August 2013 Vol.5

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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