Assessing Maximum Allowable Strains in PE and PP Geomembranes

Geomembranes used as separation liners between old and new waste in vertical expansions of landfills may be subject to differential settlement strains. It is important to define a maximum allowable strain that any given geomembrane can tolerate without compromising its required service life. Here, we take another look at work from Peggs, Schmucker and Carey. The authors assess competing notions of maxiumum allowable global strain from different world regions and liner selection. This information has previously been delivered in a live session but until now has not been published in print.
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