July 2016 Vol.5

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Maccaferri to Present Large Rodent Protection System at EuroGeo6 in Slovenia
http://www.maccaferri.com/maccaferri-will-attend-eurogeo-6-with-specific-analysis-about-large-rodent-protection-systems/

New Innovative Shaped Geogrid Increases Pull-Out Capacity [PDF]
http://iosrjournals.org/iosr-jmce/papers/vol13-issue4/Version-1/K1304017279.pdf

UAE-made Geomembranes Now Represented by NZ Geotech Company
http://www.geotechsystems.co.nz/itemdetails/kangaroo-Kangaroo-Hdpe-Geomembrane/785.aspx

Massive Geosynthetic Investment in South Africa to Meet Hazardous Waste Challenge [PDF]
The purpose-built landfill was built with a Class A liner (barrier), consisting of several layers of compacted clay and two high-density polyethylene geomembrane liners with built-in leakage detection and drainage layers.
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/print-version/massive-vlakfontein-investment-to-meet-hazardous-waste-challenge-2016-07-06

Jones & Wagener Consulting Engineers Based in South Africa Join AGA (Asian Geosynthetics Association)
http://www.jaws.co.za

New International Journal of Geosynthetics Publishes Geomembrane and GCL Studies
http://paperity.org/journal/29311/international-journal-of-geosynthetics-and-ground-engineering

Interface Shear Strengths Between Geosynthetics and Clayey Soils [PDF]
http://paperity.org/p/77422456/interface-shear-strengths-between-geosynthetics-and-clayey-soils

Bridging of Sinkholes with Geosynthetic Reinforcement by Huesker (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsOVTC0JSF8

Good Design and Geocomposite Materials are Key Components in Capping and Expanding Landfills
http://foresternetwork.com/erosion-control-magazine/ec-soil/ec-erosion-control/structural-integrity-that-lasts/

Modular Block Wall Installation by Tensar  (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slKifgsR7Uk

Manufacturer of Drain Structures plus Geosynthetic Fabrics and Grids Expands Manufacturing Footprint with New Plant
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ads-expands-manufacturing-footprint-plant-211500074.html

Northen Beaches Council Hold Extraordinary Meeting to Request Temporary Coastal Protection Works with Geotextile Sand Bags
http://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/pdf/20160705-supplementary-agenda-extraordinary-meeting.pdf

Landfill Clay Liner Breakthrough Time for Leachate Formula & Calculator
http://ncalculators.com/environmental/landfill-leachate-breakthrough-time-calculator.htm

Company Seeks Court Order for Class 2 Landfill
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/pickens-county/2016/07/06/mrr-seeks-court-order-class-2-landfill/86750866/

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