GENERAL


1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

Furnish flexible membrane lining as shown on the submitted drawings. All work shall be done in strict accordance with the project drawings, these specifications and the membrane fabricator's approved shop drawings.

Geomembrane panels will be supplied sufficient to cover all areas, including appurtenances, as required in the project and shown on the drawings. The fabricator shall allow for shrinkage and wrinkling of the field panels.


1.02 PRODUCTS

35 GAUGE PVC GEOMEMBRANE LINER, FISH GRADE

MATERIAL: Geomembrane grade PVC sheeting,

DESCRIPTION: The material is a specially formulated PVC sheeting. All ingredients are first quality materials, compounded and manufactured into sheeting according to the best practices of the industry.

REFERENCE: 56030, 56031, 56066, 56093, 59996, 59997

PURPOSE: This product bulletin describes sheeting designed for containment linings in aquaculture applications. Use of this material must be in compliance with recommended application guidelines.
 
 
 
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 
TEST METHOD
TYPICAL PROPERTIES 
Thickness (in.)
 0.035
Tensile strength (psi)
ASTM D882
MD 2500 
TD 2300
100% Modulus (psi)
ASTM D882
MD 1100 
TD 1000
Elongation at break (%)
ASTM D882
MD 350 
TD 350
Tear resistance (gm./mil)
ASTM D1004
MD 127 
TD 140 
Low temp. impact(-200F)
ASTM Dl 790
MD PASS
Water extraction (%) 
ASTM D3083
–0.03 7 days
Dimensional stability(%)
ASTM D1204 
30 min. 1000C
MD -3.5 
TD +1.0 
 
 
MEMBRANE LINER, POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC), REGULAR

 
 
Property
Test Method
Specified Values
Thickness mils
ASTMD 1593
20       30      40      50       60
Specific Gravity, min.
AST D 792
1.23      1.23   1.23   1.23    1.23
Tensile Strength, psi, min. 
(Breaking Factor, lb./in. width min.)
ASTM D 882
2300    2300   2300  2300   2300 
    46        69       92    115     138
Elongation, at break, % mm.
ASTM D 882
  325      350     400    450     450
Modulus at 100% Elongation, psi, (Lb./in. width mm.)
ASTM D 882
1000    1000    1000  1000  1000
Tear Resistance, lb./in., mm. 
(Lb.., mm.)
ASTM D 1004300 
 (6.0)   (9.0)   (12.0)  (15.0)  (15.0) 
Low Temperature, Deg. F
ASTM D 1790
   -15    –20     –25      –30     -30 
Dimensional Stability 
% change, max.
ASTM D 1204 
(212 deg. F, 15 min.)
    3.5     3.5     3.5      3.5      3.5
Water Extraction, % loss, max.
ASTM D 3083
  0.35    0.35   0.35    0.35   0.35
Volatility, % loss, max.
ASTM D 1203
  0.90    0.70   0.50    0.50   0.50 
Hydrostatic Resistance, psi, mm.
ASTM D 721
     60       85    110     150   175
 
 
 
   
 

 
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