GCL: Geo Clay Liners

 

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  Features
   
  • Increased Containment Volume
  • Replaces 3ft of Compacted Clay Liner for Composite Liner Systems
   
  • Greater Installation Speed
  • Durability and Ease of Maintenance
   
  • Minimum Air Space Requirements
  • Cost Effective Solution

 

Uses
 
  • Composite Linings
  • Surface Impoundments / with Composite Lining Systems


GCLs are a great secondary or supportive layer used in conjunction with the right geomembrane. The use of GCLs and the proper liner can be your solution to sub grade and leak protection issues.

Composite Linings: Geo Clay Liners can completely or partially replace thick, multi lift compacted clay layers in composite landfill liners and caps due to the efficiency of the high swelling natural sodium bentonite clay.

Design Notes

Clay Liners are available under the product name Bentomat® CLT (manufactured by CETCO.)

The Bentomat® needlepunching process consistently reinforces the bentonite layer with thousands of high tenacity fibers that resist and transfer the shearing stresses into the encapsulating geotextiles.

The uniform confinement provided by the fibers from this process resist lateral migration of the bentonite clay within the Bentomat® - in either a dry or hydrated state.

The needlepunched fibers are more durable over a wider range of installation conditions and greatly reduce the adverse effects of premature hydration during installation.

Disclaimer: These guidelines are for informational purposes only and are intended as illustration or general information only and are not intended as a guarantee or warranty. Colorado Lining International assumes no responsibilities in connection with the use of this information.