Method of evaluating the durability of geomembrane in landfill

J. Hironaka, T. Hirai, T. Shimaoka, H. Nakayama, T. Katsumi, S. Ueda, H. Kanou

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Abstract

Geomembranes are an important structure in landfill sealing systems, because they are hydraulically impervious and deterioration resistant. However, the durability evaluation of a geomembrane is mainly based on accelerated weatherability tests. Therefore, the Japan Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society investigated four types of geomembranes (PVC, HDPE, TPO, EPDM) at six locations in Japan with the objective of evaluating geomembrane durability. First, several geomembrane test samples were collected from each landfill. Then, the samples were evaluated by laboratory tensile tests. Based on the test results, the relationship between total solar radiation and geomembrane elongation is discussed. The results revealed that the geomembrane elongation ratio is linearly related to in-situ total solar radiation. Finally, a durability evaluation method of geomembrane is suggested based on the results of this research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics
Subtitle of host publicationAdvanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010
PublisherBrazilian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society
Pages851-854
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9788563456007
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010 - Guaruja, Brazil
Duration: May 23 2010May 27 2010

Publication series

Name9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010

Other

Other9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityGuaruja
Period5/23/105/27/10

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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