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January 2016 Vol.4

GNA
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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.3

GNA
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Forensic Investigation of Landfill Slope Failure and Landfill Cover Failure (PDF)
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/45weXMmwIFtVH1r

Santos Coal Seam Gas Waste-water Pond Leaked During Commissioning
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/water-issues/santos-coal-seam-gas-wastewater-pond-leaked-briefly-during-commissioning-20160112-gm44n7.html

NSW EPA investigating Dam Wall Collapse at Warkworth Mine
http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/epamedia/EPAMedia16011501.htm

NSW Government releases final guidelines for the economic assessment of mining and coal seam gas proposals
http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/en/Policy-and-Legislation/Mining-and-Resources/Integrated-Mining-Policy

Los Angeles removing HDPE Shade Balls from Some Reservoirs (replacing with CSPE covers)
http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20160115/NEWS/160119829/los-angeles-removing-shade-balls-from-some-reservoirs

Effect of Geomembrane Colour and Cover Soil on Solar-driven Down-slope Bentonite Erosion from a GCL (New Paper)
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.15.00050

Transient Hydraulic Behavior of two GMBs–GCLs composite liners (New Paper)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114415000965

Analysis of Geomembrane Whale due to Liquid Flow through Composite Liner (New Paper)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114415001570

2015 Recap – May in Nicaragua / Tailings Management / Geosynthetic Liners
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2015-recap-may-nicaragua-tailings-management-liners-bruno-herlin

PJ Ramsay Consultants seeking Engineer / Waste Services Geotechnical Inspection/CQA for Geosynthetic Projects (Melbourne)
http://www.pjra.com.au/careers

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

Failure Mechanism for Geosynthetic Reinforced Slopes Subjected to Pore-Water Pressure (New Paper)
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000604

Environmental Geotechnics Challenges in Australia (New Paper)
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/full/10.1680/envgeo.13.00108

MSE Wall Geogrid Tensile Strength at High Temperature Sites (New Paper)
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/full/10.1680/envgeo.13.00073

Characterisation of bentonite polymer for bottom liner use (New Paper)
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/full/10.1680/envgeo.13.00095

New Geomembrane Liner Welder in WA
http://www.polyfuse.com.au/

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

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January 2016 Vol.2

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

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

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June 2015 Vol.7

GNA
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1. Raven Promotes its new Reinforced Geomembranes for Landfill Covers / Caps 
http://ravenefd.com/applications/geo-liners-and-covers/landfill-covers-caps/

2. Seaman Corporation Manufacturers of XR-5 Liners Launches New Website
http://www.seamancorp.com/news/seaman-corporation-launches-new-website

3. Seeking Project Manager – Civil & Geosynthetics (Melbourne)
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28896539

4. ExcelPlas Labs able to conduct Condition Monitoring (CM) of Geomembrane Liner and Covers
A multi criteria analysis program uses residual stabiliser levels & residual mechanical property data to a provide a condition assessment of in situ liners/covers
http://www.excelplas.com

5. Construction of a 280m Geosynthetic Sand Container (GSC) revetment for Quinns Beach erosion works – City of Wanneroo
http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/info/20041/environment/211/quinns_beach_erosion_works

6. Tariff Concession Orders Granted for Non woven Polypropylene Geotextiles
Local manufacturers of substitutable goods may request the revocation of the Tariff Concession Order
http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/GAZETTE15-23Dated17June2015.pdf

7. Predicting Settlement and Stability of Geomembrane Lined Wet Coal Ash Impoundments using Dilatometer Tests
http://www.marchetti-dmt.it/conference/dmt15/papers%20DMT%202015%20(pdf)/102.pdf

8. Geotech Systems Ltd an established principal supplier of Geosynthetic materials seeking Operations Engineer
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28882669

9. Leachate Percolation through Failed Geomembrane of a Geo-Composite Soil Barrier (New Publication)
http://pubs.sciepub.com/wjee/3/2/4/

10. Tender No – Ten02/15 – Rehabilitation of Angus Place Rural Landfill (NSW)
http://www2.tenderlink.com/tender-search.php?category=2661×624

11. Landfill Liner in the Active Disposal Area may be Leaking – Contamination detected its water monitoring wells
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/keystone-landfill-may-have-solved-leachate-mystery-1.1898671

12. Waste Site Water Worries for Allawuna Farm Landfill by Waste Giant SITA Australia
http://www.communitynews.com.au/news/Waste-site-water-worries/7671682

13. Download the preliminary list of papers – Tailings and Mining Waste 2015 – to be held in Sydney, 27-28 July
http://www.tailingsandminewaste2015.ausimm.com.au/Media/tailings2015/docs/tailingsandminewaste2015_preliminary_list_of_papers_20150617.pdf

14. Plastika Kritis Update Their HDPE Geomembrane Specifications
http://www.polykem.gr/uploads/pdf/YGROMONOSI/MEBRANES%20HDPE/PDS%20HDPE.PDF

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June 2015 Vol.6

GNA
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1. BHP says Olympic Dam Expansion is ‘Game On’
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/bhp-says-olympic-dam-expansion-is-game-on/story-e6frg9df-1227393713719

2. Worley Parsons sheds more than 2,000 jobs amid slumping commodity prices (source: ABC News Australia)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-04/worley-parsons-casualty-to-slumping-commodities/6443180

3. New Product News – Agru HDPE Drain Liner™ – An Integrated Drainage Product &  Liner
Both a liner and a drainage layer in the one product; Perfect as a secondary liner and has decided advantages over conventional genets. It is installed in one layer as an integral drain with the primary or secondary liner, dramatically reducing installation time, reducing material and installation costs, lowering CQA cost, and delivering better consistency and bi-directional flow.
http://agruamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/InfoSheet-DrainLiner-Agru.pdf

4. Solmax reports that its new HLR HDPE geomembranes retain 90% of their antioxidants after 90 days of full immersion at 80°C
http://geosynthetica.net.br/wp-content/uploads/Solmax_HLR-SERIES_Hot-Liquid-Rated-Geomembranes.pdf

5. Willcen Australia Promotes its AKS HDPE Geomembrane Liner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tKUp6R6JVg

6. Seaman Corp.: Coated Fabrics Leader and Producers of XR5 geomembrane – An interview with Richard Seaman
http://www.textileworld.com/Issues/2015/March_April/Executive_Forum/Seaman_Corp.-Coated_Fabrics_Leader

7. Use of Geotextiles in Land Reclamation by Chris Lawson, TenCate Geosynthetics (Free Download)
http://www.ags-hk.org/notes/19/2015_HK_AGS_Presentation.pdf

8.TenCate Expert Bios – Meet the Experts
http://www.tencate.com/amer/Images/TenCate%20Mirafi%20Bios%20FINAL_tcm29-37665.pdf

9. GRI to Host New Webinar on Geosynthetics in Erosion Control
http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org/gsi17description.pdf

10. WA Contact list for Engineering Consultants (Declassified)
http://pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/0/2012058%20to%202012063_Panel%20Member%20Contact%20Details.pdf

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http://geosyntheticnews.com.au

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