October 2015 Vol.1

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Don’t be left out of the 2016 Geosynthetics Specifier’s Guide
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2015/09/18/dont-be-left-out-of-the-2016-geosynthetics-specifiers-guide/

New Papers for GNA Readers:

HDPE Geomembrane Specification and Performance Implications (PDF)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/images/j%20shamrock-geomembrane_specification%2026%20performance%20implications.pdf

Service Life Considerations for Geosynthetics (PDF)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/images/R.Nortje-%20Landfill%202015-%20presentation.pdf

The Use of Geosynthetics in the Installation of Landfill Ballast Layers (PDF)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/images/c%20cilliers%20alternative%20ballast%20layer.pdf

Geosynthetics in Landfill Design – Advantages of Geosynthetics Over Natural Materials in Landfills (PDF)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/images/A.Post-Landfill%202015-%20Presentation.pdf

Geogrid Reinforcement in Harsh Environments: Their Role in Landfill Slope Veneer Stability Design (PDF)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/images/p%20assinder.pdf

Design of Veneer Cover Soils on Slopes using Geogrids (PDF)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/images/s%20naidoo%20design%20of%20veneer%20cover%20soils%20on%20slopes%20using%20geogrids.pdf

New Presentation – Geogrid Reinforcement in Harsh Environments: Their Role in Landfill Slope Veneer Stability Design (PDF)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/images/P.Assinder-%20Landfill%202015-%20Presentation.pdf

New Presentation –  Design of Veneer Cover Soils on Slopes using Geogrids (PDF)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/images/S.Naidoo%20-Landfill%202015-%20Presentation.pdf

New Presentation – The Use of Geosynthetics in the Installation of Landfill Ballast Layers (PDF)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/images/T.McNeil-Landfill%202015-%20Presentation.pdf

Arrow Project Updates for CSG Brine Ponds
https://www.arrowenergy.com.au/projects/project-updates/project-updates-tabs

EPA fines Clayton Landfill Over Licence Breach
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/about-us/news-centre/news-and-updates/news/2015/september/30/epa-fines-clayton-landfill-over-licence-breach

Residents Concerned Landfill Expansion Will Contaminate Well Water
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2015/09/30/news/19local_09-30-15.txt#.VhCRibSqpBc

Raven Industries Hits New 52-Week Low at $15.99 (RAVN)
http://dcprogressive.org/2015/09/24/raven-industries-hits-new-52-week-low-at-15-99-ravn/

Current Prequalification Status of Geotech Consultants for Queensland
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/busind/techstdpubs/conscontractsforengproj/ConsultantPrequalificationStatus.pdf

GRI Publish New Specification for “Test Methods, Required Properties and Testing Frequency for Polymeric Turf Reinforcement Mats”
http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org/grispecs/gc14.pdf

Using Geosynthetic Materials to Effectively Close a Coal Ash Pond
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2015/10/01/using-geosynthetic-materials-to-effectively-close-a-coal-ash-pond/

Loopholes found in Installation of Geosynthetic Tubes
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/loopholes-found-in-installation-of-geo-synthetic-tubes-115092700320_1.html

More Geotubes to be Installed in Nantucket
http://www.ack.net/ConComApprovesSBPFRequesttoKeepGeotubes100115.html

ExcelPlas sets Up Forensic Engineering Lab for Geosynthetic Materials (FFA)
Forensic Failure Associates specialise in determining how geosynthetic materials and geomembrane products fail, including an assessment of liners that have
deteriorated due to degradation, fatigue, installation damage, misuse, abuse, and improper manufacture.
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