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Useful Links
Here is a list of useful links related to geotextiles.
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Coastal and river
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DEFRA flood and Coastal research programme
Welcome to the Environment Agencys Electronic Library of Flood and Coastal Defence R&D Outputs. This library has been set up with Defra as an interim measure. Later in 2003, the Agency and Defra will create new web-based libraries covering (a) the Agencys full R&D programme, and (b) the Joint Defra / Agency Flood & Coastal Defence R&D Programme.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/science/project_data/DocumentLibrary/FD2002/FD2002%20CSG15.doc
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DEFRA - Integrated Coastal Zone Management
DEFRA site - Integrated Coastal Zone management (ICZM) is a process that brings together all those involved in the development, management and use of the coast within a framework that facilitates the integration of their interests and responsibilities. The objective is to establish sustainable levels of economic and social activity in our coastal areas while protecting the coastal environment. ICZM is central to the ecosystem-based approach outlined in Safeguarding Our Seas.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/water/marine/uk/iczm/index.htm
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General
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New Civil Engineer
http://www.nce.co.uk
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Street maps of the UK
A very useful site which helps you find any location in the UK by postcode. Maps reach 1:10000 scale showing street names.
http://www.multimap.co.uk
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Manchester Airport timetables
Travelling to GEOfabrics by plane? Look up the flight times and arrival/departure terminals.
http://www.manairport.co.uk
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UK Institution of Civil Engineers
UK Institution of Civil Engineers
http://www.ice.org.uk
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Thomas Telford Ltd
Publishing arm of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
http://www.t-telford.co.uk
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Portable sewing machine for on-site jointing geotextiles & closing geotextile bags
The Union Special 2200A is a two-thread, 220/240v, 50/60Hz handheld device available in the UK from Eastman Staples, Huddersfield - www.eastman.co.uk
http://www.unionspecial.de
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Leeds Bradford Airport
Travelling to GEOfabrics by plane? Check flight times.
http://www.lbia.co.uk
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Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA)
With more than 500 corporate members CIRIA (Construction Industry Research and Information Association) is the independent voice of construction and environment in the UK. Working hand in hand with the government, key trade bodies and the Industry's leading organisations. CIRIA's mission is to improve the performance of all those involved in construction and environment.Both Mr Bob Warwick and Mr David Shercliff have sat on committees for CIRIA in the past.
http://www.ciria.org.uk
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UK railway timetables
travelling to GEOfabrics by rail? Look up your rail times and stations. The nearest station to our plant and offices is Dewsbury Station or Wakefield Station.
http://www.thetrainline.com
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Business to business web site
Business to business web site for the construction industry
http://www.constructionlinks.co.uk
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Geosynthetics
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International Geosynthetics Society
International Geosynthetics Society. Published papers, events, corporate sponsors (such as GEOfabrics Ltd)
http://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/
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Playrite Ltd Sports Surfaces.
Playrite is a sister company to GEOfabrics Limited. It manufactures high-quality playing surfaces for all types of indoor and outdoor sports.
http://www.play-rite.co.uk
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Independent geosynthetics testing laboratory
Independent geosynthetics testing laboratory. Fast turn round of tests to EN and ASTM standards.
http://www.geotrac-rapide.com
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North American Geosynthetics Society
North American Geosynthetics Society
http://www.nagsigs.org
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Geosynthetics forum
Geosynthetics forum for shared information on innovative applications and new products
http://www.geosynthetica.net
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The UK geotechnical community on line
The UK geotechnical community on line
http://www.geopages.uk
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Heckmondwike Fibre Bonded Carpets.
Heckmondwike Fibre Bonded Carpets, a sister company to GEOfabrics Limited, is a leading industrial carpet manufacturer based in West Yorkshire.
http://www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk
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International Geosynthetics Society UK Chapter
GEOfabrics Ltd are proud to be Corporate Sponsors of the IGS UK Chapter. The site has useful information on local meetings of the IGS and lists of technical documents on the use geosynthetics in many applications ....and much more! Maybe YOU should become a member!
http://www.igsukchapter.org/
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Latest news on the non wovens industry
Latest news on the non wovens industry
http://www.nonwovens-industry.com
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Geosynthetics Research Institute (GRI)
GRI is a US research institute at Drexel University dedicated to testing and research on new applications for geosynthetics of all types. This site contains definitions of the tests and types of geosynthetics available along with an opportunity to receive technical published papers. Robert Koerner PE PhD is Director of GRI
http://www.drexel.edu/gri/
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Technical Textiles
Technical Textiles
http://www.technical-textiles.net
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Paragon Carpets
Paragon Carpets, a sister company to GEOfabrics Limited, manufacture high-quality carpet tiles.
http://www.pbyh.co.uk
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Landfill and contaminated land
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Leister Hot Air Guns
It is easy to joint two needle punched staple fibre GEOfabrics sheets together using a hot air gun. These are available from Leister. The most economic gun at present is the TRIAC S 110v hot air tool. A flattened welding nozzle to fit between sheets and a roller to press them together are useful additions.
http://www.leister.com/english/leister_english.html
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Waste strategy
Contains latest UK government information on landfill engineering
http://www.defra.gov.uk
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Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
This website provides an introduction to sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) and updates on current good practice in their use.
http://www.ciria.org/suds/index.html
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Institution of Solid Waste Association
Institution of Solid Waste Association
http://www.iswa.org
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UK Institution of Waste Management
UK Institution of Waste Management
http://www.iwm.co.uk
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The Environment Agency
The UK Environment Agency site which contains all relevant regulatory documents for landfill and contaminated land management
http://www.environment-agency.co.uk
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Railways
