ASTM D6102-15

Standard Guide for Installation of Geosynthetic Clay Liners

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 For optimum performance, GCLs must be installed in a manner that does not impact their physical, mechanical, or hydraulic properties.  
4.2 This guide identifies the proper installation procedures and equipment for use by GCL designers, inspectors, and installers.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers directions for the installation of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) under field conditions typically present in environmental lining applications.  
1.2 This guide contains general installation guidelines. It is not intended to replace project-specific installation requirements as found in the contract drawings or specifications. In the event of a conflict, the requirement of the project specifications will supersede the requirements of this guide.  
1.3 This guide does not purport to establish specific procedure for all climatic, geographical, hydraulic, or topographical conditions that may exist at a site. Appropriate installation procedures under atypical field conditions should be modified as necessary to maintain the integrity of the GCL and adjacent lining system components.  
1.4 Different GCLs have different materials of construction with different physical properties. The procedures contained in this guide, therefore, may not be universally applicable to all GCLs under all field conditions.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2015
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.04 - Geosynthetic Clay Liners

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6102-12 - Standard Guide for Installation of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
• Effective Date: 01-May-2015
• Referred By: ASTM D8204-18(2022) - Standard Practice for Burial and Retrieval of Samples in a Test Pad to Evaluate Installation Effects on Geosynthetic Clay Liners
• Effective Date: 01-May-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6102 − 15
Standard Guide for
1
Installation of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6102; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D5888 Guide for Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic
1.1 This guide covers directions for the installation of
Clay Liners
geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) under field conditions typi-
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2.2 GRI Document:
cally present in environmental lining applications.
GRI-GCL-5 Standard Guide for Design Considerations for
1.2 This guide contains general installation guidelines. It is
Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) in VariousApplications
not intended to replace project-specific installation require-
ments as found in the contract drawings or specifications. In
3. Terminology
the event of a conflict, the requirement of the project specifi-
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of other geosynthetic terms
cations will supersede the requirements of this guide.
used in this guide, refer toTerminology D4439. For definitions
1.3 This guide does not purport to establish specific proce-
of soils terms, refer to Terminology D653.
dure for all climatic, geographical, hydraulic, or topographical
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
conditions that may exist at a site. Appropriate installation
3.2.1 fresh water, n—water with a salinity less than 0.5 parts
procedures under atypical field conditions should be modified
per thousand.
as necessary to maintain the integrity of the GCL and adjacent
3.2.2 geosynthetic clay liner (GCL), n—a manufactured
lining system components.
hydraulic barrier consisting of clay bonded to a layer or layers
1.4 Different GCLs have different materials of construction
of geosynthetics.
with different physical properties. The procedures contained in
this guide, therefore, may not be universally applicable to all
4. Significance and Use
GCLs under all field conditions.
4.1 For optimum performance, GCLs must be installed in a
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
manner that does not impact their physical, mechanical, or
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this hydraulic properties.
standard.
4.2 This guide identifies the proper installation procedures
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and equipment for use by GCL designers, inspectors, and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
installers.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 5. Procedure
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 The methods and equipment used for placement of the
GCL can vary, but the primary objective of the process is to
2. Referenced Documents
minimize the potential for GCL damage. The placement
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
methods and equipment should be evaluated appropriately
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
within this context.
Fluids
5.2 Subgrade Preparation:
5.2.1 For projects where the GCL is to be placed over an
earthen subgrade, the subgrade surface must be prepared and
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ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD35onGeosynthetics
approved prior to installation in accordance either with project
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.04 on Geosynthetic Clay
specifications or with this guide. The surface should be firm
Liners.
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2015.PublishedJuly2015.Originallyapproved
and unyielding, with no abrupt elevation changes, voids and
in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D6102–12. DOI: 10.1520/
cracks, ice, or standing water.
D6102-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Geosynthetic Institute, 475 Kedron Avenue, Folsom, PA
the ASTM website. 19033-1208, http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org.
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5.2.2 The subgrade surface should be smooth and free of 5.4.1 At the top of a slope, the end of the GCL roll may be
vegetation, sharp-edged rocks, stones, sticks, construction placed in an anchor trench in accordance with the project
debris, and other foreign matter that could contact the GCL. drawings and specifications. The front edge of the trench
The subgrade surface shall be c
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Designation: D6102 − 12 D6102 − 15
Standard Guide for
1
Installation of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6102; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers directions for the installation of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) under field conditions typically present
in environmental lining applications.
1.2 This guide contains general installation guidelines. It is not intended to replace project-specific installation requirements as
found in the contract drawings or specifications. In the event of a conflict, the requirement of the project specifications will
supersede the requirements of this guide.
1.3 This guide does not purport to establish specific procedure for all climatic, geographical, hydraulic, or topographical
conditions that may exist at a site. Appropriate installation procedures under atypical field conditions should be modified as
necessary to maintain the integrity of the GCL and adjacent lining system components.
1.4 Different GCLs have different materials of construction with different physical properties. The procedures contained in this
guide, therefore, may not be universally applicable to all GCLs under all field conditions.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D5888 Guide for Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
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2.2 GRI Document:
GRI-GCL-5 Standard Guide for Design Considerations for Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) in Various Applications
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of other geosynthetic terms used in this guide, refer to Terminology D4439. For definitions of
soils terms, refer to Terminology D653.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 fresh water, n—water with a salinity less than 0.5 parts per thousand.
3.2.2 geosynthetic clay liner (GCL), n—a manufactured hydraulic barrier consisting of clay bonded to a layer or layers of
geosynthetics.
3.3 geosynthetic clay liner (GCL), n—a manufactured hydraulic barrier consisting of clay bonded to a layer or layers of
geosynthetics.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 For optimum performance, GCLs must be installed in a manner that does not impact their physical, mechanical, or hydraulic
properties.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.04 on Geosynthetic Clay Liners.
Current edition approved July 1, 2012May 1, 2015. Published August 20126July 2015. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20062012 as
D6102–06.–12. DOI: 10.1520/D6102-12.10.1520/D6102-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Geosynthetic Institute, 475 Kedron Avenue, Folsom, PA 19033-1208, http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4.2 This guide identifies the proper installation procedures and equipment for use by GCL designers, inspectors, and installers.
5. Procedure
5.1 The methods and equipment used for placement of the GCL can vary, but the primary objective of the process is to minimize
the potential for GCL damage. The placement methods and equipment should be evaluated appropriately within this context.
5.2 Subgrade Preparation:
5.2.1 For projects where the GCL is to be placed over an earthen subgrade, the subgrade surface must be prepared and approved
prior to installation in accordance either with project specifications or with this guide. The surface shoul
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