June 2016 Vol.4

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ASX Announcement – First Graphene Technology Investment for Geosynthetics
http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20160602/pdf/437nmq4981h7fs.pdf

Fire attributed to Static Discharge of an Exposed Geomembrane cover (EGMC) used as Long-term Intermediate Cover
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2016/06/01/three-of-the-most-difficult-questions/

Coal Company Triggers Investment in Graphene Developers for Geosynthetics
http://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/companies/news/69018/pacific-american-coal-ltd-triggers-investment-in-graphene-coatings-developer-69018.html

Benalla Landfill Cell Construction Still Not Open – well over budget and over time
http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/benalla/landfill-still-closed-1.110529

Opponents of Huge Alabama landfill fight company’s $30m defamation suit
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jun/02/uniontown-alabama-landfill-defamation-suit-green-group

Full-Scale Accelerated Load Testing of Geosynthetics Reinforced/Stabilized Paved Roads (New Paper)
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shadi_Hanandeh/publication/301200578_Full-Scale_Accelerated_Load_Testing_of_Geosynthetics_ReinforcedStabilized_Paved_Roads_built_over_Native_Soft_Subgrade/links/5710ed3b08ae4ef74524a694.pdf

Geosynthetic Research on Reinforced Piled Embankments
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sjm_Eekelen/publication/303248756_Research_on_Basal_Reinforced_Piled_Embankment_Arching_and_Load-Deflection_Behaviour/links/5739f13f08ae9ace840dba3e.pdf

Geomembrane Manufacturer Increases Capacity at Multiple Facilities
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/brawler-increases-fabrication-capacity-at-multiple-facilities-2130448.htm

Geosynthetics to the Rescue
http://www.tencate.com/txtures/031-summer-2016/geosynthetics-to-the-rescue.aspx

PT Tetrasa Geosinindo – A Market Leader for Geosynthetics in Indonesia
http://www.geosinindo.co.id/id

Short Course on Geosynthetic Applications in Infrastructure Development
http://www.iitgn.ac.in/geosynthetics2016/

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