CURRENT TOPICS

FGI conducts research on many topics for a variety of geomembrane types. The University of Illinois Civil and Environmental Engineering Department provides the laboratory support and technical expertise on a variety of subjects. Some of the research topics are listed below. FGI Members suggest research projects based upon needs they see in the practical experience of designing, specifying, fabricating and installing fabricated geomembranes.

Impact of Elevated Temperatures on Geosynthetics
Long-term Geomembrane Durability
Develop FGI Specification for PVC geomembranes
Develop FGI Specification for Flexible Supported Polypropylene (fPP-S) and Unsupported (fPP) Geomembranes
Tongue Tear Resistance Testing
Geomembrane to Non-Geomembrane Comparison Chart
Specification Development for Arid Climates
Quantitative Cost Comparison of Fabricated and HDPE Geomembranes
Hydrostatic Resistance Testing of Geomembranes
Develop Cross-Seam Welding Guideline
Direct Shear Interface Testing Program Using Various Fabricated Geomembranes

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Dedicated to advancing the use of fabricated geomembranes through education, research, and technology transfer.WHY?Factory fabrication reduces field welding, reduces installation time and costs, allows modular construction and provides consistent seam and liner quality.

CURRENT TOPICS

Dedicated to advancing the use of fabricated geomembranes through education, research, and technology transfer.

WHY?
Factory fabrication reduces field welding, reduces installation time and costs, allows modular construction and provides consistent seam and liner quality.