September 2018 Vol. 10

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Effectiveness of Geomembranes in Tailings Storage Facilities (Special Feature)
https://www.klohn.com/blog/effectiveness-of-geomembranes-in-tailings-storage-facilities/

Geosynthetic and Geotechnical Factor of Safety and Risk
https://www.klohn.com/blog/geotechnical-factor-of-safety-and-risk/

Worldwide Patents on Machines to Produce Earth-filled Geotextile Tube Directly On Site in a Continuous Process
http://www.topocare.com/en/topomover.html

“3D Printing” of Geotextile Flood Barrier Protection Systems
With Topocare™ machines, it is easy to lay huge sand or earth-filled geotextile tubes to build flood barriers to achieve temporary or permanent flood
https://ecosystem.iota.org/projects/smart-flood-protection

Keynote Lecture GeoMEast 2018 Geosynthetics Program (Updated) (24-28th November 2018)
* The 2nd International Geosynthetics Society official lecture. Presenter: Dr.  P. Giroud. Topic: “The use of geomembranes for lining canals.”
* The Geosynthetics Materials Association official lecture. Presenter: Jonathan Curry. Topic: “North American Market Update and Industry Advocacy Efforts.”
* The 2ndRobert Koerner Honor Lecture (Geosynthetic Institute Official Lecture). Presenter: Kent von Maubeuge. Topic: “Geosynthetic Barriers in regulations and recommendations in line with the ISO design guide.”
* Keynote lecture #1. Presenter: Prof. Erol Guler. Topic: “Examples of Geotechnical Design of Complex Buildings and Infrastructure in Turkey and Innovative Solutions Using Geosynthetics.”
* Keynote lecture #2. Presenter: Prof. Buddhima Indraratna. Topic: “Application of Geo-inclusions for Sustainable Rail Infrastructure under Increased Axle Loads and Higher Speeds.”
* Keynote lecture #3. Presenter: Prof. Mario Manassero. Topic: “Modern Design Approach for Landfill Liners. “
* Keynote lecture #4. Presenter: Prof. Charles Shackelford. Topic: “Sustaining Chemical Containment with Enhanced Bentonite-Based Barriers.”
https://geomeast.org/UploadingData/Files/CD_E_14_09_18_01_09_28_813.pdf

GNA Now Read by over 70,000 Geosynthetic Practioners Globally per Week (New Record)
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IGS North America 2019 Elections – Call for Nominations
https://www.igs-na.org/author/igs-na/
Please contact the Chairman of the IGS-NA Nomination Committee and Past-President John Henderson ([email protected])

Asian Geosynthetics Association (AGA) Membership Exceeds 300 Members Throughout China
https://www.asiangeosynthetics.org/
To join visit AGA website or contact: [email protected]

BAM Presentation – The “Zero leakage” Approach and German Regulations for Geosynthetics Used in Landfill Liner and Capping Systems
https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-bam/frontdoor/index/index/docId/46031

GSI’s Koerner to Host Webinar on Geosynthetics in Erosion Control
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2018/09/25/gsis-koerner-to-host-webinar-on-geosynthetics-in-erosion-control-gma-members-get-discounted-rates/

Determination of Elastic Constants for Geosynthetics using In-air Biaxial Tension Tests [PDF]
https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14552

Solmax GSE Seeking Logistics Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/logistics-leader-at-gse-environmental-856512273

DIFFICULTIES Finding Suitable Clay are Holding up Second Stage Rehabilitation Works at Landfill site at Porepunkah (GCL Needed)
https://www.pressreader.com/australia/myrtleford-times/20180926/281560881717815

Influence of Geotextile Type on Strength and Failure Behavior of Geotextiles Reinforced Desert Sand
http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2053-1591/aae43d

Bali Landfill Fires Rages for Days – Geomembrane to be Installed
https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/bali-waste-dump-fire-rages-for-more-than-a-day-20180925-p505u8.html


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