August 2013 Vol.7

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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