geomembrane

GSE Publish Detailed Drawings for Anchor Trenches, Gas Vents, Liner Termination, Slope to Toe Transitions (Free Downloads)
http://www.gseworld.com/Knowledge-Library/Detailed-Drawings/

Australian Company Developing on Geomembranes and Geotextiles Containing Graphene (New Technology)
The applications include conductive geotextiles for leak detection, sensor-enable geomembranes, geomembranes that can measure tensile strains in situ, etc.
http://www.nanocarbon.com.au/applications/geosynthetics/

ExcelPlas Dalby Launches Stewardship Initiative to Collect Scrap HDPE Geomembrane from Surat Basin (Environmental News)
If you have stockpiles of old rolls of HDPE geomembrane that require disposal please contact Troy for more information at: [email protected]
All scrap HDPE geomembrane is diverted from landfill by processing through a recycling process.

Liner Integrity Survey & Electrical Leak Location Presentation (Free Download)
http://www.mi-wea.org/docs/1%20Leak%20Location%20-%20Perkins.pdf

Review of Liners for Water Storage Systems (CSPE and RPE)
http://www.waterefficiency.net/WE/Articles/Water_Storage_Systems__28309.aspx

Geonet Tensile Strength: The Difference BetweenThree Tensile Strength Tests (Technical Note)
This technical note addresses the confusion about the three testing methods for one property, geonet tensile strength
http://www.gseworld.com/content/documents/technical-notes/Geonet_Tensile_Strength_Difference_Between_Three_Tests.pdf

New Publication – ‘Geosynthetic Materials in Hydrotechnical Construction’ Dated: 05 Mar 2015
Published in Power Technology and Engineering
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10749-015-0545-y

New Liner Tender – Construction of Access Road & Stage 3a Landfill Cell for South Australia
http://www2.tenderlink.com/tender-search.php?category=2661×624

Liquid Boot Membrane Used for Sealing Closed Landfill Site – by Coffey Australia (Free Download)
http://www.ecoforum.net.au/pdfs/EcoForum%20Papers/E182_Stephen%20Cambridge.pdf

Risk Assessment of Cranbourne Landfill by Golder Associates  (Free Download)
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/licences-and-approvals/public-participation/featured-applications/~/media/Files/Our%20work/Licences%20and%20approvals/Featured%20works%20approval%20applications/SBI%20Inert%20Landfill/Appendix-E.pdf

SITA Australia has set out to create a new benchmark at its Taylors Road Landfill in Victoria
It is the only site in Victoria licensed to accept “Category B PIW”, materials with the highest concentration of organic and inorganic contaminants
http://www.resourcerecovery.biz/features/lifting-bar-landfill-performance

Ireland Publishes List of Approved Geomembrane Suppliers (Declassified)
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/media/migration/farmingschemesandpayments/farmbuildings/farmbuildingspecifications/pdfversions/S132AFebruary2015250215.pdf

Updated Standard – ASTM D4873 – 15 Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples http://www.astm.org/Standards/D4873.htm

Altered geosynthetic clay liners: effect on the hydraulic performance of composite liners (New Publication)
How alteration of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) affects the hydraulic behaviour of a composite liner when the geomembrane presenting a hole is overlying a GCL
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19648189.2015.1005161#.VPy58EtK5Fw

Comparison between the beneficial impact of polymer treatment and sodium-activation on GCLs (New Publication)
https://biblio.ugent.be/publication/5836351

Dynamic Shear Strength of a Needle-Punched GCL for Monotonic Loading (New Publication)
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001304

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Carlisle Syntec Geomembranes Appoints Australian Distributor for Flexible Liners
http://www.usmd.com.au/documents

Cirtex Industries Ltd is a leading NZ Geosynthetics manufacturing and distribution company seeking Sales Engineer for Sydney
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28235614

Cirtex Geosynthetics from New Zealand Expanding Sales to Australia
More information: http://www.cirtex.co.nz

Special Offer: Koerner’s Book New 6th Edition of ‘Designing with Geosynthetics’ now available from Amazon Kindle at amazing price
6th Edition Vol.1 A$4.16 (528 pages)
http://www.amazon.com.au/Designing-Geosynthetics-6th-Vol-1-ebook/dp/B007CLQHP2/
6th Edition Vol.2 A$4.23 (418 pages)
http://www.amazon.com.au/Designing-Geosynthetics-Robert-M-Koerner-ebook/dp/B00713RR7S/

