July 2017 Vol. 1

Download PDF

GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geosynthetics

Achieving Zero Leaks on a Budget With Geomembranes (Feature)
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/06/01/achieving-zero-leaks-on-a-budget-with-geomembranes/

Geosynthetics Materials Association (GMA) Seeking Geosynthetic Samples from Manufacturers
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/06/29/geosynthetics-materials-association-needs-your-geo-samples/

Waterproofing of Dams and Canals With PVC Geomembranes (Feature)
https://www.masterbuilder.co.in/waterproofing-dams-canals-pvc-geomembranes/

Tensar Launches Enhanced Version of its Market-leading TriAx® Geogrid (Breaking News)
http://www.tensarcorp.com/News-Events/News/Tensar-Launches-TX8-for-Paved-Roadways

Tasmanian Landfill Cell Being Prepared for Installation of the Cell Liners by Aeramix (Breaking News)
http://swstas.com.au/documents/124/SWS_Update_June17_PRESS.pdf

Landfill Cell Design and Liner Selection Reviewed by Professor Andy Fourie, The University of Western Australia
C cell base is comprised of 11 layers including impermeable, cushioning and drainage layers
http://swstas.com.au/documents/124/SWS_Update_June17_PRESS.pdf

Victoria EPA Issues Works Approval to Landfill Operations P/L to extend its Melbourne Regional Landfill at Ravenhall
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/cleanawaymrl

New Tender: RFT 13/17 – Design and Construction of Leachate Management Control System for Landfill Cell 1 & 2, Western Australia, closes 31/07/2017
http://www.erisk.net/erisk7/article/735761/tender/

SWANA report: Non-prescribed landfill covers could ‘exceed’ federal requirements
http://www.wastedive.com/news/swana-report-non-prescribed-landfill-cover-methods-could-exceed-federal/445966/

Geomembrane Liners used to Contain Biogas Torn and in Disrepair on Digesters
http://advantagenews.com/news/a-greener-and-cleaner-approach/

Are Geosynthetic Roadways Right? (Feature)
Up to 50 percent less gravel is used with building roads with Mirafi products and this results in a cost savings of up to 33-50 percent
http://www.ledger.news/news/are-geosynthetic-roadways-right-for-amador/article_b499f5fc-5c2e-11e7-9816-23ad7b50415a.html

Agru Liners, GSE Liners, Solmax Liners, Aecom, Golders,  All Exhibiting at the American Exploration & Mining Exhibition (4-8 December, 2017)
https://www.miningamerica.org/httpwww-miningamerica-orgwp-adminpost-phppost2636actionedit/exhibitor-information/

Lee Church of Concrete Canvas to Present at UK Flood Expo
http://www.thefloodexpo.co.uk/speakers/lee-church/

Collapsed Retaining Wall Prompts Lawsuit (Breaking News)
http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Collapsed-retaining-wall-prompts-suit-1046799.php

Free Calculator for Estimating Geomembrane Size Based on Length, Width, Depth, Anchor Trench Allowance and Slope Angle
http://ravenefd.com/applications/geo-liners-and-covers/pond-liners/pond-liner-calculator

Free Calculator for Determining Number of Sand Bags to Use to Prevent Geomembrane Uplift
http://ravenefd.com/applications/geo-liners-and-covers/landfill-covers-caps/sandbag-calculator

Graphene-Based Materials Conference To Examine Smart Geotextiles
http://www.grapheneentrepreneur.com/graphene-based-materials-conference-smart-geotextiles/

Leakage through composite liners involving geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners in landfill barriers (Thesis)
https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-01548443/document

Full-Scale Testing of Geosynthetic-Reinforced, Soil-Integrated Bridge System
http://trrjournalonline.trb.org/doi/abs/10.3141/2656-05

An Investigation into Dynamic Puncture Resistance of the Polyester Needled Nonwoven Geotextiles Using Video Processing Technique [PDF]
https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/aut.ahead-of-print/aut-2017-0012/aut-2017-0012.pdf

Modelling Landfill Liner Performance – New Research  [PDF]
http://porto.polito.it/2672650/

Dredged Sediment Placed in 979 Geotextile Tubes, Stacked up to 5 layers High, Over 55 Acres (Breaking News)
https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2017/06/30/weda-award-for-onondaga-lake-restoration-project-team/

South Korea Builds First Landfill-Powered Hydrogen Station
https://www.fastcompany.com/1346361/trash-treasure-south-korea-builds-first-landfill-powered-hydrogen-station

Designing of Landfilling for Karad City: A Review  [PDF]
https://www.irjet.net/archives/V4/i6/IRJET-V4I6680.pdf

India Recognises Huge Potential Of Use of Geosynthetics in Development of Roads
http://asiannewsservice.in/en/national/huge-potential-lies-in-use-of-geo-synthetic-in-development-of-road/

EU Publishes Geosynthetics Regulations Database
http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/nando/index.cfm?fuseaction=directive.pdf&refe_cd=Regulation%20%28EU%29%20305%2F2011&requesttimeout=900

🔔 Geosynthetic News Alerts – Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology. Current and Updated!
http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au

Among GNA’s objectives are:

  • To promote and educate on the development of specifications and practices that help ensure the proper use of geosynthetics.
  • To locate, interpret and disseminate new scientific research to manufacturers and users of geosynthetic materials.
  • To enhance the knowledge and awareness of contemporary geosynthetic technologies amongst specifiers, users and installers.

🔔 GNA – World’s Leading Source of Breaking News on Geomembranes, Geotextiles and other Geosynthetics

This Newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Labs 🔬 Australia’s Largest group of Geosynthetics Testing Labs.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Geosynthetic Labs 🔬 are a Corporate Member of the IGS (International Geosynthetics Society)
http://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/corporate/company_details/12193/

GNA is currently sent to over 7500 Geosynthetic Industry Members Globally every week.

Any news requests should be sent to [email protected]
To subscribe, visit http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

GNA™ (Geosynthetic News Alerts™)
GBN™ (Geosynthetic Breaking News™)
GNAu™ (Geosynthetic News Australia™)
GNAf (Geosynthetic News Africa™)
GNC™ (Geosynthetic News China™)
GNCa™ (Geosynthetic News Canada™)
GNI™ (Geosynthetic News India™)
GNInd™ (Geosynthetic News Indonesia™)
GNU™ (Geosynthetic News United States™)

2017 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs 🔬 and Geosynthetic News Agency