September 2018 Vol. 4

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Leister Launches Digital Quality System App that Automatically Records the Welding Parameters incl. GPS location with Every Weld (Breaking News)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAiYquwpb7w

Steel-Reinforced Geosynthetic Drainage for Landfil Applications (New Technology)
http://www.geotrstgroup.com/news/steel-reinforced-geosynthetic-17430909.html

11ICG_Oral Presentation List (As of 09.09.2018) – 11ICG 2018 (Declassified)
http://www.11icg-seoul.org/data/11ICG_oral_session_list.pdf

Giant ‘Whale’ in HDPE Geomembrane Threatens Liner Integrity
https://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/11bk1QMByOAYQh0

Erin Brockovich Arrives in Australia Amid Laverton PFAS Contamination Concerns
https://www.willyandhobby.com.au/news/law-order/erin-brockovich-arrives-amid-laverton-pfas-contamination-concerns/

Council working with Defence after PFAS detected at NSW Sewage Treatment Plant
https://www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/city-of-wagga-wagga/council/news-and-updates/media-releases/2018/august-2018/council-working-with-defence-after-pfas-detected-at-forest-hill-sewerage-treatment-plant

Testing Barrier Geomembranes to Reduce PFAS Migration and Mitigate the Environmental Exposure Risks
http://www.excelplas.com/

Contaminated Land Screening Report User Guide
https://www.infotrack.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Contaminated-Land-Screening-Report-User-Guide-7-August.pdf

Layfield Publish Chemical Resistance Charts for their Geomembranes
https://www.layfieldgroup.com/Geosynthetics/Tech-Notes/Chem-Resistance-Charts.aspx

Geosynthetic Reinforced Steep Vegetated Slope 60 m Height for Landslide Stabilization (HUESKER CASE STUDY)
https://www.huesker.co.uk/knowledge/publications/scientific-reviewed-papers.html?detailID=304&cHash=99be4edd25d7831dc5bb386735954f26

Belgium Geotextile Company Heads for South Korea for ICG2018 in Seoul
http://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/2018/09/beaulieu-international-group-showcases-geotextile-solutions-at-icg-2018-in-seoul/

Geotextile Laid At Moree River to Prevent Erosion
https://www.moreechampion.com.au/story/5598184/laying-of-sand-at-mehi-beach-underway-photos-videos/

Geotextile Structures for Beach Protection in Israel [PDF]
http://www.mccp.co.il/productImages2/217/2018/08/13/image1534158850.pdf

Using Geo-tubes to Eliminate Sewer Surcharges with Full Nutrient Reduction
https://bishopwater.ca/nutrient-reduction-dual-system/

TenCate’s New Nonwoven Geotextile Line is Now Operational
TenCate claims ‘Most advanced geosynthetic nonwoven production line in the world’
https://www.tencategeo.us/en-us/company/digital-newsroom/latest-news/2018/8/27/Here-We-Grow-Again!

Malaysia Seeking Experienced Contractors/vendors for Coastal Protection (Geotube) Installation Works
http://www.bnm.gov.my/index.php?ch=en_tender&pg=en_tender_rfp&ac=5523&lang=bm

Reduction of Subgrade Fines Migration into Subbase of Flexible Pavement Using Geotextile
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114418300190

Influence of Anchorage Angles on Pull-out Resistance of Geotextile Wrap Around Anchorage
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.18.00022

Road Ramps Reinforced with Geosynthetics in Substitution of a Traditional Design Solution (HUESKER CASE STUDY)
https://www.huesker.co.uk/knowledge/publications/scientific-reviewed-papers.html?detailID=305&cHash=ac6f39c21adb23fe3b78cbaede48299f

Improving the Sustainability of PVC Geomembranes
http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/8/2/28/pdf


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