Article | REF: C5438 V1

Comparison of Geomembranes

Author: Jean-Pierre GIROUD

Publication date: August 10, 2015

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5. Physical properties

In terms of physical properties, the main points of comparison between geomembranes are as follows.

5.1 Waterproofing

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5.1.1 Liquid leaks through holes

All geomembranes are impervious to water and liquids that do not chemically attack them. Liquid leaks are mainly due to holes in the geomembranes or at their periphery. These holes result from a variety of causes:

  • holes in the geomembrane due to production faults (now extremely rare);

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