🕭 Geosynthetic News Alerts (GNA)

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

Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology –  Current and Updated!

Huesker Explains Reduction Factors for Junctions, Joints and Seams in Geosynthetics (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=herXwTXwOP0

Tensar Patent Infringement Case Scheduled for Federal Court
Hearing Listed for Tensar Technologies Ltd Et Al V. Enviro-Pro Geosynthetics Ltd
https://www.ippractice.ca/file-browser/?fileno=T-1930-13

LMI Group Investments Pty Ltd Seeking Construction Manager for HDPE Lining Projects
https://www.seek.com.au/job/34604979

GMA and FGI present webinar on fabrication, installation and testing of geomembranes
https://www.ifai.com/event/gma-webinar-fabrication-installation-and-testing-of-geomembranes/

Kaytech Geotextiles affords massive savings to Hammanskraal project
https://constructionreviewonline.com/2017/10/kaytech-affords-massive-savings-hammanskraal-project/

Use of Sepiolite and Zeolite Mixtures as a New Landfill Liner
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/4e6b/4aaaed54a3c35a82e0f9ba3032d61891ef33.pdf

Strength and Hydraulic Conductivity Characteristics of Sand-Bentonite Mixtures Designed As a Landfill Liner
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Opeyemi_Oluwatuyi/publication/…/links/59d22a74aca2721f4369894b/Strength-and-hydraulic-conductivity-characteristics-of-sand-bentonite-mixtures-designed-as-a-landfill-liner.pdf

Hazardous Spent Pot Liner (SPL) from Aluminium Facility Almost Removed
http://flatheadbeacon.com/2017/10/07/cfac-demolition-enters-final-stage-hazardous-potlining-removed/

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings (Lab News)
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

🔔 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 john@excelplas.com
To subscribe, visit http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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2017 Copyright ExcelPlas Labs 🔬 and Geosynthetic News Agency

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

Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology –  Current and Updated!

Free Webinar for GNA Readers on Fabrication, Installation, and Testing of Geomembranes (Nov 7)
https://www.ifai.com/event/gma-webinar-fabrication-installation-and-testing-of-geomembranes/

How Much Remaining Life Does Your Geomembrane Liner or Cover Have? (Condition Assessment Service)
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/FqPidWRSZ7wLoQO/download

Detection Of Leachate Pockets In Experimental Cell Of Municipal Solid Waste With Aid Of Geophysics
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vagner_Elis/publication/…/links/59c03f5d0f7e9b48a29bada4/DETECTION-OF-LEACHATE-POCKETS-IN-EXPERIMENTAL-CELL-OF-MUNICIPAL-SOLID-WASTE-WITH-AID-OF-GEOPHYSICS.pdf

Modified Geomembrane Compositions for Hydraulic Structure Impervious Coatings
https://www.scientific.net/SSP.265.548

A Liner That Likes to Be Installed in the Rain
https://www.estormwater.com/gccm-hardens-hydration-use-numerous-applications

HDPE Liners to Protect Concrete Sewers
http://www.stantec.com/content/dam/stantec/files/PDFAssets/2017/corrosion.pdf

Propex Geosynthetics Channel and Slope Design Seminars (Australia mid-November 2017)
http://globalsynthetics.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/GS-Channel-and-Slope-Design-Seminar-V4-LORES.pdf

Mike Dobie and John Buckley of Tensar International Present NZ Workshops on Geogrids (NZ 16-20th October 2017)
https://www.geofabrics.co/technical-resources/events

US Corps of Engineers prove effectiveness of Tensar TriAx geogrid
https://www.highways.today/2017/10/04/us-corps-engineers-prove-effectiveness-tensar-triax-geogrid/

Zoning of Reinforcement Forces in Geosynthetic Reinforced Cohesionless soil slopes
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.17.00023

Evaluation of Geocomposite-reinforced Bituminous Pavements with  Shear Field Test
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14680629.2017.1380690

Performance of Geotextile Baffle Wall Contact System (GBCS) for the Treatment of Wastewater
http://ijesc.org/upload/68976a95d0bf888922396aa3e5911d55.Performance-of-Geotextile-Baffle-Wall-Contact-System-(GBCS)-for-the-Treatment-of-Wastewater.pdf

Coffey Seeking Associate Environmental Consultant – Landfill and Containment Projects
http://careers.coffey.com/cw/en/job/495617/associate-environmental-consultant-landfill-and-containment

ATC Seeking Civil Engineer Design and development of Tailings Projects
https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-geotechnical-civil-engineer-at-atc-williams-364226680

Job to Design and Spec of Landfill Cell, Cap, Leachate Pond, Sidewall Liner
https://www.designandconstruct.com.au/engineering-jobs/civil-environmental-engineer-leading-consultancy-melboure/1373341

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings (Lab News)
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

🔔 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 john@excelplas.com
To subscribe, visit http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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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

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

Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology –  Current and Updated!

