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<br /> <br /> <br />FORWARD COMPOST FACILITY STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS GEOSYNTHETC <br />02777 8 CLAY LINER <br /> <br /> D. The overlaps shall not be nailed or stapled to the subgrade. <br /> E. Granular bentonite shall be placed on the overlaps. <br />3.7 MATERIALS IN CONTACT WITH THE GEOSYNTHETIC CLAY LINER <br /> A. Installation on rough surfaces shall be carefully performed to minimize damage to the geosynthetic clay liner. <br /> B. Equipment used for placing soils shall not be driven directly on the geosynthetics overlying the geosynthetic clay liner. The following table shall be complied with during construction: <br />Maximum Equipment Ground Pressure (psi) <br /> Initial Lift Thickness (ft) <br />5 1.0 <br />10 1.5 <br />20 2.0 <br />>20 >3.0 <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />3.8 REPAIR <br /> 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. <br /> B. Care shall be taken to remove any soil or other material that may have penetrated the torn geosynthetic clay liner. <br /> C. All repairs shall be made at no additional cost to the OWNER. <br /> D. The patch shall not be nailed or stapled.