynthetic Interface Testing and Evaluation Under Elevated Temperature Conditions (New Paper)
http://xxx1.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/JOURNALS.REDESIGN/TESTEVAL/PAGES/JTE20120036.htm

Cooley Publish New Specs for COOLGUARD™ HR (KEE – Elvaloy® Terpolymer) Geomembranes
http://www.geocheminc.com/pdf/Coolguard_Geomembranes_Spec.pdf

New Geomembrane Installation Facebook Site Launched in Australia
https://www.facebook.com/liningrecruitment

25 Year Warranty Available on Enviro Liner 6000 HD Geomembranes Now Offered by Layfield Group ;  Enviro Liner® 6000HD geomembrane come with an extended 25 year exposed service weathering warranty
http://www.layfieldenvironmental.com/pages/Products/default.aspx?id=3044

GSE TunnelLiner is a highly flexible polyethylene geomembrane specially designed for high performance tunnel lining applications
http://www.gseworld.com/Products/Specialty/TunnelLiner/

Behaviour of Geogrid Reinforced Soil under Earthquake Loading  (Free Download)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/159667798/Behaviour-of-Geogrid-Reinforced-Soil-under-Earthquake-Loading

New Training Course on Locating Geomembrane Leaks using Electrical Leak Location  – Scheduled for November 2013 in Brisbane
Presenters: Phil Bennett (Geotest) and Dr. John Scheirs (ExcelPlas)
Expressions of interest:  [email protected]

Solmax, ExcelPlas Geomembrane Testing and Axter Coletanche Bituminous Geomembranes to exhibit at Australia’s Largest Mining Expo AIMEX® 2013  Sydney, 20-23 August 2013
http://www.aimex.com.au/

Layfield, GHD, Golder Associates and Santos to exhibit at CSG Expo- Developing Unconventional Gas Exhibition 27-29th August. 2013
http://s15.a2zinc.net/clients/hartenergy/DUGAUS2013/public/Exhibitors.aspx

New 3M™ Geotextile Seaming Cylinder Spray Adhesive as an alternative to Sewing Geotextile Fabric
http://solutions.3m.com.au/wps/portal/3M/en_AU/Geotextile/Home/

Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn. Bhd. announce New Titanex Resins with High melt strength & Excellent stress crack resistance for Geomembranes
http://www.lottechem.my/products/PDS/TitanEx/English/MF2061.pdf

GSE Publishes Client and Affiliations List
http://www.gseworld.com/About-Us/Client-List/

Layfield shows off REVOC Floating Tank Covers and Impressive Multiaxial Test Performance
http://www.layfieldenvironmental.com/pages/WaterWasteWater/PrimaryLiquidContainment.aspx?id=3144

Andrew Mills of Layfield Group & Stan Slifer of Watersaver  to present lecture on Tank, Pond, and Pit Liners (run off, frac water, drilling sump ponds)
http://listings.dallasnews.com/corsicana_tx/events/show/330148123-environmental-protection-in-shale-oil-and-gas-development-short-course

Study Proposes Use of Geotextile Containers as Submerged Control Structures for Palm Beach Shoreline Project
http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/pbsp-stakeholder-presentation-2-desktop-study.pdf

Australia Pacific LNG publishes details on Spring Gully CSG Water Management Brine Ponds
http://www.aplng.com.au/pdf/eaa-gas/Attachment-D-CSG-Water-Management-Plan.pdf

Full environmental authority permit for Santos CGS Wells and Brine Water Program
http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/management/env-authorities/pdf/eppg00898213.pdf

CSG water set to flow into Chinchilla households
http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/csg-water-set-flow-chinchilla-households/1941761/

The first Darling Downs cereal crops grown with treated coal seam gas (CSG) water are flourishing on Arrow’s farm outside Dalby
http://www.pumpindustry.com.au/coal-seam-gas-watered-crops-bloom/2729/

New High Performance Nonwoven Geotextiles ALYAF Being Manufactured in Saudi
http://www.newsfilecorp.com/release.php?id=6256

Televev high strength polyester geotextile is manufactured using a combination of high modulus polyester yarn and an advanced weaving technology
http://www.esi.info/detail.cfm/Geosynthetics/Televev-high-strength-polyester-geotextile/_/R-PROFILE-111070_LE103DU

GeoAfrica 2013 Conference Programme – Update
http://www.geoafrica2013.com/documents/2013721conferenceprogramme.pdf

During early 2013 the leach pad area and the solution ponds were contoured and prepared for the installation of the geomembranes
http://www.newsfilecorp.com/release.php?id=6256

Experimental Study on Geotextile Tube Applications as Submerged Breakwaters for Beach Protection in Yucatan, Mexico
http://www.coastsandports2013.com.au/docs/Coasts%20and%20Ports%202013%20Full%20Program%20300713.pdf

HUESKER Group Launches New Website
http://www.huesker.co.uk/home.html

Short Course in CQA of Geomembranes and Electrical testing of Geomembrane Liners – Scheduled for November 2013 in Brisbane
Introduction to Leak Detection in Polymeric Liners using Electronic Leak Detection and Leak Location Surveys
Presenters: Phil Bennett (Geotest) and Dr. John Scheirs (ExcelPlas)
Expressions of interest:  [email protected]

New Standard on Electrical Methods for Locating Geomembrane Leaks ASTM WK42576 – New Practice for Electrical leak location on Exposed Geomembranes
http://www.astm.org/DATABASE.CART/WORKITEMS/WK42576.htm

First of Six Landfill Cells is Being Constructed at the Bega Wanatta Lane Site: –
Each landfill cell’s base will be lined with geosynthetic clay, geomembrane, geotextile protection and river-grounded rocks.
http://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/1677534/containing-bega-valley-shires-future-waste/?cs=509

