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Feature Story – Burke Industries Now Fully Capable to Supply CSPE membrane in Australia
CSPE, known for installations still functioning flawlessly after 30 years, is now available from Burke Industries to the Australian market.
CSPE geomembranes from the 1980s have actually outperformed many of the membrane formulations that were specified as alternatives to them in the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s.
More Information Contact: Stephen Roades at [email protected] 

Short Course on Geomembrane Leak Detection in using Electronic Leak Detection and Leak Location Surveys (Wed 6th November at the Novotel in Brisbane)
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]

J. P. Giroud to present on Geomembranes at New Zealand Geotechnical Society Conference NZGS2013 20-23 November 2013
http://www.nzgs13.co.nz/speakers/18/

Geomembrane Exhibitors Solmax, Coletanche and ExcelPlas Set Up for Australia’s Largest Mining Show at Olympic Park, Sydney Tomorrow (Entry is Free)
http://www.aimex.com.au/en/Exhibitors/204013/Solmax

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

Mirafi® H2Ri a patented geosynthetic woven with a special blue water-wicking material, offering the ultimate roadway subgrade stability solution (Must See Video)
Specially designed to be integrated in extreme subsoil environments where water control is critical to road strength and durability.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6TAKXSI7HU

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

New Product for Anchoring Geosynthetics Against Wind Uplift
http://www.platipus-anchors.us/applications/anchored-reinforced-grid-solutions/

Naue Launch Geosynthetics for Construction Roads and Heavily Trafficked Areas
http://www.naue.com/en/applications/civil-engineering/construction-roads-and-heavily-trafficked-areas.html

Geotextile sandbags will be positioned at beach stormwater outlets, ensuring these zones are protected from the erosive force of stormwater during heavy rain
http://www.whyallanewsonline.com.au/story/1705883/beach-replenishment-program-gets-underway/

New three-ply CSPE geomembrane from Burke Industries constructed of two CSPE enhanced rubber layers and one layer of scrim reinforcement,
Designed for long-term exposure to and durability against inclement weather and UV
http://www.distributedenergy.com/DE/Articles/Under_Cover_Operations_20916.aspx

Peninsula Waste Management P/L Landfill Works Approval
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/Peninsula%20Waste%20Management/DromanaWorksApprovalProcess.pdf

Geogrid tames tough Florida elements for roadway expansion
http://www.roadsbridges.com/geogrid-tames-tough-florida-elements-roadway-expansion

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