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Guide for Industrial Waste Management
Chapter 7 - Section B: Designing and Installing Liners: Technical Considerations for Surface Impoundments, Landfills, and Waste Piles (PDF) (48 pp, 582K, About PDF)This chapter explains how liner systems can be used to protect ground water from contamination. This chapter provides discussion on the various types of liners and pollution control systems, including clay liners, synthetic liners, composite liners, leachate collection systems, and leak detection systems, and how to determine the best configuration for a waste management unit. This chapter includes an examination of technical issues that should be considered to ensure that the liner will function as intended.
This chapter helps to answer the following questions:
- How do I select the appropriate liner?
- How do I ensure that the liner is installed properly and will function as designed?
Resources
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). 
Web site provides information
about ASCE, information for the professional community including publications
and research resources, and information for the public in the form of
news releases, expert sources, and research and resources.
Geosynthetica. Provides the widest range of practical geosynthetics technical
information to the maximum number of engineers and technicians worldwide.
Web site contains searchable data bases on abstracts, calendars, standards,
and technical documents, and information on materials and specifications
for various types of geosynthetics and applications.
The Geo-Institute. A full service, discipline-oriented, and semi-autonomous
institute within the American Society of Civil Engineers. Integrates the
talents and perspectives of individuals and organizations in the worldwide
geo-industry to: advance the state-of-the-art and the state-of-the-practice
of the geoindustry; provide leadership on educational, professional, and
public policy issues; and promote the business interests of the geo-industry.
The Geosynthetic Materials Association. Serves as the central resource
for information regarding geosynthetics and provides a forum for consistent
and accurate information to increase the acceptance and to promote the
correct use of geosynthetics.
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). IFAI is a not-for-profit
trade association with more than 2,000 member companies representing the
international technical fabrics marketplace. Provides products, services,
and programs through its magazines and guides, bookstore, divisions and
country sectors, sourcing and information hotline, technical services,
market research, legislative updates, business services, certification
and awards program, and educational programs, workshops, and conferences.
International Geosynthetics Society. Dedicated to the scientific and
engineering development of geotextiles, geomembranes, related products,
and associated technologies.
