Grainger College of Engineering, All Events

Sponsor
Flexible Geomembrane Institute
Speaker
Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E., Eddie Weiser, and Gus Fauci
Registration
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Contact
Jennifer Miller
E-Mail
jen@thefgi.org
Phone
217-333-3929
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Originating Calendar
CEE Seminars and Conferences

This December 2025 short course will focus on the basics of welding geomembranes and understanding how to achieve a suitable weld quality, using thermal fusion welding technologies. e.g., hot wedge and hot air, and hand extrusion welders. In particular, the course will focus on: (1) welding different geomembrane polymers, (2) types of welding and equipment selection, (3) welding parameters, and (4) importance of seam testing. The following people should consider attending: engineers, regulators, CQA personnel, installers, fabricators, and end users. 

Part 4 Importance of Seam Testing will focus on the following: 
•    Non-Destructive Testing – air channel, pick, air lance, and vacuum testing
•    Destructive Testing – In-house and 3rd Party Testing
•    Factory and Field Testing
•    What if seam test(s) fails - Patching
•    Project goal is a liner system that does not leak – work together-welder, CQA, regulator, engineer, supplier, etc.

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