Expertise in Geomembranes

New reference book on geomembranes and liners: A Guide to Polymeric Geomembranes; A Practical Approach, by John Scheirs, Wiley Series in Polymer Science, 2009, 572 Pages, John Wiley & Sons, UK.

The book gives an overview of geosynthetic polymers that comprise an important group of materials for lining landfills, mine leachate ponds and water containment facilities. It describes the different types of materials used for geomembranes as well as their properties, shortcomings and applications. Geomembrane survivability such as chemical exposure effects and quality control and quality assurance are also included.