Analysis of HDPE geomembrane integrity control methods used in MSW landfills
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https://doi.org/10.14195/2184-8394_106_6Abstract
Geomembranes are currently used in municipal solid waste landfills (MSW) to act as an effective barrier against leachate migration. Geomembranes should also present a good chemical compatibility with waste and leachate, an adequate mechanical resistance to withstand the stresses often imposed during construction and operation phases and a high resistance to UV degradation. The liner system effectiveness is very dependent of the geomembrane performance, and this one of its physical integrity. Thus, it was considered important to present the possible causes and types of the geomembrane damages and to analyze the most suitable methods for their detection and subsequent repair.
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