Research and Development
Typical Projects:


  • Evaluation of ultrasonics for assessing internal flaws in geomembrane seams; Ultrasonic NDT Photo
  • Development of infrared thermography for the nondestructive evaluation of geomembranes and seams - including seam bond strength
  • Crack growth rates in HDPE geomembranes and the influence of temperature
  • Influence of seaming on crack growth rates in HDPE geomembranes
  • Elevated temperature accelerated aging of high tenacity PET geosynthetics
  • A high compressive strength, high shear strength, geomembrane/GCL composite (U.S. Patent #5,788,413)
  • Optimum surface profiles for textured/structured geomembranes
  • Surface temperatures of white, smooth, and textured HDPE geomembranes


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CLIENTS include: Electric Power Research Institute, Southwest Research Institute/EPRI, Nicolon Mirafi Group, SGS (UK), Gundle Lining Systems, Serrot Corporation, A/A Lining Systems, Akzo, Himont, W.L. Gore.

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