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Maximum Equipment Ground Pressure (psi) Initial Lift Thickness ft 5 1.0 10 1.5 20 2.0 >20 >3.0 C. Installation of the geosynthetic clay liner areas with appurtenances areas, and connection of the geosynthetic clay liner to appurtenances shall be made according to the Construction Drawings. The GEOSYNTHETICS CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the geosynthetic clay liner is not damaged while working around the appurtenances. A. Any holes or tears in the geosynthetic clay liner shall be repaired by placing a geosynthetic clay liner patch over the hole. On slopes greater than 5 percent, the patch shall overlap the edges of the hole or tear by a minimum of 2 ft (0.6 m) in all directions. On slopes 5 percent or flatter, the patch shall overlap the edges of the hole or tear by a minimum of 1 ft (0.3 m) in all directions. The patch shall be secured with a water-based adhesive, if approved by the Manufacturer and by the QA/QC CONSULTANT. B. Care shall be taken to remove any soil or other material that may have penetrated the torn geosynthetic clay liner. C. All repairs shall be made at no additional cost to the OWNER D. The patch shall not be nailed or stapled. 3.9 PRODUCT PROTECTION A. The GEOSYNTHETICS CONTRACTOR shall use all means necessary to protect all prior work and materials and completed work of other Sections. B. In the event of damage, the GEOSYNTHETICS CONTRACTOR shall immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary, to the approval of the QA/QC CONSULTANT and at no additional cost to the OWNER. 3.10 ACCEPTANCE A. GEOSYNTHETICS CONTRACTOR shall retain ownership and responsibility for GCL until accepted by OWNER. B. OWNER will accept GCL when all of the following conditions are met: 1. The installation is complete. Forward Landfill WMU FU -06 10 GEOSYNTHETIC CLAY LINER (GCL) 02777 • • •