June 2016 Vol.2

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Welcome to Strata Geosystems as the Newest Member of the Asian Geosynthetics Association (AGA)
http://www.strataindia.com

Geomembrane Technical Seminar – Perth Western Australia (July 28 2016) (Register Now – Places Limited)
http://perth.eventful.com/events/layfield-geomembrane-breakfast-technical-seminar-/E0-001-093463565-4

Feature Article – Differences Between Unreinforced and Reinforced Geomembranes
http://www.xrgeomembranes.com/blog/differences-between-unreinforced-and-reinforced-geomembranes

New Whitepaper:  Concrete vs. Geomembranes: What’s Best for Liquid Containment? [PDF]
http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/481889/PDFs/Whitepapers/Concrete_vs._Membrane_Whitepaper.pdf?t=1464182173236

Landfill Leachate Design Plans for Ravenhall Published by Vic EPA [PDF]
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/licences-and-approvals/public-participation/featured-applications/~/media/Files/Our%20work/Licences%20and%20approvals/Works%20approvals/Landfill%20Operations%20Cleanaway/LO%20WA%20application/Appendix-G—Golder-Associates—Leachate-Management-Plan.pdf

New Standard Published – Determination of the Long Term Protection Efficiency of Geosynthetics in Contact with Geosynthetic Barriers
http://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030301878

Expert Panel to Consider New Drinking Water Guidelines for Chemical Pollutants PFOS and PFOA Fluorosurfactants which can Migrate Readily
http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/epamedia/EPAMedia16052001.htm

Exclusive Tour of Hogans Pocket Landfill and Leachate Ponds (Limited Numbers) – QLD 3Ha landfill cell (Cell2)
https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/portal/event/hogans-pocket-landfill-site-tour

PGI Publishes PVC Geomembrane Specifications
http://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/wp-content/docs/PGI1103spec.pdf

BTEX Migration through Various Geomembranes and Vapor Barriers (New Publication)
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001502

Full Technical Documents for Ravenhall Landfill Published by Vic EPA
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/licences-and-approvals/public-participation/featured-applications/landfill-operations

New Major Geomembrane Player in Phillipines (Fabrimetrics)
http://fabphils.com/products/geomembrane/

Fabtech Seeking Geomembrane Installers for Major Melbourne Project
http://www.seek.com.au/job/30982014

Fibretex Now Largest Nonwovens Geotextile Manufacturer in Africa (Opens New Plant)
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/topic/geosynthetic-products

ERT and IPT Surveys to Check the Integrity of the Geomembrane in the Landfill of Bellolampo (Palermo, Italy)
http://www.eage.org/images/cms/files/Conferences/Vienna%202016%20-%20Technical%20Programme%20of%20P%26C.pdf

Electrical Leak Location Modules for Rent for Commissioning of Geomembrane Lined Ponds (contact Kelly Keates)
http://liquidintegritysystems.com.au/about-us/

Leakage Analysis Through Composite Liners in Landfills [PDF]
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Franco_Francisca/publication/298090413_Leakage_analysis_through_composite_liners_in_landfills/links/56e624ed08ae65dd4cc0e26d.pdf

Geomembrane Sealing Systems for Dams – A Case Study [PDF]
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joao_Figueira5/publication/294580676_GSS_CASE_STUDY_-PICO_DA_URZE_DAM_PORTUGAL/links/56c208e108aee5caccf9a8db.pdf

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Concrete Canvas Providing Technical Support Engineer for Oceania Region
Concrete Canvas, the leader in GCCM (Geosynthetic Composite Cementitious Mat) technology is now providing a resource dedicated to the education, technical support, specification assistance and installation training of GCCM products to engineering firms and local authorities throughout Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and the rest of the Pacific Region.
For more information or advice on the suitability of GCCM’s for your project, contact Regional Technical Manager: Nick Kastoumis on +61 406 682 351, [email protected]

ExcelPlas Labs Providing a Comprehensive Range of Tests on Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCL) including:
•Tensile strength of GCLs to ASTM D6768
•Peel strength to ASTM D6496
•Mass per unit area to ASTM D5993
•Moisture content to ASTM D4643
•Swell index of clay component of GCL to ASTM D5890
•Fluid loss of clay component of GCL to ASTM D5891
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