October 2013 Vol.3

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Due to Demand – Extra Places Now Available for Course on Electronic Leak Detection and Leak Location Surveys for Geomembrane Liners (to be held Wed 6th November at the Novotel in Brisbane) by Phil Bennet (Geotest)
All participants will also receive a complimentary book on ‘Leak Location Methods for Geomembranes’ (Edited by Dr. John Scheirs)
To register please contact:  [email protected]

Geosynthetic Lining Systems; an educational one day seminar with Dr. Ian D. Peggs covering the design, integrity testing and failure analysis of geomembrane and liner applications
http://www.geofabrics.com.au/userfiles/files/Geofabrics-%20Geosynthetic%20Lining%20Systems%20Seminars.pdf

Ertech has secured Surf Coast Shire Council’s contract for the construction of cell 3 of their landfill at Anglesea in Victoria
http://www.ertech.com.au/news/ertech-secures-anglesea-landfill-contract-2/

Fabtech complete installation of triple layer lining system ponds for Santos – GLNG Upstream Fairview HUB 04  
The Fluor design was a triple layer system consisting of triplanar drainage net covered by geosynthetic clay liner, followed by a 1.5mm HDPE smooth geomembrane liner as the primary layer.
http://www.fabtech.com.au/projects?view=item_detail&d_itemid=178&item=1

CETCO develop 7-layer co-extruded EVOH geomembrane with high resistance to VOC vapor transmission
VI-20™ geomembrane has been shown to have VOC diffusion coefficients 20 times lower than an HDPE geomembrane
http://cetco.com.au/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?EntryId=8375&Command=Core_Download&language=en-US&PortalId=31&TabId=3796

New EVOH Gas Barrier Geomembrane Liner installed over 42 acres in Bridgeton Landfill 
https://media.gractions.com/1D7D52FB793099C6B609CBF1A9B8080234012AF5/b07c58fa-f743-4409-82ca-c24557eb51c8.pdf

Installation of Erosion Control Matting at Burgowan Water Treatment Plant (Hervey Bay QLD)
http://www.geofabrics.com.au/userfiles/files/CS567%20Burgowan%20Water%20Treatment%20Plant.pdf

Design of Geocomposite Drainage Systems in Landfills (Free Online Presentation)
http://www.landfilldesign.com/design/presentations/DrainageSystems/index.swf

Determining the flow rate of landfill gas constituents through a geosynthetic clay liner
http://lining.cetco.com/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?EntryId=1017&Command=Core_Download&language=en-US&PortalId=12&TabId=1476

Landfill Liner and Cover Systems Thickness Requirements Published
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/23718.html

New ASTM Guide for Testing of Factory Seams for Fabricated Geomembrane Panels [ASTM WK43577]
http://www.astm.org/DATABASE.CART/WORKITEMS/WK43577.htm

Raven Publishes New Geomembrane Brochure
http://ravenefd.com/files/3713/2519/9988/GeoBroch.pdf

Total Lining Systems publishes CQA Guidelines for Geomembranes in Australia
http://www.totalliningsystems.com.au/index.php/about-total-lining-systems/2-uncategorised/20-cqa-cuidelines

Accredited Training Course – Welding of Lining Membranes
http://www.twitraining.com/home/course-schedule/welding-of-lining-geomembranes

Polyfelt introduce new PEC Geotextile is a high-strength composite geotextile, offering both reinforcement and drainage in a single product
http://www.maccaferri.com.au/wawcs0137319/idDetails=172/Products-Polyfelt_PEC

International Symposium on Design and Practice of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures
14–16 October 2013
http://www.globaleventslist.elsevier.com/events/2013/10/international-symposium-on-design-and-practice-of-geosynthetic-reinforced-soil-structures/

October 2013 Vol.2

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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

October 2013 Vol.1

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Fabtech seeking Senior Project Manager for Geomembranes
http://www.seek.com.au/Job/senior-project-manager/in/adelaide-adelaide/25275396

Short Course on Electronic Leak Detection and Leak Location Surveys for Geomembrane Liners (Wed 6th November at the Novotel in Brisbane)
LAST TWO Places Remaining – Book Early (Course includes demonstration of equipment and procedures)
All participants will also receive a complimentary book on ‘Leak Location Methods for Geomembranes’ (Edited by Dr. John Scheirs)
To register please contact:  [email protected]

Chinese to showcase Extra Wide (8 m) Geomembrane Sheet Extrusion Line at German Plastic Fair (Shanghai Jwell Extrusion Machinery Co., Ltd.)
http://www.k-online.de/cipp/md_k/custom/pub/content,oid,51693/lang,2/ticket,g_u_e_s_t/~/Extra_width_geomambrane_sheet_extrusion_line.html

Geomembrane Court Case – Tampa Bay Water v. HDR Engineering, Inc. – Court of Appeals
Failure due to geomembrane that was trapping excess water and soil layer on top of the geomembrane was too thick, too loose, and too dry
http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/ops/201214600.pdf

Webinar: Geosynthetic Reinforced MSE Walls (October 4, 2013)
http://ascerochester.org/ai1ec_event/geosynthetic-reinforced-mse-walls-asce-webinar/?instance_id=

Economic cost/benefits analysis of geomembrane floating cover systems for controlling evaporative water loss in mining
http://www.geosynthetica.net/floating-covers-evaporation-mining/

New ASTM Standard Published ASTM D5321M-13
“Standard Test Method for Determining the Shear Strength of Soil-Geosynthetic and Geosynthetic-Geosynthetic Interfaces by Direct Shear”
http://www.astm.org/Standards/D5321.htm

Engineered Geomembrane for Coal Refuse Treatment
http://www.slideshare.net/MichaelHewitt4/harsco

Comparison of the Adhesion and Shear Tensile Strength of Needle-punched GCLs
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026611441300085X

Newly Observed Causes of Geomembrane Liner Puncture
Rough cut and upturned geonets, rough cut and angular cut plastic cable ties used for fixing geonets together, sharp stones caught in sole tread of workboots.
More Information: [email protected]

Ames Constructions complete Tailings Storage Facility 3 for Barrick
http://www.amesconstruction.com/job-site.cfm?id=178&submarket_id=10&market_id=2

Boral Deer Park Landfill Proposed Leachate Dam Application
http://www.boral.com.au/Images/common/stakeholder-relations/quarries-vic/Deer-Park-FAQs-Leachate-Dam-application-0913.pdf

Innovation Lifts Limits of Landfill Liners
http://perspective.engr.wisc.edu/2013/09/innovation-lifts-limits-of-landfill-liners/

GSE’s geosynthetic lining products to be featured on the Discovery Channel
http://www.gseworld.com/About-Us/News-and-Events/Press-Releases/GSE-Featured-on-Viewpoints-with-Terry-Bradshaw/

HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF GEOSYNTHETIC CLAY LINERS AFFECTED BY YELLOW RIVER QUALITY AS CANALS LINING
http://15icc.org/abstracts/abstracts/157%20-%20Jian%20Yu.pdf

Reduction Factors Published for High-Strength Geosynthetics
http://www.virginiadot.org/business/resources/const/Announce_B43_SP_for_HSGS_Table_2.pdf

Geosynthetics 2015 February 15, 2015 to February 18, 2015
Organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), Oregon Convention Center, Portand, Ore. Contact ifai.com.
Website:  http://www.ifai.com

September 2013 Vol.6

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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

September 2013 Vol.5

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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