Aeramix recently completed a New Landfill Cell for the City of Greater Bendigo
The new cell features four layers of geomembranes totalling 180,000 square metres in area.
Layers included GCL, 2mm textured HDPE, 2mm smooth HDPE and geofabric.
The project was completed over 20 weeks, with time lapse video footage taken throughout the entire construction process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlmXfErjmN0&feature=youtu.be

Ageing and Degradation of PVC Geomembrane Liners in Tunnels (Free Download)
http://iicbe.org/siteadmin/upload/8980C1114054.pdf

Polyester-reinforced PVC Biogas Sphere and covered anaerobic lagoons in deliver green credentials in Oakey QLD
http://www.beefcentral.com/processing/environment-oakeys-green-energy-sphere-opens-the-way-to-greener-credentials-energy-savings/

Coal Seam Gas and Water Management (White Paper) (Free Download)
http://www.worldcoal.com/documents/CBM-February-2015.pdf

Thrace Adds Geosynthetic Clay Liners and extruded Drainage Geonets & Geocomposites to its Existing Geosynthetics Range
Thrace stock price rise dramatically
http://www.4-traders.com/THRACE-PLASTICS-CO-SA-6258980/news/Thrace-Plastics–New-geosynthetic-products-by-Thrace-NG-19960506/

Geosynthetics in Mining: An Expanded Course of Expert Instructors
http://ithinkmining.com/2015/03/03/geosynthetics-in-mining-an-expanded-course-of-expert-instructors/

Interface Frictions of HDPE Geomembranes (Free Download)
http://www.researchgate.net/publication/265666822_RELATING_QUANTITATIVE_MEASURES_OF_SURFACE_ROUGHNESS_AND_HARDNESS_TO_GEOMATERIAL_INTERFACE_STRENGTH

Kuhne Group showcase flat film geomembrane production lines up to 8 m wide and engineered geomembrane lines up to 5 m wide and up to 9 layers thick
http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20150225/NEWS/150229959/extrusion-equipment-makers-adapting-to-market-demands

GSE Confirmed Sponsor for Heap Leach Conference (Sept 2015)
http://2015.heapleachsolutions.com/confirmed-sponsors/

GSI White Paper 31 by Robert Koerner on Geotextile Filter Characterization (Free Download)
http://www.geosynthetica.net/wp-content/uploads/WhitePaper31.pdf

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Fabtech Geomembrane Liners & Covers Presentation on Lined and Covered Dams
http://www.coorong.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Fabtech%20Geomembrane%20Liners%20and%20Covers.pdf

Updated “Rationale and Background for the GRI-GM13 Specification for HDPE Geomembranes”
http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org/papers/paper32.pdf

Deep Freeze for Mining Consultancies – Golder Associates
http://www.golder.com.au/en/modules.php?name=News&sp_id=1002&page_id=288

How the Right Design Process Creates the Most Effective and Safe Geosynthetic Outcome
http://www.geofabrics.com.au/news-and-views/2015/02/74-how-the-right-design-process-creates-the-most-effective-and-safe-geosynthetic-outcome

State-of-the-Art of Concentrate Management for Geomembrane Lined Brine Ponds http://www.academia.edu/10739044/State_of_the_Art_of_Concentrate_Management_of_Seawater_Desalination_Plants

Naue Develops GCL specially designed for underwater installation (self-sealing, self-sinking)
The encapsulated sodium bentonite swells in contact with water to provide an exceptional seal.  The integrated sand ballast core also ensures the GCL’s “self-sinking.”
http://www.naue.com/en/naue-tv/dam-lining-with-bentofixr-bz-13-b.html

Geosynthetics for Geowaste Facilities – Environmentally Safe and Cost Effective Operation and Closure of Tailings, Waste Rock, and Heap Leach Facilities
http://www.edumine.com/courses/live-webcasts/geosynthetics-for-geowaste-facilities/

Advanced Wall Technologies’ Encapsulated Berm and Construction Method is Awarded Sixth Patent
https://lightningreleases.com/advanced-wall-technologies-encapsulated-berm-and-construction-method-is-awarded-sixth-patent/

DDT Seeking HDPE Geomembrane Welders for QLD
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28217682

Geofabrics Seeking Civil Engineer for Technical Position for VIC
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28215706

Transpacific seeking Specialist Design Engineer – Landfill Construction & Remediation
In this role you will be accountable for design decisions leading to a program capital commitment of up $126m
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28175338

Geotextiles for protection of geomembrane liners in landfill construction
http://globalsynthetics.com.au/download/Secutex-Brochure

EPA (VIC) publishes Financial Assurance Calculation for Landfills
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/~/media/Publications/1584.pdf

Maccaferri’s Free Geotechnical Design Software for Geosynthetics (Free Download)
http://www.maccaferri-usa.com/documents/design-software/15610-1.html

