August 2017 Vol. 9

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Solmax International Seeking Marketing Manager for Asia Pacific Operation (Jobs)
https://www.jobstreet.com.my/en/job/marketing-manager-3385752

Lite Earth Applies for New Patent for Impermeable Geomembrane, and Capping System (New Patents)
https://www.google.com/patents/US20170232487

Fred Gassner Publishes Paper on Development and management of Geomembrane Liner Hippos (Just Published)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026611441730105X

New Article – Numerical Simulation of geomembrane wrinkle formation (Just Published)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114417300973

Geofabrics Seeking Laboratory Technician for QLD Role (Jobs)
https://www.seek.com.au/job/34261619

Behaviour Of A Geosynthetic Reinforced Steep Slope Constructed With Cohesive Backfill Under Earthquake Loading  (Just Published)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026611441730105X

Recent advances in geosynthetic-reinforced retaining walls for highway applications  (Just Published)
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11709-017-0424-8

The Friction Coefficient of Cohesive Soils and Geotextile: An Approach Based on the Direct Shear Test Data   (Just Published)
http://jurnal2.webuir.com/index.php/JS/article/view/844

A Mechanistic-Empirical Approach to Quantify the Influence of Geogrid on the Performance of Flexible Pavement Structures (Just Published)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214391217300570

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Load Carrying Capacity of Ring Footing on Sand Reinforced with Geonet [PDF] 
http://www.ijemr.net/DOC/Experimental-And-Numerical-Analysis-Of-Load-Carrying-Capacity-Of-Ring-Footing-On-Sand-Reinforced-With-Geonet.PDF

Sorption behaviour of heavy metals in sand-bentonite-coal ash mixes for use as a liner material in landfills
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19386362.2017.1363346

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings (Lab News)
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a National Accredited Testing Laboratory our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

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