December 2019 Vol. 6

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NEWSMAKERS: * Cirtex  * FGI  * Geofabrics * Golder * IGS * Rohe * Tencate * WaterNSW 

The IGS Barcelona Workshops Are a Month Away – Register Today!
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/igs-tc-soil-reinforcement-tc-barrier-systems-workshops-in-barcelona-final-programs/ 

Two Australian Landfills Benefit From the Advantages of Coated GCLs
https://www.naue.com/naue-downloads/NAUE-NEWS-49-EN.pdf 

Golder Associates Specify Coated GCLs for Stuart Landfill and Hervey Range Landfill
https://www.naue.com/naue-downloads/NAUE-NEWS-49-EN.pdf 

WaterNSW Issues Advice on Designing and Installing On-Site Wastewater with Geotextiles
https://www.waternsw.com.au/data/assets/pdf_file/0003/58251/Designing-and-Installing-On-Site-Wastewater-Systems-WaterNSW-CRP-2019.pdf 

DuraForce™ Heavy-Weight Geotextile Coastal Pathway – Christchurch
https://cirtexcivil.co.nz/case_study/coastal-pathways-geotextile-rock-revetment/ 

Performance and History of CSPE Geomembranes by Mike Neal
CSPE Performance & History in long term Potable Water Storage Applications 

HDPE Lined Evaporation Ponds by Neil C. Nowak, 
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Lined Produced/Flow-back Water Evaporation Ponds 

Wave-Induced Instability of Seabed beneath Geotextile Sand Containers (GSC) by Amin Rafiei
Wave-Induced Instability of Seabed beneath Geotextile Sand Containers 

Geosynthetic Final Cover Systems and Landfill Gas Control by Chris Richgels
Geosynthetic Final Cover Systems and Landfill Gas Control 

Comparison of Factory and Field Thermally-Welded Geomembrane Seams by D.S. Rohe, 
Comparison of Factory and Field Thermally Welded Geomembrane Seams 

Remediation of Uranium Ore Residues Settling Basin with Geosynthetics by Ole Syllwasschy
Remediation case study of uranium ore residues settling basin 

Evaluation of a HDPE Geomembrane from a Composite Liner After 12 Years of Exposure by Kuo Tian
Evaluation of a HDPE geomembrane from a composite liner after 12 yr of atmospheric exposure 

Diffusion of Gases Through Co-extruded EVOH, PE, LLDPE and PVC Geomembranes by James M. Tinjum
Diffusive Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Migration through Polymeric Landfill Interim Covers with Co-extruded EVOH, PE Geofilm, LLDPE, and PVC Geomembranes 

Wind Uplift of Exposed Geomembranes by Robert Wallace
Wind Uplift Resistance of Exposed Geomembranes 

ENHANCEMENT OF BEARING CAPACITY OF SOFT SOIL USING GEOSYNTHETICS
https://www.geomatejournal.com/sites/default/files/articles/238-244-67721-Lokman-Dec-2019-64g.pdf 

Tension Force Analysis of Geotextile Tubes by Half Cross-section Test
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0266114419301591 

Dewatering of Mine Tailings Slurries Using Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs)
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/9/12/785/htm


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