February 2016 Vol.10

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Tencate Announces 19 Geosynthetic Presentations for GeoAmericas Conference
http://files.ctctcdn.com/a015306c001/efb62db2-5ed0-4f80-b187-685e666dc67f.pdf

Victorian Landfill BPEM Comparison Table (Declassified)
https://www.der.wa.gov.au/images/documents/our-work/consultation/opal-vale/Appendix_30-6_IWP_Development_guidelines.pdf

Benalla Council Fined for Dumping Waste in Non-designated Landfill
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-16/benalla-council-cops-$7k-fine-over-landfill-dumping/7171286

Checking Water Tightness of Geomembrane Wedge Welds (New Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FVNB9JTRAA

Failure Analysis of Geosynthetics – New Publication in Progress
New case studies welcomed contact : [email protected]

Layfield will be hosting two Technical Seminars in April to discuss Environmental Containment Systems: Trends and innovations
https://www.layfieldgroup.com/Environmental-Containment/About-Us/News/Layfield-Calgary-Technical-Seminar.aspx

Additional Layfield Seminar
https://www.layfieldgroup.com/Environmental-Containment/About-Us/News/Layfield-Vancouver-Technical-Seminar.aspx

Tencate to Present on Uses of Geotextile Tubes for Dewatering Mine Tailings, Marine Sediments and for Marine Stabilization
http://files.ctctcdn.com/a015306c001/efb62db2-5ed0-4f80-b187-685e666dc67f.pdf

New MacLine® SDH 200 geomembrane contains 3% of carbon black, antioxidants, and thermal stabilizers to ensure robust performance and a long design life
http://www.geosynthetica.net/new-landfill-porto-maccaferri-geomembranes/

ASTM Creates New Standard for Geosynthetic Composite Mat
http://www.technicaltextile.net/news/astm-creates-standard-for-geosynthetic-composite-mat-177675.html

Parker Earthmoving & Civil Victoria Move Into Landfill Cell Construction
http://www.parkerearthmoving.com.au/capability.html

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