Geotextile grab test methods

June 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: I know the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) approves several grips (the requirement is they be “flat”) to perform ASTM D4632 and ASTM D5034. We use a hard, smooth rubber surface for the woven geotextile and a slightly serrated surface for the nonwoven geotextile. One of our c…
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Pipe penetrations through geomembranes

June 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: Is there a recommended detail that you can provide or point me toward for pipe penetrations through geomembrane single and double liners?
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Geotextile impact testing

June 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: We would like to carry out an impact test on geotextiles as described in Koerner (2012), Chapter 2.3.3 Mechanical Properties-Impact Test and Chapter 2.5.5 Impact (Tear) Resistance. I came across the Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) GS2 Test Method for Rupture Strength of Geosynthetics by Pen…
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Landfill trenches with geocomposites

June 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: I am wondering if you know of or can point me in the right direction in regard to determining viability of leachate disposal via spraying back onto the active face of a landfill. I have a landfill that has a few issues, and while, from a practical sense, we have had some success with this approac…
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Adding graphene to geosynthetics

June 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: I have some commercial application questions in the field of geosynthetics. We manufacture graphene powders in the most sustainable way, and it allows us to supply graphene to manufacturers much more economically. As you may have heard, graphene has wonderful material properties atomically to off…
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ASTM formed dimple board standard

June 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: Which American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) test would you recommend for tear evaluation of formed dimple board? I am aware of D1004, but can this test be performed on formed dimple board?
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Stacking GCL rolls

June 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: I have a question regarding the storage and handling of geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) rolls. The manufacturer allows stacking up to five GCL rolls. Is this okay?
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Welding HDPE geomembranes with biogas present

April 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: We are a Brazilian company specializing in biogas plants. We have built a big lagoon biodigester with a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembrane cover. Now the cover is leaking liquid contained in the lagoon: We are organizing the repair procedure, and we would like to first investigate state…
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NSF 61-certified HDPE geomembranes

April 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: Hi, we are looking for options for NSF 61-certified high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liners for installation in a potable water tank, 95th-percentile concentration of free chlorine in the tank is 1.2 ppm (1.2 mg/L). The current liner (60-mil [1.5-mm] textured HDPE, installed in 1999) is damaged a…
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Impregnation of GCLs

April 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: We are confused with the term “impregnation” as it relates to seaming geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs). There are two types of impregnations: (1) Edge impregnation, and (2) complete nonwoven (cap layer) impregnation of GCLs. How does a manufacturer do this?
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