October 2016 Vol.6

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AECOM Publish Report on Ground Water Contamination by Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) [Declassified]
http://www.defence.gov.au/id/_Master/docs/Oakey/0207-AACO-EI2-2016-HHRA_Final%20%20(Full%20Report).pdf

ABC News Publish Map of Groundwater Contamination Over Oakey
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-12/groundwater-contamination-over-oakey/7835840

Class Action Looms for Ground Water Contamination in Darling Downs (Queensland)
https://www.shine.com.au/service/environmental-claims/oakey-water-contamination-investigation/

QLD Government Publishes Full List of Prequalification Status of Geotechnical Engineering Consultants
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/-/media/busind/techstdpubs/Contract/Engineering-Consultants/ConsultantPrequalificationStatus.pdf?la=en

Tailing Storage Facility (TSF) Analysis and Design being undertaken by Golder Associates in Perth
http://www.lincolnminerals.com.au/pdfs/2016-10-12-0625512016_Annual_Report_20160930_FINAL.pdf

Strengthening Seams and Finding Holes with Smart Nonwoven Geotextiles
http://www.index17.org/en/news/strengthening-seams-and-finding-holes-with-smart-nonwovens-232

Design, Construction and Performance of Geomembrane Sealing System in Embankment Dams [PDF]
https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/downloadFile/563345090413640/Extended%20Abstract%2067427.pdf

Carpi Tech Opens Australian Office
http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/contractors/dam-reservoir-linings/carpi-tech-austalia-pty-limited/

Red Earth Engineering Showcases its Geosynthetic Services : – 
Geomembrane Liner Selection and Design ; Geocomposite Drainage Systems ; Leak detection and collection systems;
Geostructures (bladder tanks / floating covers) ; Independent Liner integrity testing (LIT) ; Soil Improvement using Geogrids and Geotextiles
http://redearthengineering.com.au/services/

Import Duty & Taxes Calculator for Geotextiles
https://www.dutycalculator.com/dc/201930485/business-industrial/textile-industry/
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Designing with Geomembranes in ‘Designing with Geosynthetics’ by Koerner – Open Access [PDF]
http://ebooks.narotama.ac.id/files/Designing%20with%20Geosynthetics%20(5th%20Edition)/
Chapter%205%20%20Designing%20With%20Geomembranes.pdf

Marlex Brochure on Geomembrane Grades
http://www.cpchem.com/bl/polyethylene/en-us/Documents/Film%20Brochure_05312016_Final.pdf

Indian Bituminous Geomembrane Manufacture Expands Product Range
http://supremebituchem.com/?cat=10

Australian Companies Identify New, Fantastic Plastic Applications for Graphene
http://www.manmonthly.com.au/features/australian-companies-identify-new-fantastic-plastic-areas-graphene/

Use of the Landfill Water Pollution Index (LWPI) for Groundwater Quality Assessment Near Geomembrane-Lined Landfill Sites
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-016-7622-0

Non-linear Dynamic Stability Analyses of a Lined Geomembrane Rock Fill Dam [PDF]
http://www.ausenco.com/uploads/pages/1457911943-ItascaNumerical-Symp_Lima-2016_-Rockfill-dam-stability.pdf

Design and Construction Aspects of Geosynthetic Reinforced on Soft Soil
http://www.iitgn.ac.in/geosynthetics2016/short-course-handouts/7-Geosynthetic%20Reinforcement%20on%20Soft%20Soils.pdf

Monarflex Australia Promoting Scrim-Reinforced Polyethylene Geomembrane
http://www.monarflex.com.au/pdf/Geomembrane-Gridline.pdf

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