January 2017 Vol. 3

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Combined Shear and Seepage Characteristics for Selecting Drainage Layer in Near Surface Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility [PDF]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/0SKO7ky2w3Z1mni

Reinforcement of Ice Cover with Geosynthetic Materials [PDF]
http://www.izdatgeo.ru/pdf/earth_cryo/2016-3/79_eng.pdf

How Geogrids Work (Types/Functions/Applications/Advantages)
http://theconstructor.org/building/geogrids-types-functions-applications-advantages/15190/

Mini-Dredgers Offer Low Cost Microdredger for Purchase or Rental
The new Micro-Dredger 2000 puts the ability to dredge and de-silt within reach of everyone
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/k76eFEwaWCuSQM6

Long-Term Oxidative Protection of HDPE Neoweb™ Geocells
http://www.prs-med.com/oxidation-uv-resistance/

Kaytech GCL Solves Izinga Ridge Stormwater Challenge
https://constructionreviewonline.com/2017/01/kaytech-gcl-solves-izinga-ridge-stormwater-challenge/

Installation of Geomembrane for Stage 1 Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Delayed due to Unprecedented Weather Conditions
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/11/904983/0/en/Ariana-Resources-plc-First-Operational-Update-Kiziltepe.html

New Barrier Coating Holds Promise to Make HDPE Geomembranes Solvent Resistant
http://www.plasticsnewseurope.com/article/20170110/PNE/170119997/rpc-barrier-coating-helps-hdpe-target-solvent-products

General Labourers Required for Geomembrane Installation at Werribee Waste Water Treatment Plant
https://www.seek.com.au/job/32557209

Installation of New CSPE Floating Cover
http://www.washingtonbids.com/bid_opportunities/2016/12/15/7445655-reservoir-4-cover-replacement-project.html

Geotextile Bags to Weigh Down Pipelines in Water (Ballast Bags)
https://www.pipelinesinternational.com/2017/01/11/the-weight-of-the-issue/

Geotextiles Seminar Hosting Big Names 
to be held Geneva on Thursday 6 April 2017, will include presentations from Russell Jones of engineering and environmental consultancy Golder Associates, on the contribution of geotextiles to the global sustainability agenda, and Frits Doddema, executive vice-president, Berry Plastics, on new horizons for nonwoven applications in geotextiles.   Jean Pierre Gourc, UJF Grenoble, and Philippe Delmas, CNAM Paris, will discuss the behaviour of earthworks with geotextiles after several decades, and Francesco Fontana, president of geosynthetics association AssINGeo, will evaluate the durability of nonwoven geotextiles for the protection of PVC geomembranes in dams, reservoirs and canals.   George Papagiannis, sales and marketing manager, Thrace Nonwovens and Geosynthetics, will present on the role of nonwoven geotextiles in geosynthetics and global markets and trends, and Piergiorgio Recalcati, technical director of geosynthetics manufacturer Tenax will discuss the design and applications of geocomposite drainage systems for landfill capping.
http://www.index17.org/en/

New Australian Distributor of Terram Geosynthetics
http://www.berryplastics.com.au/our-brands

Huesker Introduces Geosynthetic Biogas Roofs
http://www.huesker.co.uk/products/agriculture/biogas/covertec-biogas-roofs.html

Rapid Road Deployment with Geosynthetics [Video]
https://www.facebook.com/shireofmoora/videos/1303235443030651/

Novel Direct Shear Apparatus to Evaluate Internal Shear Strength of GCLs for Mining Applications
https://dspace.library.colostate.edu/handle/10217/178963

Erratum – The last issue of GNA made reference to Concrete Cloth™ China.  This should have read “Concrete Mat Cloth™China” and not Concrete Cloth™ as the latter is a trademark held by Concrete Canvas Ltd. UK”

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