May 2018 Vol. 5

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Presto Geocell Soil Confinement System Repairs Eroded Dikes Protecting LNG Storage Tanks
https://boereport.com/2018/05/09/3d-soil-confinement-system-repairs-eroded-dikes-protecting-lng-storage-tanks-2/

Limit State Design Framework for Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures
http://www.geoprograms.com/downloads/DesignFrameworkManuscript.pdf

US DOT Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Design (Declassified)
http://www.geoprograms.com/downloads/FHWA-HIF-17-004.pdf

Evaluation of Characteristics Strength of Soil by Using Geogrids
https://www.irjet.net/archives/V5/i4/IRJET-V5I41095.pdf

SOTRAFA to Present their Alvatech™ Geomembranes at the IFAT exhibition, Munich
http://sotrafa.com/en/sotrafa-will-be-present-at-next-ifat-exhibition-munich/

Australian Lining Company Seeking Geomembrane Project Estimator and Administrator
https://www.seek.com.au/job/36175801

Bespoke Specialist Liquid Containment Lining Installer Seeking Geomembrane Site Technician
https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/geo-membrane-site-technician-at-hales-group-ltd-685826940

Southern Geosynthetics Supplies Seeking Technical Sales Representative for Melbourne Role
https://www.seek.com.au/job/36186959

Seeking Senior Technician with Geomembrane Experience
https://www.seek.com.au/job/36194036

New Player in Geomembrane Lining in WA & NSW
https://elixon7.com.au/services/

Enhanced Bentonites for Containment of Inorganic Waste Leachates by GCLs
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/jgein.18.00024

Incorporating a New TenCate Wicking Geotextile in Northern Highways to Mitigate Pavement Edge Cracking
http://www.tac-atc.ca/sites/default/files/conf_papers/bradleyah_-_incorporating_a_new_wicking_geotextile_in_northern_low_volume_highways_to_mitigate_pave.pdf

Geofabrics Publishes Rail Track – Geosynthetic Design Guide for Rail Maintenance Operations
https://www.geofabrics.co/sites/default/files/brochures/Geofabrics%20Rail%20Track%20Design%20Guide.pdf

Hydraulic Performance of Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) in Containment of Brine and Landfill Applications
https://qspace.library.queensu.ca/handle/1974/24140

Concrete Canvas Features on Innovation Nation Program (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eDKoXaJhPs

Use of Geotextile Bags for Slope Protection of a River 
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md_Enayet_Chowdhury/publication/…/links/5ae5eedb458515760ac137e0/Evaluation-of-the-River-Training-Work-of-Padma-River-through-a-Mathematical-Approach.pdf

Geotube Projects in Vietnam (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRxTCRAjp3Y

Layfield  Publish Geotube Brochure
https://www.layfieldgroup.com/Content_Files/Files/Brochures/Layfield-Geotube_Brochure.pdf?ext=.pdf

Barwon Coast had addressed this issue through erosion replenishment of the face of the sand dune and with protective geotextile sand bags along its base
https://freelocalnews.com.au/bellarinetimes/news/a-new-beach-access-ramp-for-ocean-grove-beach/

Huesker New Corporate Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeIp5vxNa6U


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