November 2015 Vol.1

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Naue Publishes Extensive Technical Document on “Mining and Geosynthetics”
How geosynthetics help mine engineers and owners achieve their goals in Heap leaching, Tailings management, Evaporation ponds, etc.
To request a free copy of “Mining and Geosynthetics,” contact Kent von Maubeuge  [email protected]

Solmax Issues Technical Note on Containment Liners for Combustible or Flammable Liquids
http://issuu.com/solmax/docs/tn_ulc_s668-12_explained_rev1015

Naue Release Free Geotechnical Design Calculator Software
SecuCalc 2.2 allows a generic calculation of aggregate base material in unreinforced and Geogrid reinforced applications
http://www.naue.com/en/secucalc

HUESKER Announces it New SoilTain® Protect Geotextile Protection System for Geomembranes
The patent-pending geosynthetic ballast mattresses are constructed of interwoven geotextile tubes to form homogenous panels.
http://www.huesker.co.uk/fileadmin/Medien/Files/Downloads/Prospekte/English/Product_Brochure_SoilTain-Protect_engl._.pdf

Call for Session Proposals is your opportunity to be a Session Chair for the topic of your choice during Geotechnical Frontiers 2017  –  March 12-15 Orlando Florida
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=0f25ffc6-0c62-4a0b-a48a-81e888d24a99&c=2eb750e0-cbe2-11e3-bd76-d4ae529a848a&ch=2fd1c190-cbe2-11e3-bddd-d4ae529a848a

Propex launches GeoSolutions
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2015/10/23/propex-launches-geosolutions/

Agru Announces Two Managerial Changes
http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/2015/10/28/agru-america-announces-two-managerial-changes/

Senior Landfill Design Engineer with BPEM Experience needed for Sydney Role
http://www.seek.com.au/job/29770825

Warning – Used Car Tyres NOT to be used as a Ballast or Protection layer in Landfills
The steel reinforcement belts inside of car tires have the potential to puncture the liner of the landfill.
When the landfill liner is punctured, leachate spreads underneath the landfill and a plume can develop through the area.
More information: [email protected]

Geosynthetic News Australia (GNA) – The Latest News in  Geosynthetics from Down Under
http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/

ExcelPlas CQA Services for Liner installation
·   Full time supervision of the geomembrane installation
·   Documenting panel locations, seam numbers etc.
·   Witnessing and recording onsite pre-start peel and shear tests
·   Inspecting wedge and extrusion welds
·   Witnessing and recording vacuum box and dual seam pressure testing
http://www.excelplas.com/geomembrane-testing

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