February 2015 Vol.1

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Use of Geosynthetics in Piggy-back Landfills (Free Download)
https://hal-sde.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01111048/document

Kerry Rowe ,aking a Real Impact in Geosynthetics (Profile Story)
http://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/geoengineering-centres-work-making-‘real-impact’

A Review of Nine Geosynthetics Products for Drainage (Product Review)
http://www.archiproducts.com/en/320/geosynthetics-geosynthetics-for-drainage.html

French Publish Approved List of Certified Geotextile Products (New Certifications)
ASQUAL is an independent technical organisation allied with French Geosynthetics Committee (CFG ) and the French Committee of Geotextiles
http://www.asqual.com/documents/LISTE_GTX_16_DECEMBRE__2014.pdf

Affordable Sensors can help Avoid Geomembrane Failure due to Differential Settlement (New Product)
Remote Monitoring Sensors for Geosynthetics in Landfills and Critical Containment SiteSensors have WIFI alarm systems to inform of drastic changes in subgrade or imminent danger
contact:  [email protected]

Colorado landfill leaking Tetrachloroethene because of possible faulty liner at the landfill (Liner Failure)
http://www.centerpostdispatch.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&story_id=2687&page=72

The first double geomembrane liner 40 years later –  First constructed in June 1974 and has been in continuous service since then (Geomembrane History)
By J.P. Giroud and J.P. Gourc,  February 2015
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/0215_f1_double_geomembraneliner.html

Design Considerations for Slip Interfaces on Steep-wall liner Systems
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/0215_f2_slip_steepwall.html

Geotesting Express Exhibiting at Geosynthetics conference in Portland, OR
http://www.geocomp.com/files/newsletters/NWS15003_Geosynthetics_final.pdf

Protecting Pavements and Surfaces with Geosynthetics
http://news.maccaferri.com.au/24573/roads-and-railways/protecting-pavements-and-surfaces/

Chemical reaction, underground fires continue at Stark County landfill
http://www.ohio.com/news/local/chemical-reaction-underground-fires-continue-at-stark-county-landfill-1.561527

Where is Cordrain useful?
http://news.maccaferri.com.au/23927/erosion-protection/where-is-cordrain-useful/

Golders seeking Principal Civil Design Engineer Waste and Containment (QLD)
http://www.seek.com.au/job/27879024

Golder Associates Pty Ltd awarded Judy Holt Park Remediation Works​ (Declassified)
http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/aboutcouncil/tenders/pages/awardedtenders.aspx

Butyl Products Group increases staffing level by over 50%The company has a diverse portfolio, providing linings for Ponds, Lakes, Lagoons, Reservoirs as well as Gas membranes.
http://www.environmental-expert.com/news/butyl-products-group-increases-staffing-level-by-over-50-465993

Spray Precidium™ ECSTM Liners are fused together to form a seamless geomembrane unmatched in strength and durability
http://www.wecontain.com/our-work.php