Expansive Soil Waterproof Blanket


GCL, the Geosynthetic Clay Liner—commonly known as a bentonite waterproof blanket or pad—is a new type of geosynthetic material. It consists of a layer of clay or other low-permeability mineral material encased between geotextile fabric or geomembrane, bonded together through needle-punching or sewing techniques. This eco-friendly, composite, and highly effective barrier material can be further enhanced by laminating an HDPE membrane onto the waterproof blanket, depending on project-specific requirements, to meet the demands of even the most challenging environments—and achieve superior, long-lasting impermeability. The product boasts excellent overall performance, with high tensile and shear strength. The core, sealed-in-place bentonite clay—a non-organic material—expands dramatically upon contact with water, triggering a hydration process that forms a virtually impenetrable, gel-like barrier. What’s more, this bentonite possesses remarkable water-retention capabilities, capable of absorbing and holding up to 10 times its own weight in moisture, ensuring permanent waterproofing properties over time.


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Bentonite Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) is a new type of geosynthetic material designed as an environmentally friendly, eco-friendly composite barrier. It consists of a layer of clay or other low-permeability mineral material encased between geotextiles or geomembranes, joined together through needle-punching or sewing processes. Depending on project requirements, an HDPE membrane can also be bonded onto the waterproof liner to meet the needs of specific environmental conditions, enhancing the overall seepage control performance. This product boasts excellent overall performance, with high tensile and shear strength. The impermeable bentonite layer sandwiched in the middle is an inorganic material that swells dramatically upon contact with water, triggering a hydration process that forms a highly effective, non-permeable gel-like barrier. Additionally, this bentonite possesses remarkable water-retention capabilities, capable of absorbing and holding moisture up to 10 times its own weight—ensuring long-lasting, permanent waterproofing properties.

GCL is a type of impermeable liner that sits between GCL (Geosynthetic Clay Liner, a thick, compacted clay-based barrier) and high-molecular materials like geomembranes. It is primarily used in environmental engineering projects such as waste landfills, underground reservoirs, and subterranean infrastructure construction, effectively addressing issues like sealing, isolation, and leak prevention—while also demonstrating excellent performance and strong resistance to physical damage.

 

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