ASTM D5888-95

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Designation: D 5888 – 95
Standard Guide for
Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5888; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope that the equipment is able to unload, handle, or install the GCL.
3.1.5 For definitions of other geosynthetic terms used in this
1.1 This guide covers guidelines for the proper storage and
practice, refer to Terminology D 4439.
handling of geosynthetic clay liners received at the job site by
the end user.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 This guide contains general guidelines and is not in-
4.1 For optimum performance, GCLs must be stored and
tended to replace project-specific requirements as found in the
handled prior to their installation in a manner that does not
contract drawings or specifications. In the event of a conflict,
impact their physical properties. Adherence to these storage
the requirements of the project specifications will supersede the
and handling guidelines will help to ensure that acceptable
requirements of this practice.
GCL performance will be achieved.
1.3 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
5. Procedure
information only.
5.1 Receiving and Handling GCL at the Job Site:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1.1 The GCLs are packaged in individual rolls and are
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
typically delivered to the job site in trucks. Each roll is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
individually wrapped and labeled by the GCL manufacturer.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Prior to unloading the rolls, make a visual examination of the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
shipment in order to identify any damage that may have
2. Referenced Documents occurred in transit to the site. Record and report any immedi-
ately visible or suspected damage to the GCL rolls immediately
2.1 ASTM Standards:
to the GCL carrier and to the supplier. Tag, mark, and segregate
D 4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
2 damaged rolls.
D 4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
5.1.2 Unloading the rolls from the delivery vehicle must be
D 4873 Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of
2 done in manner that prevents damage to the GCL and its
Geotextiles
packaging.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—A pipe or solid bar of sufficient strength to support the full
3.1 Definitions: weight of the GCL roll without significant bending should be used for all
unloading and handling activities. The diameter of the pipe should be
3.1.1 core pipe, n—a rigid pipe or rod inserted through the
small enough to be easily inserted through the core of the GCL.
core of a GCL roll. Each end of the pipe is connected to a chain
High-strength straps or chains should link the ends of the core pipe to the
or lifting strap which attaches to equipment for GCL unload-
ends of the spreader bar facilitate lifting the roll with a backhoe or other
ing, on-site handling, and installation.
equipment. Care must be taken to ensure that the lifting straps/chains do
3.1.2 geosynthetic clay liner (GCL), n—a manufactured
not rub against the GCL.
hydraulic barrier consisting of clay bonded to a layer or layers
5.1.2.1 Alternately, the GCL may be unloaded and handled
of geosynthetics.
using a “stinger” bar protruding from the front end of a forklift
3.1.3 spreader bar, n—a steel beam used in conjunction
or other equipment. The stinger should be at least three fourths
with the core pipe that prevents the lifting chains or straps from
the length of the core and also must be capable of supporting
chafing against the ends of the GCL roll.
the full weight of the GCL without significant bending.
3.1.4 stinger, n—a rigid pipe or rod with one end directly
5.1.2.2 If r
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