November 2015 Vol.7

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Geotextile Bags Protecting Surf Beaches
http://www.surfermag.com/features/montauk-fighting-to-save-dunes/#VDAozKkt49WMdUz3.97

New Lightweight PP Fibre Innovation for Geotextiles
http://www.innovationintextiles.com/sports-outdoor/beaulieu-fibres-international-to-exhibit-its-fibre-technologies-at-itma-2015/

Geotextiles Enable Designer Reefs
http://stabmag.com/designer-reefs-are-surfings-happy-future/

Canal Wall Failure – A Growing Concern
Early forms of geotextile fabric had a limited lifespan particularly in the marine environment. In many cases, the fabric has deteriorated and is now letting soil through
http://boatgoldcoast.com.au/canal-wall-failure-a-growing-concern/

Geotextiles to be Used in Uranium Heap Leach Design
http://www.bannermanresources.com.au/wp-content/sharelink/20151111-outstanding-dfs-optimisation-study-results-75638475899885111.pdf

Award for Geotextile Tube Construction of the Longest Sea-crossing Bridge in Vietnam
http://geosynthetics.ifai.com/projects/geotextile-tube-application-for-the-construction-of-the-longest-sea-crossing-bridge-in-vietnam/

Geotextile Encased Columns Webinar Announced
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-ringtrac-webinar-training-december-9-tickets-19078349858

Geofabrics seeking Geosynthetic Supply Chain Analyst for Brisbane Role
http://www.seek.com.au/job/29842313

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