August 2018 Vol. 7

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Global Geosynthetics Industry News
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GNA Call for Proposals: GeoAfrica 2021
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/call-for-proposal-geoafrica-2021/

Laboratory Investigation of Shear Behavior of High-Density Polyethylene Geomembrane Interfaces  [PDF]
https://res.mdpi.com/polymers/polymers-10-00734/article_deploy/polymers-10-00734.pdf?filename=&attachment=1

An Experimental Study On Combination Of Geosynthetic Material With Sand For Evaluation Of Shear Strength Parameters
https://acadpubl.eu/hub/2018-119-14/articles/3/54.pdf

Owens Corning manufactures Reinforced Composite Geomembrane (RCG)
https://www.owenscorning.com/geosynthetics/products/rhino-mat

Fabric Solutions Seeking Flexible Plastics Welder for Geomembrane Fabrication
https://www.seek.com.au/job/36983402

Fibertex Geosynthetics Set to Help in Road Construction in Africa
http://www.gambetanews.com/fibertex-geosynthetic-set-to-help-in-road-construction-in-africa/

Effect of Liner Consolidation on Contaminant Transport Through a Landfill Bottom Liner System
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-97115-5_88

Reinforcement of Concrete Canvas with Aluminium Sheeting
https://www.iaeme.com/MasterAdmin/uploadfolder/IJARET_09_04_017/IJARET_09_04_017.pdf

Waterproofing a Multiple Arch Dam in a Cold Mountainous Environment with PVC Geocomposite Membrane
John Wilkes, P.E., President, and Bobby Blankinship, P.E., Engineer, Carpi USA, Inc
https://damsafety.org/basic-page/dam-safety-2018-agenda

Three-dimensional numerical analysis of individual geotextile-encased sand columns with surrounding loose sand
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266114418300761

Analyzing the Characteristics of Landfill Leachate on Expansive Soil and its Impact on Liner Materials Reinforced with Discrete Random Fibers
https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0218625X18502293?journalCode=srl

NZ Publishes List of Accredited Geo Professional
https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/0/data/future/strategic_planning/idc/files/accreditted_geo_professionals.pdf

NSW Government Publishes List of Geosynthetic and Geotechnical Tenderers (Declassified)
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/business-industry/partners-and-suppliers/tenders-contracts/disclose-tenders.pdf


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