September 2015 Vol.12

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Breaking News – Use of Geo­textiles may be made mandatory in Infrastructure and Defence in India
http://icmai.in/upload/pd/news/Use-23092015.pdf

The Misuse of the Giroud-Han Design Method
http://nilex.com/insights/misuse-giroud-han-design-method-geosynthetic-reinforced-unpaved-roads

Agru America, Inc. Announces Managerial Changes: 
Chris Eichelberger expands role as VP of Technical Marketing heading the Geosynthetics/ClosureTurf® Product Group
http://wasteadvantagemag.com/agru-america-inc-announces-managerial-changes-melissa-grace-to-business-unit-manager-fiber-and-textiles-group-and-chris-eichelberger-expands-role-as-vp-of-technical-marketing-heading-the-geosynt/

Senior Landfill Design Engineer sought for Sydney Role
At least 5 years’ experience in the detailed design of BPEM compliant landfill basal liner and capping systems using geosynthetics
http://www.seek.com.au/job/29331702

Waste industry says doubling of landfills levy would create about 600 jobs and drive millions in investment
http://m.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/waste-industry-says-doubling-of-landfills-levy-would-create-about-600-jobs-and-drive-millions-in-investment/story-fnii5yv7-1227539150362

Transpacific’s Inkerman Landfill wins the 2015 WMAA Landfill Award
http://www.resourcerecovery.biz/news/seven-keys-high-quality-landfill

Development Approval Set to Expire on Copping C cell
http://www.resourcerecovery.biz/development-approval-set-expire-copping-c-cell

Geosynthetics for Fracking Sand Industry
http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/2015/09/01/fabric-meets-frac-sand/

Geosynthetics Speed Bridge Repair Work
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2015/09/09/grs-ibs-makes-quick-work-of-bridge-replacement/

Conference on Waterproof Membranes (17-19 November 2015)
https://www.amiplastics.com/Events/Resources/Programme/Waterproof%20Membranes%202015%20-%20Programme.pdf

New Geocomposite to Protect Geomembranes on Slopes, Mr. Patrick Brochier, President, TERAGEOS, France
https://www.amiplastics.com/Events/Resources/Programme/Waterproof%20Membranes%202015%20-%20Programme.pdf

New Source of News on Wastewater Treatment Ponds
http://www.vision6.com.au/em/mail/view.php?id=1306308&a=38100&k=9102575

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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