1、Designation: D 6497 02Standard Guide forMechanical Attachment of Geomembrane to Penetrations orStructures1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6497; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last
2、revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide covers procedures that can be employed tomechanically attach fabricated geomembranes to structures,pipes, etc.1
3、.2 This guide does not address all problems or situations ageomembrane installer or design engineer may face in theattachment of geomembranes to structures, pipes, etc. The solepurpose of this standard guide is to point out typical problemswith geomembrane attachments and clearly state objectives of
4、each component of the geomembrane attachment(s).1.3 This guide has been generated for geomembrane appli-cation(s); however, a geomembrane installer or design engi-neer, or both, may find portions of this guide applicable toother geosynthetics.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asst
5、andard, unless other units are specifically given.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of r
6、egulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 EPA Document:Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Waste Contain-ment Facilities, Technical Guidance Document, UnitedStates Environmental Protection Agency, EPA/600/R-93/182, September 199323. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 banding
7、strap, na flexible narrow strip of metal,plastic or other material, which compresses the geomembranearound a penetration by acting as a clamp around the penetra-tion.3.1.2 batten, na rigid narrow strip of metal, wood, plasticor other material which distributes the forces to compress thegeomembrane a
8、gainst a penetration or structure.3.1.3 boot, na factory or field fabricated geomembranewrap used to seal around a pipe penetration prior to attachment(see Fig. 1).3.1.4 clamp, na flexible narrow strip of metal, plastic orother material, which compresses the geomembrane against apenetration by tight
9、ening the bolt(s) or screw(s) of the clamp(see Fig. 2).3.1.5 concrete, na homogeneous mixture of portlandcement, aggregates, and water which may contain admixtures.(C 822)3.1.6 gaskets, na material, which may be clamped be-tween contact surfaces that acts as a static seal. Gaskets are cut,formed, or
10、 molded into the desired configuration. They mayconsist of any of the following construction: one or more pliesof a sheet material; composites of dissimilar materials; andmaterials applied as a bead or other form to one or both matingfaces prior to assembly. (F 118)3.1.7 geomembrane, nan essentially
11、 impermeable geo-synthetic composed of one or more synthetic sheets.(D 4439)3.1.8 rondel, na strip of polymeric material formed to ageometry, which is embedded and secured to a penetration orstructure (for example, concrete structure) (see Fig. 3).3.1.9 sealantin building construction, a material th
12、at hasthe adhesive and cohesive properties to form a seal. (C 717)3.1.10 torque, na movement (of forces) which producesor tends to produce rotation or torsion. (D 4848)3.1.11 void space, nin engineered structures, space(s)between the geomembrane and penetration or structure, whichallow liquid or vap
13、or migration, or allow the geomembrane todeform into the space(s) due to overburden pressure. (New, tobe balloted under Terminology Committee.)4. Significance and Use4.1 This guide attempts to detail specific areas of concernregarding the attachment of geomembranes to structures.Components of the ge
14、omembrane attachment are addressed asto the type and use of each component.4.2 Although this guide does not address all aspects ofgeomembrane attachments, the user of this guide may noteimportant objectives and design issues of each component ofthe geomembrane. All these objectives and design issues
15、 may1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosyntheticsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes.Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2002. Published April 2002. Originallypublished as D 649799. Last previous edition D 649700.2Available from Superi
16、ntendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office,Washington, DC 20402.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.or may not be required to obtain an appropriate geomembraneattachment. By describing these areas of concern, it
17、 is hopedthat the user of this guide will be able to design geomembraneattachments, develop specifications or construct geomembraneattachments, or both, which fulfill the requirements of itsdesign intent.5. Types of Connection5.1 Batten(s)Battens are commonly used to attach ageomembrane to a smooth,
18、 flat surface. Anchor bolts areembedded into the penetration or structure at set locations. Agasket is placed in-line with the bolts to form a seal betweenthe geomembrane and structure. Geomembrane is pushed orforced over the bolts to insure a tight fit and then placed againstthe penetration or stru
