QA/QC of Geosynthetic and Compacted Clay Lining Systems

November 8 – 9

This course focuses on the installation of all geosynthetics and compacted clay liners used in containment systems. The first day will focus on installation of geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, geogrids, and geo-appurtenances. It includes discussion of geomembrane seaming and seam peel and shear testing. The second day will focus on the installation of compacted clay and geosynthetic clay liners. Special emphasis will be given to establishing rationale and standard operating procedures for field inspections, documentation of test and visual observations, and implementation of CQA plans. A broad appreciation for the manufacture and installation of containment facility materials will be provided.

Gain comprehensive understanding of:

Preparing CQC/CQA plans
Reviewing CQC/CQA plans
Performing CQC/CQA observations and tests
Reviewing field CQC/CQA procedures

The course is designed specifically for those who need a detailed understanding of proper CQC and CQA procedures at waste containment facilities. It serves as ideal preparation for the Geosynthetic Certification Institute’s Inspectors Certification Program (GCI-ICP) exam.

* The GCI exam is part of the GCI CQA technician certification program. Because of this, one MUST REGISTER with the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) and pay GSI’s required certification fee in order to take the exam. TRI does NOT collect the fee for GSI; that fee must be paid directly to GSI. The exam fee that TRI will collect is only to serve as proxy for overseeing the exam timeslot on site. Call GSI at +1 610 522 8440 for more information on the GCI-ICP program.

PRICING: USD $800.
Government Rate: PLEASE CONTACT the organizer for registration code.

OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION: USD $100 for GCI-ICP Exams (November 10, morning). Additionally, the GCI-ICP exams require application approval and an additional fee paid directly to GCI. Call +1 610.522.8440 for details.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Mark Sieracke, P.E.

is an industry-recognized expert in the fields of landfill design and CQA. Mark serves as a Principal and Solid Waste Practice Area Manager for Weaver Consultants Group. Mark has served as a Technical Reviewer of the US EPA Technical Guidance Document: Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Waste Containment Facilities (EPA/600/R- 93/182, Sept. 1993). He has served as a hands-on CQA practitioner, certifying engineer, and consultant for 1000+ acres of geosynthetic installations. He contributes routinely to landfill failure investigations and constructability reviews for design engineers. Mark serves on the Waste Management Inc. (WMI) Geosynthetic Task Force, creating the corporate standards for CQA.

Dr. Jeffrey Kuhn, P.E.

is the Geotechnical Laboratory Director for TRI/Environmental, Inc. His doctoral work principally focused on alternative/evapotraspirative cover design and evaluation for the EPA, and he performed research with expansive clays for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Prior to joining TRI, he served as a consulting engineer, where he worked on the design and installation of the Circuit of the Americas Formula One Race Track over expansive clays with tight differential movement criteria. Since 2012, he’s led the expansion of TRI’s geotechnical laboratory capabilities and reach within the geotechnical community.