This online short course will focus on subgrade preparation for installation of flexible geomembranes. In addition, the course will focus on the use of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) with flexible geomembranes to create a composite barrier system. This course will describe the requirements for subgrade preparation before a flexible geomembrane is installed, such as maximum rock size allowed, presence of water, and smooth rolling the surface before geomembrane installation. This course will also present information on the use of GCLs with flexible geomembranes instead of or in addition to a compacted soil liner. 3.0 PDH
Part 1: Subgrade Preparation - Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 12-1:30 pm CDT
Part 2: Use of GCLs with Flexible Geomembranes - Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 12-1:30 pm CDT
Presenters:
Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E. (Part 1)
Marat Goldenberg, P.E. (Part 2)
April 11, 2024 at Noon am CST (Live)
April 12, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded)
April 12, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-recorded)
April 15, 2024 at 5 pm JST (Pre-recorded)
This webinar will address one of the most important but generally overlooked aspects of geomembrane design and installation – penetrations, anchoring and attachments to structures. Details of the most accepted attachment methods will be presented along with site photos of construction/installation means and methods. Additionally, NDT QC and CQA methods including electrical leak, spark, vacuum, and mechanical will be addressed. 1.0 PDH
Presenters:
Ron Frobel, Patrick Elliott and Matthew Kemnitz
May 9, 2024 at Noon am CST (Live)
May 10, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded)
May 10, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-recorded)
May 13, 2024 at 5 pm JST (Pre-recorded)
1.0 PDH
Presenter: Art Mohr (Sniffer Robotics)
The FGI, in conjunction with The Ohio State University, Owens Corning Science and Technology, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the Ohio Department of Transportation, is offering a Short Course on Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering Applications: water resources, containment, dams and conveyance, roadways, landfills, coal combustion residuals, MSE walls, and more.
5:30 PM Shuttle Bus Arrive at Owens Corning
5:45 PM Welcome / Opening Remarks S. Thaxton (O.C.) & T. Stark (U of Illinois)
6:30 PM Innovative Geomembrane Liner and Cover Solutions A. Durham /J. Eloff (O.C.)
6:30 PM O.C. Innovation Laboratory Tour S. Thaxton (O.C.)
7:00 PM Dinner / Reception
8:30 PM Shuttle Bus Leaves Owens Corning (to OEPA)
7:30–8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:15 Greeting & Introductions Daniel Pradel (OSU) & Tim Stark (U of Illinois)
8:15–8:45 Importance and Scarcity of Water Resources Allison MacKay (Ohio State U.)
8:45–9:15 Permitting and Emerging Issues with Surface Water Mark Stump (Ohio EPA)
9:15-10:00 Permitting Geosynthetic Liner Systems for Water Resource Projects Doug Evans (Ohio DNR)
10:00-10:15 Morning Break and Networking
10:15–11:00 Geosynthetics in Water Containment & conveyance: Materials & Selection Criteria Boyd Ramsey (Ramsey Consulting)
11:00-11:45 Columbus Reservoir Project Joe Troxell (S&ME)
11:45–12:15 Lunch and Networking
12:15-12:45 Welding Demonstration Dave McLaury (DemTech)
12:45–1:30 Geosynthetics in Ohio Roadway Projects Chris Merklin (Ohio DOT)
1:30–2:15 Containment for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCRs) Gary Zych (AEP)
2:15–3:00 Geomembrane Wrinkles and Leak Location Surveys Brian Queen (Ohio EPA)
3:00-3:15 Afternoon Break and Networking
3:15–3:45 Elevated Temperatures in Containment Applications Tim Stark (U of Illinois)
3:45-4:15 Use of MSE Walls Backfilled with Lightweight Cellular Daniel Pradel (OSU)
4:15–4:30 Summary and Questions