Breaking News – Rupture of Geomembrane Liner Contaminates Environment  (New)
MNG Gold’s Tailing Storage Facility (TSF) Contaminates Creek
http://allafrica.com/stories/201710040599.html

Controlling Uplifting Gas Whales in Exposed Geomembrane-lined Ponds  (New)
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/10/01/part-1-controlling-uplifting-gas-bubbles-in-exposed-geomembrane-lined-ponds/

Designing Geomembranes for Success | Webinar (1 Hour Video)  (New)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_60itxlfe8

Five-year performance monitoring of a HDPE cover system at a reclaimed mine waste rock pile in the Sydney Coalfield  (New)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320117671-Five-year-performance-monitoring-of-a-high-density-polyethylene-HDPE-cover-system-at-a-reclaimed-mine-waste-rock-pile-in-the-Sydney-Coalfield-Nova-Scotia-Canada

Concrete Canvas Rolls Out in Russia  (New)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ssDFfWOWJE

The Most Frequently Asked Question in Geosynthetics – How Long is my Liner/Cover Going to Last?  (New)
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/10/01/the-durability-of-exposed-geomembrane-covers/

Bendigo Mine Water Evaporation Ponds ATC Williams  (New)
http://www.newman-asu.org/evaporation-pond-construction_bendigo-mine-water-evaporation-ponds-atc-williams_22.html
http://atcwilliams.com/projects/bendigo-mine-water-evaporation-ponds

Forensic Investigation of Slurry Wall Failure – A Case Study
http://atcwilliams.com/news/forensic-investigation-of-a-slurry-wall-failure-a-case-study

Tencate Event on Geosynthetics Standards (25th October 2017)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-overview-of-indot-standard-specifications-revised-section-918-geosynthetics-tickets-38588145181

Tutorial 024 – SVSLOPE 2D – GeotextilesFrom SoilVision systems (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egREuWr0U8M

Seeking Senior Estimator with Geosynthetics Experience (for Perth Role)
https://www.seek.com.au/job/34558873

Cleanaway Seeking Project Engineer for Waste Management Projects such as Landfill Design and Construction
https://www.seek.com.au/job/34567120

Raven Seeks Product Development Engineer for Geosynthetic Liners
https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=raven&career_job_req_id=20164&career_ns=job_listing&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH

Workshop on Geotechnical Modelling of Underground Construction & Geosynthetic Structures
https://www.plaxis.com/company/events-and-courses/

Canadian Opposition Rallying Against a Plan for Landfill-Grade Liner to Contain Radioactive Waste
Landfill-grade liner proposed is a concern as it will eventually break down!
https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/7589403-opposition-mounts-to-radioactive-waste-near-ottawa-river/

Experiences on the Use of Polymer Coated Steel Net for the Protection of Dykes Against the Intrusion of Beavers by Macceferri
https://repository.tudelft.nl/islandora/object/uuid:527d26fa-0bf1-45a5-997e-073eb7d510a6/datastream/OBJ2/download

Proceedings of 25th Meeting European Working Group on Internal Erosionin Embankment Dams & their Foundations (Declassified)
https://repository.tudelft.nl/islandora/object/uuid:527d26fa-0bf1-45a5-997e-073eb7d510a6/datastream/OBJ2/download

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings (Lab News)
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

🔔 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 john@excelplas.com
To subscribe, visit http://www.geosyntheticnews.com.au/subscribe/

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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

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

Your Global Source of Geosynthetic News and Technology –  Current and Updated!

Call for Proposals to attend Geosynthetics 2019, February 10-13, 2019
https://s1.goeshow.com/ifai/geo/2019/proposal_submission.cfm

Alert – Vacuum Box Test Requirement Changed!
http://uncontained.co/2017/10/02/alert-vacuum-box-pressure-test-requirement-changed/

The Great Cover-Up (Feature)
An Ohio-based manufacturer uses a geomembrane cover on its landfill to manage leachate
http://magazine.wastetodaymagazine.com/article/september-october-2017/the-great-cover-up.aspx

Tensar and Geopier to Host Technical Seminars on Geosynthetics
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/10/02/tensar-and-geopier-foundation-host-technical-seminars/

New Tender – Macs Reef Landfill Final Capping
https://www.australiantenders.com.au/tenders/330652/macs-reef-landfill-final-capping/

Leakage Phenomena of Tailings Overlying a 1 cm Diameter Circular Geomembrane Defect (New Research)
https://qspace.library.queensu.ca/handle/1974/22769

Landfill Slope Reinforcement with Geosynthetics  (New Research)
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eugeniusz_Koda/publication/…/links/59c3530d458515af3061a653/Landfill-slopes-reinforcements-for-adapting-the-structure-into-a-new-development-plan-Radiowo-landfill-case-study.pdf

Utilizing PVDs to Provide Shear Strength to Saturated Fine-Grained Foundation Soils  (New Research)
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40891-017-0108-4

Efficiency of Cellular Geosynthetics for Foundation Reinforcement  (New Research)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114416301145

Experimental Evaluation of Geosynthetics as Reinforcement for Shotcrete  (New Research)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114417300092

Undrained Stability Analysis of Embankments Supported on Geosynthetic Encased Granular Columns  (New Research)
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.17.00015

Comparison of Neoweb Geocells with HDPE Geocells
https://www.prs-med.com/neoloy-based-prs-neoweb-geocells-vs-hdpe-geocells/

Seeking Civil-Geotechnical Engineer with Geosynthetics Experience for Melbourne Role
http://jobview.careerone.com.au/Civil-Geotechnical-Engineer-Job-Job-Melbourne-VIC-AU-189077493.aspx

Geotextile membrane and rock armour Needed to Contain Radioactive Contamination on Beach
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/fife/518480/plans-to-tackle-dalgety-bay-radiation-expected-to-be-approved-by-councillors/

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings (Lab News)
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

🔔 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 john@excelplas.com
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