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UNDERSTAND GEOMEMBRANE

GRI-GM13 is currently the most stringent and authoritative international technical specification for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) smooth geomembranes. It not only specifies physical properties but also sets extremely high requirements for durability and raw material formulation.

Geoleed’s GM13 certification is equivalent to obtaining an “international engineering passport” for its product. It signifies that this geomembrane is a top-tier impermeable material specifically designed to address the needs of high pressure, strong corrosion, and long service life.

GEOMEMBRANE STANDARD

GeoLeed—Geomembrane ASTM D Standards
Properties Unit Test Method Product Specification Frequency
GL75 GL10 GL15 GL20 GL25 GL30
Thickness mm ASTM D 5199 0.75 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 Per roll
Density g/cc ASTM D 1505/D792 0.94 90000kg
Tensile Properties kn/m
kn/m
%
%
ASTM D 6693
Type IV
11 15 22 29 37 44 90000kg
yield strength 20 27 40 53 67 80
break strength 12 12 12 12 12 12
yield elongation / break elongation 700 700 700 700 700 700
tear Resistance N ASTM D 1004 93 125 187 249 311 374 20000kg
Puncture Resistance N ASTM D 4833 240 320 480 640 800 960 20000kg
Stress Crack Resistance hr. ASTM D 5397 500 hr. per GRI GM-10
Carbon Black Content % ASTM D 4218 2.0-3.0% 9000kg
Oxidative Induction Time min ASTM D 3895
ASTM D 5885
100 min. 90000kg
(a)Standard OIT
(b)High Pressure OIT 500 min.
Oven Aging at 85°C retained after 90 days % ASTM D 5721
ASTM D 3895
ASTM D 5885
55%
80%
per each formulation
(a)Standard OIT-%
(b)High Pressure OIT-%
UV Resistance High Pressure OIT-% retained after 1600hrs % ASTM D 5885 50% per each formulation
Melt Index, condition 190°C/2.16kg ASTM D 1238 0.20g/10min

WHAT TYPE OF GEOMEMBRANE SHOULD BE CHOSEN?

Product Smooth Geomembrane Single-Sided Textured Geomembrane Double-Sided Textured Geomembrane
Introduction This is the most basic and widely used type. One side is rough (with a grainy or uneven texture), and the other side is smooth. Both sides have a rough texture.
Features: It has a smooth surface, uniform thickness, and good tensile properties. The rough surface increases friction with the contact surface (geotextile or soil), preventing slippage. It has the highest coefficient of friction and the strongest grip.
Advantages: It is the cheapest, easy to weld, has high strength, and low water flow resistance. It combines "anti-slip" and "easy welding". It offers excellent stability, effectively "locking in" the overburden layer above the membrane and the underlying substrate.
Disadvantages: It has an extremely low coefficient of friction, making it very slippery. It is the most expensive, and relatively difficult to weld (the roughness at the weld seam usually needs to be ground off before welding).
Suitable Scenarios: 1.It is suitable for projects on flat ground or with very gentle slopes (usually less than 10 degrees).
2.It is suitable for pond bottoms, artificial lake bottoms, and plain reservoirs.
3.It serves as the bottom layer of a lining (where it does not directly contact the sliding force).
1.Landfill site slopes and landscape lakes with moderate slopes.
2.If you only need to address the slippage issue between the membrane and the underlying substrate (e.g., slope lining where the membrane rests on soil or geotextile mats), choose a single-sided textured surface.
3.Typically, the textured side is laid downwards on the slope to enhance grip; the smooth side faces outwards.
1.Steep slopes (gradient greater than 15-18 degrees).
2.Landfill slopes: The membrane is topped with waste, and below it is sealing soil. Double-sided roughening prevents avalanche-like landslides of the entire structural layer.
3.Mine heap leaching sites: Locations requiring the ability to withstand immense pressure while maintaining the stability of the heap.
Features Smooth face mask Single-layer rough mask Double-sided rough surface
Anti-slip performance Poor Medium Excellent
Engineering slope Flat ground or gentle slope Medium slope Steep slope
Welding difficulty Easy Relatively easy Difficult (weld seams require treatment)
Material cost Lowest Medium Highest
Typical applications Lake bottom, pond Landfill liner Landfill/mine slope

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