ASTM D5888-06(2011)
(Guide)Standard Guide for Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
Standard Guide for Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
For optimum performance, GCLs must be stored and handled prior to their installation in a manner that does not impact their physical properties. Adherence to these storage and handling guidelines will help to ensure that acceptable GCL performance will be achieved.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers guidelines for the proper storage and handling of geosynthetic clay liners received at the job site by the end user.
1.2 This guide contains general guidelines and is not intended to replace project-specific requirements as found in the contract drawings or specifications. In the event of a conflict, the requirements of the project specifications will supersede the requirements of this practice.
1.3 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgement. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project's many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.
1.5 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.
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Designation: D5888 − 06(Reapproved 2011)
Standard Guide for
Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5888; 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 3. Terminology
1.1 This guide covers guidelines for the proper storage and 3.1 Definitions:
handling of geosynthetic clay liners received at the job site by 3.1.1 core pipe, n—a rigid pipe or rod inserted through the
the end user. core of a GCLroll. Each end of the pipe is connected to a chain
or lifting strap which attaches to equipment for GCL
1.2 This guide contains general guidelines and is not in-
unloading, on-site handling, and installation.
tended to replace project-specific requirements as found in the
3.1.2 geosynthetic clay liner (GCL), n—a manufactured
contract drawings or specifications. In the event of a conflict,
hydraulic barrier consisting of clay bonded to a layer or layers
therequirementsoftheprojectspecificationswillsupersedethe
of geosynthetics.
requirements of this practice.
3.1.3 spreader bar, n—asteelbeamusedinconjunctionwith
1.3 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the
the core pipe that prevents the lifting chains or straps from
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
chafing against the ends of the GCL roll.
information only.
3.1.4 stinger, n—a rigid pipe or rod with one end directly
1.4 This guide offers an organized collection of information
connected to a forklift or other equipment. The opposite end of
or a series of options and does not recommend a specific
the stinger can then be inserted through the GCLroll core such
course of action. This document cannot replace education or
thattheequipmentisabletounload,handle,orinstalltheGCL.
experience and should be used in conjunction with professional
judgement. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in
3.1.5 For definitions of other geosynthetic terms used in this
all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to
practice, refer to Terminology D4439.
represent or replace the standard of care by which the
adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor 4. Significance and Use
should this document be applied without consideration of a
4.1 For optimum performance, GCLs must be stored and
project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the
handled prior to their installation in a manner that does not
title of this document means only that the document has been
impact their physical properties. Adherence to these storage
approved through the ASTM consensus process.
and handling guidelines will help to ensure that acceptable
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
GCL performance will be achieved.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Procedure
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 Receiving and Handling GCL at the Job Site:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1.1 The GCLs are packaged in individual rolls and are
typically delivered to the job site in trucks. Each roll is
2. Referenced Documents
individually wrapped and labeled by the GCL manufacturer.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Prior to unloading the rolls, make a visual examination of the
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
shipment in order to identify any damage that may have
occurred in transit to the site. Record and report any immedi-
1 atelyvisibleorsuspecteddamagetotheGCLrollsimmediately
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.04 on Geosynthetic Clay totheGCLcarrierandtothesupplier.Tag,mark,andsegregate
Liners.
damaged rolls.
Current edition approved June 1, 2011. Published July 2011. Originally approved
5.1.2 Unloading the rolls from the delivery vehicle must be
in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D588806. DOI: 10.1520/D5888-
done in manner that prevents damage to the GCL and its
06R11.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
packaging.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on NOTE 1—A pipe or solid bar of sufficient strength to support the full
the ASTM website. weight of the GCL roll without significant bending should be used for all
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