Advantages and Applications of GCL (Geosynthetic Clay Liner)
Advantages and Applications of GCL (Geosynthetic Clay Liner)
The advantages of GCL (Geosynthetic Clay Liner) are significant. Let's take a look at the specific aspects of the advantages of this new geosynthetic material.
Compared with geomembrane, the superiority of GCL waterproof liner is mainly manifested in the following aspects:
(1) The sodium Geosynthetic Clay Liner has very good interface friction than geomembrane.
(2) The thickness of the bentonite layer in Geosynthetic Clay Liner will increase when it meets with water. And it is also protected by the outer geotextile layer, so it is not easy to be broken or punctured to cause failure. And the requirements for the laying site conditions are lower than that of the geomembrane.
(3) The connection of sodium-based Geosynthetic Clay Liner, especially when the GCL is connected to the periphery of pipes or buildings, is simpler than geomembrane.
(4) GCL (Geosynthetic Clay Liner) also has good flexibility and can adapt to uneven settlement.
Generally, GCL is specially used to prevent leakage of artificial lakes, waterscapes, landfills, underground garages, roof gardens, pools, oil depots and chemical storage yards.
