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The Advantages of Graphene-Enhanced Conductive Geotextiles in HDPE Liner Integrity Testing
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) liners are crucial components in a variety of containment applications, including landfills, mining...
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Sep 30, 20245 min read
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Observations and Lessons Learnt - Geomembranes in Operation
The presentation by Drew Crossley and Attila Marta from REE discusses observations and lessons learned from over 100 geosynthetic-lined...
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Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Stretching the Limits: The Hidden Costs of Strain Tolerance in HDPE Geomembranes
In the world of containment engineering, the strain tolerance of HDPE geomembranes has become a focal point of debate and evolving...
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Sep 5, 20245 min read
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Proposed Geomembrane Welding Standard Changes to GRI GM19 - Enhancing Durability for Environmental Protection
At the recent GeoANZ conference in Melbourne, Jonathan Shamrock from Tonkin & Taylor Ltd presented a compelling proposal to adjust the...
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Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Behaviour of Bituminous Geomembrane (BGM) Seams Exposed to Tensile Stress
In a recent presentation by Eric Blond of Eric Blond Consultant Inc., the critical differences between thermoplastic and bituminous...
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Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Reconsidering the Definition of 'Welding' in Bituminous Geomembrane (BGM) Joining Processes
Understanding the terminology in geosynthetics is of utmost importance as it forms the basis of accurate communication and application....
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Jun 11, 20242 min read
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GRI-GM13 Limitations for a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Liner Design in Western Australia - By Matt Golding of Geofabrics Australasia
Geofabrics spent six months working with a consultant on a liner design for a series of lifts to the upstream face of an existing...
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May 28, 20244 min read
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Summary of the Paper: Hydraulic and Geochemical Characteristics of a Geosynthetic Clay Liner Exhumed from an Exposed Composite Liner
Overview The paper investigates the performance and alterations of a Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) after 12 years of exposure in a...
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May 21, 20243 min read
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The Impact of Heat on Bituminous Geomembranes (BGM): Lessons from the Field
Bituminous geomembranes (BGMs) are widely used in various geosynthetic applications due to their durability and flexibility. However,...
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May 20, 20243 min read
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The Crucial Role of Stress Crack Resistance (SCR) in HDPE Geomembranes
The Crucial Role of Stress Crack Resistance in HDPE Geomembranes In the world of environmental containment, the integrity of...
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May 15, 20242 min read
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Why is performance testing of liners important in tailings containment?
In the mining industry, the importance of safely containing tailings—byproducts of mineral processing—is paramount. Tailings Storage...
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May 14, 20243 min read
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