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Rationale

Geocells are used in a variety of different applications, including but not limited to: geomembrane protection, environmental capping, slope stability, erosion control, retaining walls, channel protection, pavement load support, and subgrade improvement. Depending on site conditions, geocells may be exposed to liquid waste, groundwater, leachate, or environmental contaminants during their design life. However, there currently is no standard practice for evaluating the chemical resistance of geocells to liquids. This practice is for the chemical resistance assessment of geocells and is written to be consistent with, and in parallel to, similar practices for geomembranes, geogrids, geonets, and geotextiles.