August 2013 Vol.6

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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