August 2017 Vol. 8

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Breaking News: Aust Yieh Stainless will now trade as Geosynthetics Australia
http://geosynthetics.net.au/

GCL Chemical Compatibility Testing with CCR Landfill Leachate [PDF]
http://www.smeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/GCL-Chemical-Compatibility-Testing-with-CCR-Landfill-Leachate.pdf

Greg Farrell from Geofabrics Presents Cost Benefit Analysis of Geosynthetics in Rail 
https://www.geofabrics.co/news/cost-benefits-of-using-geosynthetics-in-rail-level-crossings

Borouge Patents New Geomembrane Resin
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP3207066A1.html

PRS Patents New Perforated Geocell
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2017/0241083.html

Congrats to JET editorial board member Prof Hoe Ling on winning the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Award
The IGS award is given once every 4 years to those deemed to have made an outstanding contribution to the development and use of geosynthetics, related products, or associated technologies, through their scientific and technological work.
Prof Ling was recognised for his comprehensive studies on geosynthetic-soil interaction for nearly 25 years that included physical model testing and advanced numerical analysis.
http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscinet/jet

NEW TENDER RFT 04-17/18 7 Mile Landfill Class III Cell Construction State/Region: Western Australia
https://www.thewestclassifieds.com.au/listing/310649/

NEW TENDER Latrobe City Hyland Highway Landfill Cell 5 Liner Construction # LCC-429
Closing: 14/09/2017 2:00:00 PM AEST
Released: 24/08/2017 6:00:00 AM AEST
Type: RFTTenders are invited from suitably qualified contractors for the above and close at 2pm on 14 September 2017.
NOTE: A compulsory site meeting will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, 31 August 2017, see tender document for details
https://www.eprocure.com.au/latrobe/

NEW TENDER Moe Landfill Rehabilitation – Construction of Landfill Cap and Leachate Pond 
Closing: 14/09/2017 2:00:00 PM AEST
Released: 3/08/2017 6:00:00 AM AEST
Type: RFQTenders are invited from suitably qualified contractors for the above.
Tenders close at 2pm on 14 September 2017.
https://www.eprocure.com.au/latrobe/

NEW TENDER Cosgrove 2 Cell 4 Lift 3 and 4 Construction of Cell Liner 
Closing: 20/09/2017 4:00:00 PM AEST
Released: 25/08/2017 9:00:00 AM AEST
This contract is for the provision of a Contractor for Cosgrove 2 Cell 4 Lift 3 (remaining section) and Lift 4 (entire extents) construction of the clay liner.
Tenders will be received until 4.00PM AEDST, Wednesday 20 September 2017.
https://www.eprocure.com.au/greatershepparton/

Wider GCL rolls save project managers thousands of dollars on installation costs
http://geosynthetics.net.au/wider-gcl-rolls-save-project-managers-thousands-of-dollars-on-installation-costs/

New project consists of installing a 9-layer liner system for a New Landfill Cell
http://comanco.com/blog/

Not convinced rock wall the answer for replacing Geotextile Bags for Maroochy River
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/not-convinced-rock-wall-the-answer-for-maroochy-ri/3216534/

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 National 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.

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