Correlating Index Properties and Hydraulic Conductivity of Geosynthetic Clay Liners

Three index properties (liquid limit, sedimentation volume, and swell index) of two sodium bentonites from geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) are correlated with the hydraulic conductivity (k) of the same GCLs to evaluate the suitability of index properties for evaluating chemical compatibility. Deionized water (DIW) and calcium chloride (Ca Cl2 ) solutions were used for hydration (index tests) and permeation (hydraulic conductivity tests). In general, increasing the Ca Cl2 concentration caused each index property to decrease and the hydraulic conductivity to increase relative to values obtained with DIW, with the strongest correlations obtained with the liquid limit. The correspondence between index properties and hydraulic conductivity differed by index property, the quality of the bentonite, and the effective stress applied during the hydraulic conductivity test. Thus, correlations used for compatibility assessments are specific to the bentonite in the GCL and the stress conditions being applied. Results ...

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