Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) are mainly used to provide watertightness for soils. Their principal function is often fulfilled when construction regulations are implemented. However, when these materials are set in an inclined position, the failure of the whole landfill facility becomes a major concern. Slope stability becomes out significant to be verified; otherwise the principal function o...

Hydraulic conductivity was evaluated for eight commercially available geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) permeated with leachate characteristic of low-level radioactive waste (LLW) disposal facilities operated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Two of the GCLs (CS and GS) contained conventional sodium bentonite (Na-B). The others contained a bentonite–polymer mixture (CPL, CPH, GPL1, GPL2, an...