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May 16, 2012

Concern for GCL Shrinkage when Installed on Slopes

Publication: Geosynthetics Research and Development in Progress

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This paper suggests that the dimensional stability of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) should be a significant design consideration worthy of special attention in specifications and testing. This issue, which has been all but ignored in the design profession to date, is being raised as a result of reported field observations.

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Geosynthetics Research and Development in Progress
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Published online: May 16, 2012

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R. Thiel
Thiel Engineering, Oregon House, CA; Vector Engineering, 143E Spring Hill Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945
G. N. Richardson
G. N. Richardson & Associates, Inc., 14 N. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603

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