FKG Tender CT15021-Hogan’s Pocket: Cell 3 Construction (Eton , QLD)
construction of a lined waste cell, Cell 3, and associated ancillary works that will be used to contain and manage waste materials and waste leachate
http://docs.estimateone.com/s/fkgcivil

MWH Consultants investigating  Lagoon leak that continues to baffle council
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/66619982/Lagoon-leak-continues-to-baffle-council

Geofabrics Publish February News Journal on Geosynthetics
http://www.geofabrics.com.au/userfiles/files/Geofabrics%20Journal%20Rail%20-%20February%202015.pdf

Geosynthetics 2015 Conference ‘best in 10 years’
http://www.ifai.com/posts/444

Duke Energy to pay $102M for coal ash spill
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/022415_duke_energy.html

FKG Tender CT15023 – TRC Waste Management Facility (Wellcamp, QLD)Geotextile and Geomembrane Installation
http://docs.estimateone.com/s/fkgcivil

Fabtech seeking a number of HDPE Geomembrane Welding Technicians
http://www.fabtech.com.au/careers/vacancies/76-hdpe-geomembrane-welding-technicians

Raven Industries producer of covers and liners installs recycling equipment
http://www.plasticsmachinerymagazine.com/technology/recycling/recycling-custom-reclaim-system-help-raven-keep-up-with-demand.html

PT Geotechnical Systemindo exhibiting Geotextile Composites, Geobags and Geomembranes at Indonesian Ocean Expo 2015
http://ioe2015.com/exhibition/list-of-participants-2/

Plastatech OR geomembrane provides protection from exposure to oils, fuels and harsh chemicals commonly found in industrial and oil refinery settings
http://www.plastatech.com/or

Nilex Expands Footprint by Acquiring Utah-based Geosynthetics Distributor
http://www.cnbc.com/id/102439268#.

Golder Associates (Sydney, NSW) seekingSenior/Principal Civil Design Engineer Job
Requires Strong civil design skills including earthworks and geosynthetics
http://careers.golder.com/job/Sydney-SeniorPrincipal-Civil-Design-Engineer-Job/2485542/?feedId=45&campaignId=3&utm_source=RecruitNet&utm_campaign=J2W_RecruitNet

Specifications for Geosynthetics
https://informedinfrastructure.com/13202/specification-section-geosynthetics/?print=pdf

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American multi-national Market Leader in Geosynthetics Seeking Australian Technical Manager
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28144777

Water-tight technology sees Aquamate expand into resource sector
http://www.theleadsouthaustralia.com.au/industries/mining-resources/watertight-technology-sees-aquamate-expand-into-resource-sector/

Excelplas Geomembrane Testing to Open Lab in Perth for Geosynthetics Testing
Info:  [email protected]

Leister’s new “Lighter, Smarter, Faster Wedge Dubuts at Portland Geosynthetics Conference
http://www.leister.com/en-us/leister-technologies/trade-shows/geosynthetics-2015/

Abso-Barrier™ Geomembrane combines strength with flexibility enabling high levels of stress-crack resistance 
together with excellent bi-axial load absorption characteristics. These properties are of prime importance in all situations of backfill placement or anticipated ground settlement.
http://www.shahzada.pk/benefits.php

Geomembrane Extrusion Welds – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Presentation)
http://geosyntheticsconference.com/program/technicalsessions/excellenceinliningsystemdesign1/excellenceinliningsystemdesign1abstracts/#extrusionwelds

HDPE GeoLock Panels die Vertical Cut-off Barriers Around Landfills
http://www.cofra.sk/files/img/produkty/geolock/geolock_uk.pdf

Coffey seeking containment engineer for landfill, tailings lagoons, heap leach pads and geosynthetics
http://www.recruit.net/job/senior-associate-ground__jobs/17FFAC81AA7E3D5F

Covering Your Assets – Construction Quality Control of Geosynthetics
http://geosyntheticsconference.com/program/technicalsessions/excellenceinliningsystemdesign1/excellenceinliningsystemdesign1abstracts/#coveringyourassets

TenCate Introduces Polyfelt Rock® PEC
http://www.tencate.com/emea/geosynthetics/products/TenCate-Reinforcement-Geocomposites/TenCate-Polyfelt-Rock-PEC/default.aspx

South Australia EPA Publishes Guidelines for Wastewater Lagoons
http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/xstd_files/Waste/Guideline/guide_lagoon.pdf

Castlemaine landfill project investigation to be made public amid Mount Alexander Shire concerns of public information
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-13/mount-alexander-shire-keen-to-clear-up-castlemaine/6090506

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