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'Vector Engineering Inc. LARGE SCALE DIRECT SHEAR REPORT <br />143E Spring Hill Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945 (530) 272-2448 Test Method D-5321 A <br />LABORATORY SERVICES <br />ReportDate: September 23, 2008 <br />Name: ALLIED WASTE INC. Project Name: FORWARD LANDFILL FU -08 CQA PmjectNo: 021605.08 <br />.ate: G= 8 oz. NWNP (unburnished side to lower geotextile) from Newby Island LF LSN: APU <br />Material l: G= 8 oz. NWNP (unburnished side to HDPE) from Newby Island LF LSN: APU <br />Material 2: r-* AGRU 60 mil, Microspike T/T, Roll# 932568-08 (Matte side to geotextile) LsN: APQ <br />Substrate: d concrete board <br />DISPLACEMENT <br />vs. SHEAR STRESS <br />8000 <br />Test <br />Normal <br />Point <br />Stress <br />7000 <br />6000 <br />psi <br />psf <br />1. <br />13.9 <br />2000 <br />2. <br />27.8 <br />4000 <br />3. <br />4. <br />55.6 <br />83.3 <br />8000 <br />12000 <br />B5000 <br />U) <br />U) <br />w <br />FX 4000 <br />U) <br />3000 <br />U) <br />2000- <br />00010000 <br />1000- <br />0 <br />0.0 0.5 <br />3.0 <br />1.0 <br />1.5 <br />2.0 <br />2.5 <br />HORIZONTAL <br />DISPLACEMENT <br />(inches) <br />STANDARD CONDITIONS: SHEAR DISPLACEMENT RATE: 0.04 in/min <br />1. <br />The "gap" between shear boxes was set at 80 mil (2.0 mm) <br />2. <br />The test specimens were flooded during testing unless otherwise noted. <br />3. <br />High Normal Stresses, >5psi (35 kPa) was applied using air pressure. <br />4. <br />Low Normal Stresses, <5psi (35 kPa) was applied using dead weights. <br />5. <br />The tests were terminated after 3.0"(75 mm) of displacement unless otherwise noted. <br />6. <br />Tests were performed in general accordance with ASTM procedure D-5321 using a Brainard-Killman LG -112 direct shear machine <br />with an effective area of 12" x 12" (300 x300 mm). <br />TEST ORIENTATION: 4 NORMAL STRESS <br />TOP BOX WITH BOARD SPACERS-� --~ GEOTEXTILE <br />GEOMEMBRANE <br />BOTTOM BOX W/ RIGID SUBSTRATE Asperity Height: 0.036 in. <br />SPECIAL TEST NOTES. <br />1. <br />Each specimen of geomembrane was cut to 14" x 20" and clamped to the lower shear box. <br />2. <br />The middle specimen of geotextile was cut to 14" x 14" and floated between the geomembrane and top geotextile. <br />3. <br />The top specimen of geotextile was cut to 14" x 16" and clamped in the upper shear box. <br />4. <br />Each specimen of geomembrane was sprayed with water prior to placement of upper shear box. <br />5. <br />Each test specimen was consolidated for 1 hour at the specified normal stress, then sheared. <br />6. <br />The test was performed in a "wet" or "flooded" condition. <br />Majority of shearing occurred at the interface of the geotextile and geomembrane specimens (1/2 to 5/8" between geotextiles). <br />The Friction Angle and Adhesion (or Cohesion) results given here are based on a mathematically determined best fit line. <br />Further interpretation should be conducted by a qualified professional experienced in geosynthetic and geotechnical engineering. <br />These results apply only to the above listed samples /materials. The data and information are proprietary and can riot be released without authorization of Vector Engineering Inc. <br />By accepting the data and result represented on this page, Client agrees to limit the liability of Vector Engineering, Inc. from client and all other parties for claims arising out of use of this <br />date to the cost for the respective test(s) represented hereon, and Client agrees to indemnity and hold harmless Vector from and against all liability in excess of the aforementioned limit. <br />L:Labexcel 1 "Djects 1 ZUUZ 1 U270UD I ZUZ45-LWZi-rp Entered By. EGU runt Vete: UUM11fUtf Rev. By: Lad Log: <br />DCN: LSDS-rp (rev., 03101104) Page 2 of 2 �� 2624B <br />