Evaluation and remediation of a fire damaged geosynthetic liner system
A fire in a hazardous waste landfill damaged the liner system consisting of compacted clay, geomembranes, geonets, geotextiles, and granular soils. Following waste excavation, the visibly damaged liner system materials were removed and samples of each component were obtained from the perimeter of the visibly undamaged area. Geomembrane samples were tested for tensile characteristics and index properties; geonet samples were tested for grab tensile properties and thickness. Test results were compared to the original specifications, manufacturers` quality control data, quality assurance conformance test results, and baseline sample data from an unaffected part of the landfill. Geomembrane baseline results exceeded the original specifications, and the specifications were used as the basis of acceptance of the perimeter samples. Geonet baseline results were inconclusive, with grab elongation consistently below the original specifications. A statistical approach was used to delineate the limit of affected geonet using the baseline sample data. The liner system was reconstructed to the limits defined by this testing program and returned to service following acceptance by the regulatory agencies.
- OSTI ID:
- 543128
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-970379--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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