19、cture. The batten, which has holes in itthat are in alignment with the bolts, is placed over thegeomembrane. Nuts are placed on the bolts and tightened withsufficient torque to compress the geomembrane against thepenetration or structure. The geomembrane is held in place bythe friction generated by
20、the compression effect of the batten(see Fig. 4).5.1.1 A compression sealant or gasket can be used betweenthe geomembrane and the penetration or structure or batten, orboth. The compression sealant or gasket will limit the migra-tion of liquid or vapor through the batten connection.5.2 Clamp(s) or B
21、anding Strap(s)Clamps or bandingstraps are commonly used to attach a geomembrane to asmooth, round penetration or structure (for example, pipe). Thegeomembrane is placed around the penetration or structure andwelded as close as possible to the circumference of thepenetration or structure. A gasket i
22、s placed around the penetra-tion or structure at the location of the clamp placement to forma seal between the geomembrane and penetration or structure.The geomembrane is then put in-place and over the gasket. Theclamp or banding strap is commonly tightened by applying atorque to a bolt or bolts, a
23、screw or screws, or other mechanicaldevice, which applies a pulling force that decreases the lengthof the clamp, or banding strap, thereby compressing thegeomembrane and gasket to the penetration or structure. Thegeomembrane is held in place by the friction generated bytightening the clamp or bandin
24、g strap and compressing thegeomembrane against the penetration or structure.5.2.1 A compression sealant or gasket can be used betweenthe geomembrane and the penetration or structure or clamp, orboth. The compression sealant or gasket will limit the migra-tion of liquid or vapor through the clamp con
25、nection.5.3 WeldedWelded connections can be either a solventweld or heat weld. Heat welding of dissimilar materials can beaccomplished as long as both materials are thermoplastic. It isrecommended that welding criteria for dissimilar materials bereviewed with the material manufacturer before constru
26、ctingthe attachment.5.3.1 The welded connections are commonly made to arondel or pipe (see Fig. 5) composed of similar polymericmaterial as the geomembrane. The rondel is embedded into thepenetration or structure during its construction. For example,rondels are commonly embedded into a concrete stru
27、cture. Thematerial used for the penetration or structure is allowed to curebefore attachment of the geomembrane. The curing time allowsthe rondel to become secured in the penetration or structure.FIG. 1 Pipe PenetrationPerpendicular FaceD 64972Once the material used for the penetration or structure
28、hascured sufficiently to reduce the risk of pulling the rondel fromthe penetration or structure, the geomembrane can be welded tothe rondel (see Fig. 3).5.3.2 Welding geomembranes to rondels and pipes is similarto welding geomembrane panels together. The geomembranemust be placed flush against the r
29、ondel or pipe during thewelding process. The geomembrane and rondel or pipe must beclean or prepared, or both, according to the prescribedgeomembrane manufacturers procedure before welding.5.3.3 Welding the geomembrane to the penetration or struc-ture may provide an attachment that has a lower possi
30、bility ofleakage. Since the geomembrane is attached directly to thestructure, sealants are usually not required. However, specialattention should be noted for rondels used for attachment ofgeomembranes to concrete structures. If several sections orpieces of rondels are required to construct an attac
31、hment,spaces or gaps between the individual sections or pieces couldoccur during their embedment and during the curing of theconcrete. This would especially occur for rondels made ofpolymeric material that expands and contracts according to thetemperature of the concrete during the curing process. S
32、ealantsmay be required to fill the spaces or gaps between the rondelsto further limit the migration of liquid or vapor through thebatten connection.5.3.4 Pre-fabrication of the complete rondel attachmentbefore placement into the concrete is recommended. Thepre-fabricated rondel is composed of welded
33、 sections or piecesof rondels, thereby eliminating the possibility of gaps betweensections or pieces on rondels after the concrete cures.5.4 BondedBonded connections commonly require theuse of an adhesive to construct the attachment. The use of anadhesive allows the geomembrane to be attached to dis
34、-similarmaterial. The adhesive used must be compatible with both thegeomembrane and the surface material of the penetration orstructure. The application and curing of the adhesive shouldnot significantly deteriorate the strength of the geomembraneor the material surface of the penetration or structu
