Working on an ethylene interpolymer alloy (EIA) specification

August 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: I have an upcoming project that will use ethylene interpolymer alloy (EIA). Is the Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) working on a specification for this material?
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What is the CSI code for geosynthetics?

August 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: What is the CSI code for geosynthetics?
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Do you have experience with T seams?

August 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: I have a question about T-intersections where three panels of geomembrane meet. In my experience these intersections have all needed to be repaired with a patch. However, a recent project fusion welded straight through these intersections. Air channel testing was completed on the first seam prior…
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Liner materials that can perform in the toughest applications

August 1, 2022  |  Q&A: GMA Techline

Q: I am working on a 60 mil (1.5 mm) high-density polyethylene (HDPE) that will receive septage leachate. The pH will be below 5 and probably lower. I am looking for technical literature on liner performance at pH levels possibly as low as 2. Thank you for your assistance.
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Impregnation as it relates to seaming geosynthetic clay liners

August 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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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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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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