Study on the effect of Philippine bentonite as filler on the permeability of geosynthetic clay liners

Authors

Blessie A. Basilia Industrial Technology Development Institute, Department of Science and Technology
Ruben C. Loberiano Industrial Technology Development Institute, Department of Science and Technology
Jason M. Reyes Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Jennet R. Rabo Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Abstract

Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) is a liner used in sanitary landfill and in various civil engineering applications. Philippine bentonite, chemically modified with sodium carbonate, was used in developing GCL. The high swelling capacity of bentonite makes it a potential filler in GCL. This study will determine the effect of local bentonite as filler on the permeability and structure of the GCL. The Falling Head Permeability Test was used to determine the permeability of GCL and the microstructures were observed using optical microscopy. Results show very low permeability of the developed liner using sodium activated local bentonite as filler. A linear relationship of permeability against the increase clay loading was observed. The extent of clay impregnation in the polyester matrix was a function of soaking time and density of the polyester fiber.

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Issue

2006: Proceedings of the 24th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas National Physics Congress

Article ID

SPP-2006-PA-18

Section

Poster Session PA

Published

2006-10-25

How to Cite

[1]

BA Basilia, RC Loberiano, JM Reyes, and JR Rabo, Study on the effect of Philippine bentonite as filler on the permeability of geosynthetic clay liners, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 24, SPP-2006-PA-18 (2006). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2006-PA-18.