September 2017 Vol. 4

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Turning Dumb Products into Smart Geosynthetics
Brendan Swifte, Geofabrics’ Managing Director, contemplates the future using the power of graphene to create smart products in his article: Turning Dumb Products into Smart Geosynthetics.
https://www.geofabrics.co/news/turning-dumb-products-into-smart-geosynthetics

Geomembrane Leak Detection Made Easy
The world’s first conductive geotextile to use graphene, bidim C Range provides reliable leak detection of geomembrane liner pin holes down to 1 mm in diameter without the use of water or a wet subgrade.
https://www.geofabrics.co/products/bidim-c-range

Understanding the Membrane Protection Efficiency of Cushion Geotextiles in Landfill
Not all geotextiles are created equal when it comes to cushioning performance and it is important to consider this when specifying these products.
https://www.geofabrics.co/news/understanding-the-membrane-protection-efficiency-of-cushion-geotextiles-in-landfill

HDPE Lined Landfill Shows Nature’s Resilience
http://www.businessinsider.com/r-staten-island-landfill-turned-park-shows-natures-resilience-2017-8/?r=AU&IR=T

New Durable Geotextile Fabric Artificial Reef Installation Begun on Gold Coast Queensland  (Breaking News)
A $2 million upgrade of the Narrowneck artificial reef has begun which will improve surf
http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/beaches-and-fishing/a-2-million-upgrade-of-the-narrowneck-artificial-reef-has-begun-which-will-improve-surf/news-story/994da8cee903ab001a6357d028d03b5b

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING COURSE ON “GEOSYNTHETICS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS 
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/international-training-course-on-geosynthetics-and-their-applications-in-road-construction-and-tickets-37643160707

Kaytech EnviroFix Fixes Thintwa Attenuation Dam
https://constructionreviewonline.com/2017/09/kaytech-envirofix-fixes-thintwa-attenuation-dam/

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings (Lab News)
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 National 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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