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ASTM D5888-19(2024)

Standard Guide for Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners

Standard Guide for Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners D5888-19R24 ASTM|D5888-19R24|en-US Standard Guide for Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners Standard new BOS Vol. 04.13 Committee D35
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Significance and Use

4.1 For optimum performance, GCLs must be stored and handled prior to their installation in a manner that does not impact their hydraulic or physical properties, or both. Adherence to these storage and handling guidelines will help to ensure that acceptable GCL performance will be achieved.

FIG. 1 GCLs Stored Off the Ground and Evenly Supported On Pallets

GCLs Stored Off the Ground and Evenly Supported On PalletsGCLs Stored Off the Ground and Evenly Supported On Pallets

Scope

1.1 This guide covers guidelines for the proper storage and handling of geosynthetic clay liners received at the job site by the end user.

1.2 This guide contains general guidelines and is not intended to replace project-specific requirements as found in the contract drawings or specifications. In the event of a conflict, the requirements of the project specifications will supersede the requirements of this guide.

1.3 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgement. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project's many unique aspects. The word “standard” in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Book of Standards Volume: 04.13
Developed by Subcommittee: D35.04
Pages: 3
DOI: 10.1520/D5888-19R24
ICS Code: 91.100.15