January 2016 Vol.4

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Aquamate Tank Liners from Layfield for Integrated Water Supply (Case Study) [PDF]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/XanJgwK591i36tY

AGL Conduct HDPE Liner Inspections after Tear in HDPE Liner Reported to EPA
http://yoursayagl.com.au/welcome-to-agls-online-community/news_feed/update-on-dam-liner-inspections-on-agls-tiedmans-property

Second Incident of Mine Dam Wall Collapse in Hunter
http://mininglink.com.au/story/second-incident-of-mine-dam-wall-collapse-in-nsw

Bund Wall Partially Collapses at Rio Tinto’s Mount Thorley Warkworth Mine on January 6, releasing Millions of Sediment Laden Water
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3667297/second-dam-wall-fails/

Large institutional investor with $3.5B Revenue Buys Stake in US Geomembrane Liner Company – Raven Industries
http://www.octafinance.com/price-t-rowe-associates-inc-just-bought-raven-industries-inc-stake/

New Wind Defending Geomembrane Resists Wind Uplift
http://wind-defender.com/how-it-works/

Heavy-Duty Ground Anchors for Geosynthetics – Case Study [PDF]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/7j4XbvTgXXJWyKI

Massive Exhibitor Line Up for Florida GeAmercias Conference
https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/122547/directory/

Failure Mechanism for Geosynthetic Reinforced Slopes (full article) [PDF]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/j9pOpDpHkf9Nvl2

Geotechnical Challenges and Opportunities in Australia (full paper) [PDF]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/xP6QrjBpUofzAsb

GNA Launches Sister Publication for Wastewater Industry
http://www.wastewaternews.com.au/

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January 2016 Vol.2

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Mother of Geomembrane Rubber Weir Failure Victim Sues for Negligence
http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/mother-of-weir-victim-sues-for-negligence/2895866/

Landfill Slope Failure Due to High Water Levels – Case Study [PDF]
http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/1/126/pdf

Launceston City Council has Applied to Develop a New $3.1 Million Landfill Cell
http://www.examiner.com.au/story/3655381/new-landfill-cell-needed/

Bio-digester Using Geomembranes supplies energy to 3000 Farms
http://phys.org/news/2016-01-bio-digester-energy-farms.html

Eco Line Solutions seeking Geomembrane Handler for Sydney Project
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-telehandler/k0

Specialized geotextile expected to extend the lifespan of canal by about 50 years at a project cost is $10 million
https://www.bchydro.com/news/press_centre/news_releases/2014/bc-hydro-at-work–crews-lower-the

TenCate says its Specialized Geotextile Product will Lead to Cheaper, More Durable Roads
http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2015/12/24/

New Software Geosynthetic Design Software Released by Naue
http://www.naue.com/en/secuslope

Study of Geo-Grid Reinforcement on Soil (New Paper)
http://paper.researchbib.com/view/paper/62086

Ten Cate shows New Geosynthetics for Marine Structures
http://www.tencate.com/emea/water-and-environment/default.aspx

Geosynthetic Options for Canal Liners
http://ocw.usu.edu/Biological_and_Irrigation_Engineering/Irrigation___Conveyance_Control_Systems/

Alberta Government Publishes approved List of Geosynthetics – January 5, 2016
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType253/Production/Geosynthetics.pdf

Schwartz Kristoffel Publish Geomembrane Selection Matrix
http://schwartzkristoffel.com/products/geosynthetics-and-geomembranes/

Naue updates Design Software Secuslope for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Applications
http://www.georesources.net/index.php/global-news/naue-updates-design-software-secuslope

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EXCELPLAS WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS A BIG 2016

This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Geomembrane Testing Labs.

Geosynthetic News Australia (GNA) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Geomembranes and other Geosynthetics;

GNA is now sent to over 4500 Geosynthetic Industry Members every week.

Any news or subscription requests should be sent to [email protected]

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ExcelPlas is not responsible for, and disclaims any and all liability for the content of comments written by contributors to this newsletter.

December 2015 Vol.5

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Flexible Modules for Solar Power Generation on Exposed Geomembrane Landfill Covers
http://www.altenergymag.com/news/2015/12/14/miasolé-flex-02-modules-ideal-for-geo-membrane-solar-landfill-covers/22345/

QGC Publish Brine and Salt Management Geomembrane Containment Solutions [PDF]
http://www.qgc.com.au/media/322043/qgc_stage_3_wmmp_dec_13_15.0.pdf

Agru America joins GMA’s Executive Council
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2015/12/14/agru-america-joins-gmas-executive-council/

Wollondilly Shire Council contracts GHD for Warragamba Landfil Rehabilitation with a Geotextile Sealing Layer
http://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/resident-services/waste/waste-management-centres/warragamba-landfill-rehabilitation/

Western Suburbs Residents Lash Out at Western Landfill plan at Ravenhall
http://www.3aw.com.au/news/western-suburbs-residents-lash-out-at-western-landfill-plan-at-ravenhall-20151214-gln8l3.html

Season’s Greetings from Geofabrics – Christmas Closure Dates
http://www.geofabrics.com.au/news-and-views/2015/12/84-seasons-greetings-from-geofabrics-christmas-operating-dates

ExcelPlas Preparing a Compendium of Case Studies and Photo Atlas on Geomembrane Failure
Send your photos or case studies of geomembrane liner failure to [email protected]

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EXCELPLAS WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS A SAFE AND HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON

This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Geomembrane Testing Labs.

Geosynthetic News Australia (GNA) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Geomembranes and other Geosynthetics;

GNA is now sent to over 4500 Geosynthetic Industry Members every week.

Any news or subscription requests should be sent to [email protected]

Comments or opinions expressed in GNA are those of the respective contributors or source providers only.

The views expressed on this newsletter do not necessarily represent the views of ExcelPlas, its management or employees.

ExcelPlas is not responsible for, and disclaims any and all liability for the content of comments written by contributors to this newsletter.