GCL

 

I. Properties

The CBW GCLs are high performance needle punched

environmental reinforced composites consisting of a layer of

Volclay sodium bentonite between two geotextiles and

laminated to a textured HDPE geomembrane. The addition of the

geomembrane to the GCL results in a strong mechanical bond

between the fabrics which increases the hydraulic resistance, and

the textured surface increases the interface friction between the

GCL and adjacent substrate.

These characteristics make this GCL ideal for more demanding

landfill covers and liquid containment applications involving

steep slopes.

 

II. Applications:

  • landfill/landfill caps
  • hazardous waste containments
  • liquid waste containments
  • secondary containments
  • Aquaculture Ponds
  • Canals
  • Potable Water Containments
  •  Water Reservoirs
  • Mining
  • Tunnel Lining
  • Storage Tanks

III. Technical specification

Properties

Test method

Requirement

1

swell index

ASTM D5890

23ml/2g

2

fluid loss

ASTM D5891

15ml

3

determining average bonding peel strength between the top and bottom layers

ASTM D6496

550N

4

evaluation of hydraulic properties

ASTM D6766

5×10-10m/sec

5

Sodium bentonite particles
(#10-40 sieve)

ASTM D421

80

DimensionsWidth5mHeight30mThickness5mm