35、re beyondthe design requirements of the attachment.5.4.1 The geomembrane and the surface of the penetrationor structure should be clean and prepared according theadhesive manufacturers and geomembrane manufacturersrecommendation.5.4.2 Bonding the geomembrane to the penetration or struc-ture may prov
36、ide an attachment, which has a lower possibilityof leakage. Since the geomembrane is attached directly to thestructure, sealants are usually not required.6. Types of Structures6.1 ConcreteConcrete structures that require attachmentof geomembranes include, but are not limited to, pads, floors,walls,
37、tanks, manholes, and pylons. The use of battens, clampsFIG. 2 Clamp DetailD 64973or banding strips, or bonding can attach a geomembrane toconcrete structures. When attaching a geomembrane to anyconcrete structure, consider each critical concern detailed inSection 7.6.2 MetalMetal structures that req
38、uire attachment ofgeomembranes include, but are not limited to, pads, floors,walls, pipes, and tanks. The use of battens, clamps or bandingstrips, can attach a geomembrane to metal structures. Whenattaching a geomembrane to any metal structure, consider eachcritical concern detailed in Section 7.6.3
39、 PipePipe structures can be composed of concrete,metal or polymer. Clamps, banding strips, solvent weld, or heatFIG. 3 Rondel ConnectionFIG. 4 Anchor Bolt Geomembrane ConnectionD 64974weld can attach a geomembrane to pipe structures. Theattachment of a geomembrane to any pipe structure shouldconside
40、r critical concerns detailed in 7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6.7. Critical Areas for the Protection of the Geomembrane7.1 Surface CharacteristicsThe surface of the structurefor which the geomembrane is to be attached should beconstructed or formed to limit damage to the geomembrane.This is particularly
41、 important in cases where the geomembranewill be pressed against the structure. Irregularities in thestructure surface could cause stress points in the geomembrane,thereby, allowing portion(s) of the geomembrane to yield at alower load than its design application. If a structure cannot beconstructed
42、 or formed without irregularities, then a protectivelayer should be placed between the structure and the geomem-brane (see Fig. 4).7.2 Edges of StructuresEdges or corners of structuresshould be rounded to limit possible damage to the geomem-brane. A protective layer can be constructed or placed over
43、 theedge or corner to protect the geomembrane.7.3 Large Voids Under GeomembraneLarge voids underthe geomembrane can cause deformation and stress in thegeomembrane and geomembrane seams if, under pressure orload, the geomembrane is forced into the void(s). Large voidsshould be filled or bridged to st
44、op the geomembrane andgeomembrane seams from becoming overly stressed (see Figs.6 and 7).7.4 Settlement Around StructuresIf a geomembrane is tobe connected to a structure and placed over an area which maysettle at a greater or lesser rate than the structure, the designengineer or geomembrane install
45、er should take precautions tolimit settlement around the structure. If settlement around thestructure cannot be avoided, then the design engineer shoulddesign a flexible connection to the structure that considerssettlement and alleviates the stresses, which could occur due tosettlement.7.5 In-Plane
46、AttachmentThe geomembrane should beplaced in parallel or “in-plane” with the structure or penetrationto be attached. The geomembrane should lie flat against thesurface of the structure or penetration for a sufficient distanceprior to the geomembrane being placed “out of plane” of thestructure or pen
47、etration. This is to avoid bridging withinattachment, pulling away from the structure, or stresses withinthe geomembrane during the placement of the batten or clamp,or both.The attached figures show the geomembrane beingparallel or “in-plane” to the structure or penetration as part ofthe attachment.
48、7.6 Protection from Bolts, Battens, ClampsThe installa-tion of geomembrane over bolts, battens or clamps should bedone with a protective layer placed between the geomembraneand these items to prevent damage to the geomembrane bythese items (see Fig. 8).7.7 Cushion/Sealant Between Geomembrane and Str
49、ucture,Geomembrane and Battens, Geomembrane and Clamps/BandsA cushion/sealant should be placed between thegeomembrane and the structure, between the geomembraneand the batten or geomembrane and the clamps/band to protectthe geomembrane and allow for a seal between the geomem-brane and the structure, batten, or clamp/band.8. Critical Items for Strength of Attachment8.1 CleanlinessThe area of the attachment should beFIG. 5 Pipe BootD 64975cleaned to remove loose debris, dirt, oils, or other foreignmaterial(s), or all of these, that could hinder the ability tod
