November 2018 Vol. 3

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Tectramin Announces New Leak Detection Technology for Geomembranes
Tectramin’s main unique advantage is their patented technology, three times more efficient than existing overseas technologies, which makes it cheaper (lower fabrication and maintenance costs and minor calibration).
https://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/gT6zJMUTi7lt4RN/download

A Message from Laurie L. Honnigford re: Meeting of Associations at Geosynthetics 2019
https://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/8TE1K8GkpheIZtR/download

Update on Geosynthetics Conference 2019
https://geosyntheticsconference.com/

Culvert Rehabilitation with Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (GCCM)
https://www.wwdmag.com/how/culvert-rehab

‘The Importance of Using Fully-Formulated Resins for Quality HDPE Geomembrane Manufacture’ by Dr. John Scheirs
https://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/GGoRihbgNnqNOrl/download

Managing Urban Water Issues with Geosynthetics (A Review)
https://specialtyfabricsreview.com/2018/11/01/managing-urban-water-issues-with-geosynthetics/

Free Tour of Layfield Geomembranes (29th November 2018)
https://www.egbc.ca/Events/Events/2018/BN2NOV18

Atarfil Exhibiting at Waste Expo Guadalajara Mexico to be held 7th to 9th November 2018
https://www.atarfil.com/noticia/residuos-expo-3rd-edition/?lang=en

Carbon Footprint of Geomembrane Alvatech HDPE vs Traditional Waterproofing Barrier
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-01944-0_19

Rehabilitation of Canals with Watertight Geomembranes, in the Dry and Underwater
Totally innovative technology, SIBELONMAT®, which allows repairing canals underwater, without impacting on the operation using ROVs.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-01944-0_6

The Use of Geomembranes in Dams (A Review)
http://openlib.tugraz.at/download.php?id=5ad6f4c06d052&location=browse

Benefits of Using EPS Geofoam for Highway Construction
https://www.xrgeomembranes.com/blog/benefits-of-using-eps-geofoam-for-highway-construction

GMA/IGS-NA to Present Webinar on Geosynthetic-Stabilized Roads (4th December 2018)
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2018/11/02/gma-igs-na-to-present-webinar-on-geosynthetic-stabilized-roads/

Uniaxial GEOGRID Pullout Mechanism Characterization from Calcareous Sand Backfill  (New Research)
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-01944-0_20

Geogrid In Paved And Unpaved Road Systems: A Review Of Mechanisms And Design Methods
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohammadreza_Sharbaf3/publication/…/Geogrid-in-paved-and-unpaved-road-systems-A-review-of-mechanisms-and-design-mehods.pdf

Geogrid Stabilized Granular Layers – An Effective Solution for Tunnel Projects  (New Research)
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-01884-9_12

Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Reinforced Soil Slopes and Walls Constructed with Draining Geogrids: Recent UK Experience   (New Research)
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/P_Naughton/publication/…/Sustainable-and-environmentally-friendly-reinforced-soil-slopes-and-walls-constructed-with-draining-geogrids-recent-UK-experience.pdf

Analysis of Red Mud Slope Reinforced with Geogrid and Nailing (New Research)
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-02707-0_63

NSW Publishes List of Contaminated Sites that Require Lining and/or Remediation
https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/-/media/epa/corporate-site/resources/contaminated-land/notified-sites/publiclist.pdf

Geosynthetic Company Profile –  PT. Geoguard Geosynthetics Indonesia (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHnSjJw6B00


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