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Impregnation as it relates to seaming geosynthetic clay liners

August 1st, 2022

FIGURE 1 A GCL with 20-inch (50 cm) edge bentonite impregnated. Photograph courtesy of NAUE 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 […]

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Impregnation of GCLs

April 1st, 2022

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? A: The edge impregnation of GCLs (1) is done in the field by an […]

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