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The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) headquartered at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will award research funds for an initial two-year period to support ideas that advance the use of fabricated geomembranes in containment applications. The FGI research grant is $10,000 per year for two years (subject to annual review). The research can focus on any aspect of fabricated geomembranes such as: formulation, welding, field testing, installation, durability in exposed and unexposed applications, chemical resistance, or any other measure of fabricated geomembrane performance.
Projects that involve participation by the private sector (especially FGI members) or other universities are welcomed and encouraged. The FGI will establish an advisory committee to evaluate, award, and monitor the projects. Students and faculty members are encouraged to “connect” with one or more FGI Members before submitting a proposal to better understand the problems that need to be solved in the field of fabricated geomembranes.
“FGI Graduate Research Grant Opportunity”
The FGI short course in Mauston, Wisconsin was successfully held on January 12, 2012. A brief article on it can be found on the member documents page.
The new FGI Selection Matrix is designed to provide users with a method for geomembrane selection and information on attributes, physical properties, test methods, and polymeric types. The Geomembrane Selection Matrix can be used to select a geomembrane polymer type for a wide range of containment applications, such as, solid waste containment, waste water ponds, tailings impoundments, coal ash ponds, oil exploration and cleanup, potable water containment and protection, canals and dam facings. The matrix is polymer based and is designed to narrow the search for alternative types of geomembranes that could be suitable for a specific application or project. The matrix is also an educational tool that provides insight and definitions for attributes, properties, and test methods. The matrix will be continually reviewed and updated as new polymer materials become available and additional selection properties and attributes are added.
If you have any questions, please contact the FGI at fabricatedgeomembrane@gmail.com.
Click on the link to download FGI Selection Matrix
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