Containment & leakage · 2021
Using Geomembrane Liners to Reduce Seepage through the Base of Tailings Ponds—A Review and a Framework for Design Guidelines
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Research overview
Reviews geomembrane selection and basal liner design for tailings ponds, including HDPE and LLDPE, supporting layers and loading conditions. Presents a design framework that connects material choice, foundation compatibility, installation quality and lifecycle monitoring.
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- Authors
- Anne Tuomela, Anna-Kaisa Ronkanen, Pekka M. Rossi, Anssi Rauhala, Harri Haapasalo, Kauko Kujala
- Publication year
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.3390/geosciences11020093
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