October 2017 Vol. 6

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Geofabrics to Present Free Seminar on Engineered Geosynthetic Solutions for Coastal Protection (23 Nov 2017)
https://www.geofabrics.co/technical-resources/events/engineered-solutions-for-coastal-protection

Geofabrics Make Finalists for Australia Export Awards (Breaking News)
https://www.exportawards.gov.au/finalists/2017/vic/geofabrics-australasia-vic

New Patent – Geosynthetic Clay Liner With Electrically Conductive Properties (Breaking News)
https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2017177269

Graphene-Impregnated GCL Patent (PDF)
https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/docservicepdf_pct/id00000039784773/PAMPH/WO2017177269.pdf

Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) Publishes New GM19 Specification (Breaking News)
Seam Strength and Related Properties of Thermally Bonded Reinforced Polyolefin Geomembranes/Barriers
http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org/grispecs/gm19b.pdf

Tensar International wins Highway Industry Product of the Year award
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/10/20/tensar-international-wins-highway-industry-product-of-the-year-award-in-uk/

Hardfill Dams and Geomembrane Facings by Alberto Scuero, Carpi Tech BV
http://www.ancoldconference.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ANCOLD-Technical-Draft-program-as-at-20-9-17.pdf

Understanding the Critical Role of Geosynthetic Materials
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-the-critical-role-of-geosynthetic-materials-tickets-38790408155

Work Has Started to Expand Lake Mac Council’s Only Landfill Approved Landfill Cell Design and Liner System
https://www.lakemac.com.au/waste/awaba-management-facility/infrastructure

Tender – Maryborough Landfill Extension Stage 8A  – Closing Date 9 Nov 2017
https://www.lgtenderbox.com.au/tender/display/tender-details.do?id=6953&action=display-tender-details

New Patented Technology to Sonstruct Geosynthetic Wrap-face Vegetated (GWFV) Retaining Walls and Reinforced Soil Slopes
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/10/01/gwfv-walls-and-slopes/

New Geosynthetic Case Study from Propex Global on Reflectex™
http://propexglobal.com/Portals/0/Product%20PDFs/Geosynthetics/Case Studies (AKA Project Spotlights)/PPX_CS_Reflectex_Washington Road_PGS-1364E-001.pdf

Work on Foreshore includes installing a Geotextile Membrane and Replacing and Reinforcing Rock Armour
http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/15604131.Work_to_tackle_radiation_in_Dalgety_Bay_approved/

Polyfabrics seeking Experienced Sales Professional from the Geosynthetic Industry to Join Their Team 
https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/business-development-manager-at-polyfabrics-australasia-pty-ltd-423645617

Wests Road Landfill to Grow to 44 Metres Above Sea Level
http://www.starweekly.com.au/news/tip-mountain-set-to-expand/

Werribee Landfill Extension to Proceed
https://www.insidewaste.com.au/site/news/1052412/werribee-landfill-operation-extension-ahead

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory, our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

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