January 2016 Vol.5

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GEOTEXTILES SPECIAL EDITION JAN 2016

New Compact Dredger for Filling Geotextile Sand Bags and Geotubes
(Made in Melbourne)

https://goo.gl/photos/w4z16JKRooGMtZYW7

Geotextile Groyne Construction Begins at Far North Queensland Beach
http://douglas.qld.gov.au/newell-beach-groyne-and-sand-replenishment/

Appropriate Locations for Placement of Geotextile Bags (New Paper) [PDF]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/CdheDsdqB3WXECi

Deformation Behaviour of Geotextile Tubes (New Paper) [PDF]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/LX8Xlkn4BJIF7A3

Geofabrics come to the Rescue for Derailed Train Spill of 30,000 of Sulphuric Acid in QLD
http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/sulphuric-acid-derailed-train-bombed-lime/2886762/

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/acid-from-derailed-train-leaks-into-water-system-20151231-glxac5.html

Geotextile Material Washed Ashore in NZ (Breaking News)
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1601/S00330/geotextile-material-washed-ashore.htm

Large Piece of Geotextile Washes Up on NZ Beach (Breaking News)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11576972

Global Synthetics seeking Business Development Manager (Posted Today)
http://www.seek.com.au/job/30215936

New Technology for Desludging Wastewater Ponds with Geotextile Bags Using Mini-Dredgers and Floc Dosing
http://www.wastewaternews.com.au/blog/tag/geotextile-bags/

Free Geotextile Encased Column Webinar (February 18, 2016)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-ringtrac-webinar-training-february-18-tickets-20782929301

New Online Publication on Marina Dredging, Beach Renourishment, Beach Building and Marine Dredging News
http://www.marinanews.com.au/

Geosynthetics News Australia (GNA) Now Taking Corporate Advertizing (Special Rates/Wide Targeted Audience)
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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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GNA is now sent to over 4500 Geosynthetic Industry Members every week.

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January 2016 Vol.1

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Rubber Membrane Dam Failure Led to Death
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-08/leaks-cracks-in-rubber-dam-barrier-years-before-fatal-collapse/7011780

US Landfill Receives Violation Notice due to Cracks in Cover
http://www.progress-index.com/news/20160103/sussex-county-landfill-given-notice-of-violation-after-dec-3-inspection

New Solar Turf™ – Geomembrane Capping with Solar Cells
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2787681

Knight Piésold Innovating in the Mining Sector with Geosynthetics
http://www.miningglobal.com/operations/1786/Innovating-excellence-for-the-mining-sector

Multilayer Blown Film Equipment for Manufacturing Geomembranes
http://www.plasticsmachinerymagazine.com/technology/extrusion-film/multilayer-blown-film-methods-heat-up.html

Dredged Sand to be Beneficially Reused Through Construction of Sand Filled Geotextile Container Groynes
http://www.coastalconference.com/2015/papers2015/Isabelle%20Ghetti%20Full%20Paper.pdf

Vanishing Portsea Beach to be Restored
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/vanishing-portsea-beach-to-be-restored-20160103-glygku.html

Mini-Dredgers wins Melbourne Water Pond Silt Dewatering Contract Using Geotextile Tubes
https://youtu.be/qw2nNGEjcEo

Dredging of North Coast Waterways with Geotextile Tubes
http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/dredging-of-north-coast-waterways-to-be-over-by-ch/2873853/

Environmental Dredging Using Geotextile Tubes – Lessons Learned [PDF]
https://www.westerndredging.org/index.php/information/proceedings-presentations/category/18-session-2b-dredging-and-capping-projects?download=170:4-mastin-environmental-dredging-using-geotextile-tubes-lessons-learnedpdf

Free Training on Geocomposite Lining of Canals (Jan 27, 2016)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-canal3-webinar-training-january-27-tickets-19829511603

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]

Geosynthetics News Australia (GNA) Now Taking Corporate Advertizing (Special Rates/Wide Targeted Audience)
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EXCELPLAS WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS A GREAT 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]

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.