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4.2 Geomembrane 4.2.1 Delivery Upon delivery of geomembrane,the QA/QC Inspector will: • Inspect geomembrane rolls for damage during shipping and handling. Identify damaged materials and verify that damaged materials are set aside. • Verify that the geomembrane is stored in accordance with the Specifications and is protected from puncture, dirt, grease, water, moisture, mud, mechanical abrasions, excessive heat, direct sunlight, and other damage. • Verify that all manufacturing documentation required by the Specifications has been received. • Verify that the geosynthetics receipt log form has been completed for all geomembrane materials received. Damaged geomembrane may be rejected. If rejected,verify that material is removed from the site or stored at a location,separate from accepted geomembrane. Geomembrane that does not have proper manufacturer's documentation must be stored at a separate location,until all documentation has been received, reviewed and accepted. 4.2.2 Acceptance Testing Tests. One geomembrane sample will be obtained for every 100,000 square feet of material supplied and a minimum of one per lot or batch. The material will be sampled at the site by the QA/QC Inspectors or at the manufacturing plant by an independent third party under the direction of the QA/QC Consultant. The samples will be forwarded to an independent testing laboratory for the following acceptance tests: Density(ASTM D 1505 or D792, Method A) Carbon black content(ASTM D4218) Carbon black dispersion (ASTM D5596) Thickness (ASTM D5994) Tensile properties (ASTM D638) Asperity (GM-12) The QA/QC Consultant shall perform the above listed material acceptance testing. The QA/QC Manager will review all acceptance test results and report any non-conformance to the Construction Manager and Contractor. Page 27