February 2017 Vol. 2

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11th International Conference on Geosynthetics (11ICG) Exhibitor Spaces Filling Fast
The Secretariat of the 11ICG has informed GNA that nearly 70% of the booths have been sold and that the remaining booths have been assigned on a first come, first-served basis, so they urge you to act and secure a booth location.
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/7WmFlsmfFvoYi3Y

ASTM Releases New Guide for Standard Guide for Geomembrane Design and Installation at Hydraulic Fracture Development Sites
https://www.astm.org/DATABASE.CART/WORKITEMS/WK57571.htm

Headway Channel–Canal3 Geocomposite & Fabric Formed Concrete Armour (Case Study)
http://www.titanenviro.ca/project-profiles/channels/hydro-electric-plant-headway-lining-system/

GSE Release Specifications on Their new Drainage Geocomposite [PDF]
http://www.gseworld.com/content/documents/datasheets/RoaDrain/RoaDrain_JD_Geocomp_ENGLISH_DS.pdf

Use of Geosynthetics for Retrofitting Buildings to Resist Explosive Threats
https://www.wbdg.org/resources/retrofitting-existing-buildings-resist-explosive-threats

Cosgrove Landfill – GITA and CQA Support – Appointment for Construction Supervision TENDER # 1743 
Released: 20/01/2017 09:00
Tenders are invited for Geotechnical Inspection and Testing Authority (GITA) and Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Consultant/Contractor for landfill construction.
The tenderer must be to be suitably qualified and experienced in landfill construction supervision to undertake the role of the:
* Level 1 GITA during the construction of the Cosgrove 2 Landfill Cell 4 Sideliner Extension (Lift 3 and Lift 4) and the Cosgrove 3 Landfill Cell 1;
* Level 2 GITA during subgrade engineered fill placement and material classification for stockpile management.
Tenders will be received until 4.00pm, Wednesday 15th February 2017.
https://www.tendersearch.com.au/greatershepparton/

Australian Company Offers Landfill Cell Materials Investigation Services and Subgrade Verification
https://www.civilgeotechnical.com.au/geotechnical-services

Copping C Cell receives EPA approval
The Tasmanian EPA has approved Southern Waste Solutions’ Copping C Cell at the Copping landfill site, paving the way for the firm to enter the final stage of construction
http://www.insidewaste.com.au/general/news/1050920/copping-cell-receives-epa-approval

Excel Geosynthetic Testing Showcase Services
https://www.excelgeotesting.com/services

Geomembrane Machinery Manufacturer to Exhibit at ChinaPlas2017
http://www.chinaplasonline.com/ExhibitorList17/lang-eng/cid-226844/src-36/ExhibitorInfo.aspx

Golder Seeking Field Technician for Geomembrane Projects in Irvine PA
http://www.engineering.com/jobs/display-job/21519/Field-Technician-Job.html?searchId=1485850420.0519&page=2

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