EPA Investigates Rotten Rubbish Smell in Caroline Springs Near Ravenhall landfill site
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/west/epa-investigates-rotten-rubbish-smell-in-caroline-springs-near-ravenhall-landfill-site/story-fngnvmj7-1226683856140

Easy to Install Geotextile Drain Filter
http://www.betterroads.com/pig-quick-fit-drain-insert-is-fully-adjustable-easy-to-install/

HDPE Geomembrane Welding Technicians required for work in Queensland (Fabtech)
http://www.seek.com.au/Job/24955975

Dunwich Coastal Defence Demonstration Project – Assessing the effectiveness of geomembrane structures filled with locally won beach shingle or sand material to reduce cliff erosion
http://evidence.environment-agency.gov.uk/FCERM/Libraries/FCERM_Project_Documents/SC050071_Tecnical_Report.sflb.ashx

Work on Geosynthetic Tube Project to Check Sea Erosion to Begin Soon
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/decks-cleared-for-odishas-geosynthetictube-seawall-project/article4973712.ece

CSH Mine Completes its New Geomembrane Lined Heap Leach Pad
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1391547

Design Algorithm for the Puncture Resistance of PVC Geomembranes for Heap Leach Pads
http://www.geosynthetica.net/resources/design-algorithm-for-the-puncture-resistance-of-pvc-geomembranes-for-heap-leach-pads/

New software calculates pullout strength of geosynthetics for stability analyses and pullout adhesion for geotextiles
https://support.rocscience.com/entries/24676058-How-does-Slide-calculate-pullout-strength-for-stability-analyses-What-input-parameters-should-be-use

Numerical Modelling of Geotextile Reinforced Embankments Over Deep Cement Mixed Columns Incorporating Strain-Softening Behaviour of Columns
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000341
Read More: http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000341

Market Impacts for Geosynthetics from the Regulation of Coal Ash
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/0813_f3_market_impacts.html

Ian Peggs Expresses Concerns about 4-out-of-5 Passing Results for Geomembrane Welds
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/0813_for1_peel_seperation.html

ProLiner® Geomembranes from Global Synthetics
http://www.globalsynthetics.com.au/products/geomembranes/proliner.php

Tierra del Fuego’s factory to invest AR $33 Mill to Manufacture Geomembranes for Mining
http://www.telam.com.ar/english/notas/201307/138-tierra-del-fuegos-factory-to-invest-ar-33-million-to-manufacture-geomembrane.html

ExcelPlas to Run Geomembrane Lectures in Chile in Late September 2013
(Courses to cover testing, installation, welding and failure analysis)
Expressions of interest please email [email protected]

Thermal Conductivity of Geosynthetics by Rao Martand Singh & Abdelmalek Bouazza, (New Publication)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114413000472

System for Waterproofing Dam Overcomes Site Challenges (New Publication)
2.5-mm-thick PVC geomembrane sheet laminated to a 500 g/m² non-woven anti-puncture geotextile
http://www.hydroworld.com/articles/hr/print/volume-32/issue-6/articles/system-for-waterproofing-dam-overcomes-site-challenges.html

ExcelPlas Geomembrane Labs Expanding Moving to Larger Premises in Dalby QLD
For details email [email protected]

Tender Alert for Leachate Collection System Supply and Installation – Browns Plains Landfill Cell 2D
Tender closes at 2:00 PM Brisbane time 20 August 2013
http://www.lgtenderbox.com.au/tender/display/tender-details.do?id=3263&action=display-tender-details

EPA receives a works approval application (WA72215–1001311) from Peninsula Waste Management P/L (PWM) to develop a municipal solid waste landfill at 121 Boundary Road, Dromana, Victoria 3936.  Question to be addressed:  Landfill liner integrity under heavy load and against steep slopes. Has this been done before?  Conference will be held on 14 August 2013.
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/licences-and-approvals/public-participation/featured-applications/peninsula-waste-management-pty-ltd

Algae Harvesting Support Ponds – Emerging Market for Geomembrane Liners
https://www.btlliners.com/applications/commercial-and-industrial/algae-harvesting-support-ponds/

Sahara Super Absorbent Polymer Impregnated geosynthetic material to assist in the reinstatement of dams
http://hur.com/no_cache/en/news/news-single-view.html?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=289&cHash=721556ade74ba78bcd4878b7f61776f9

Vertical Gardens – Emerging Market for Geotextiles
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/28/realestate/tending-vertical-gardens.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

GSE Publish Drop-In Spec for Standard Geomembranes
www.gseworld.com/content/…/DIS_Standard_Geomembranes_METRIC.doc

URS Group and RPS Engineering going to Court with Geomembrane Technologies Inc over Patent Infringement Issue with Geomembrane Biogas Cover
Filed on July 26, 2013 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
http://news.priorsmart.com/geomembrane-technologies-v-r-p-s-engineering-l8PR/

Utah uses Tencate Geotextiles to Rebuild Bridge with a Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) system
http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/royal-ten-cate/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=149422

Geotextile Construction a New Innovations in Mangrove Restoration
http://news.silobreaker.com/geotextile-construction-among-innovations-in-mangrove-restoration-update-5_2266995080487239788

Investigations of Fatigue of Asphalt Layers with Geosynthetics (New Publication)
http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ace.2013.59.issue-2/ace-2013-0013/ace-2013-0013.xml

The Future of Geosynthetic In-situ Strain Detection (Tencate GeoDetect)
http://allonda.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/GeoDetect-PDS.pdf?5c02e7