Long-term efficiency of geosynthetic clay barriers : doctoral thesis

Geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) are factory-manufactured hydraulic barriers consisting of
mineral (bentonite) and geosynthetic components (geomembrane or geotextile).
The purpose of the study was to identify the extent of change in bentonite clay properties
when built into the final cover of the landfill brought about by the processes taking place
within the landfill body and in its immediate …