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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benlewis24
- Sep 5
- 5 min
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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benlewis24
- Jul 18
- 3 min
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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benlewis24
- Jul 18
- 2 min
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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benlewis24
- Jun 11
- 2 min
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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benlewis24
- May 28
- 4 min
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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benlewis24
- May 21
- 3 min
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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benlewis24
- May 20
- 3 min
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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benlewis24
- May 15
- 2 min
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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benlewis24
- May 14
- 3 min
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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