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Do geosynthetic clay liners require prehydration?

5 June 2024

Gain insights on geosynthetic clay liner prehydration, conditions requiring prehydration, and studies supporting optimal GCL performance.

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GCLs possess a high capacity for moisture absorption, particularly those based on sodium bentonite clay
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