Training Event - Geosynthetic Clay Liner University

What:

This will be comprehensive training course intended primarily for design engineers and regulatory personnel. The focus will be on current “hot topics” related to the design and practical considerations of GCL use in landfill cells and caps and liquid impoundments using basic engineering principles and real world examples. Case studies on successes and failures will be presented. Each attendee will receive a Certificate of Professional Development by CETCO.

• GCL hydraulic equivalency with compacted clay liners.
• GCL chemical compatibility with landfill leachate and various industrial wastes.
• GCL wet/dry cycling (landfill covers and impoundments).
• Shear strength and slope stability.
• Panel separation.
• CQA requirements (installation and testing).
• Miscellaneous geosynthetic topics.

Who:

CETCO Lining Technologies, Hoffman Estates, Illinois

When:

Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm, lunch included in registration.

Where:

Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc. - training room,
2650 E 40th Ave,
Denver, CO 80205-3604

Phone: 303-320-4764

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Cost:

$15 for SWANA members and $25 for non-members with your registration.

Scholarship Opportunities:

The Chapter has training/education grants and scholarships available for waste/ recycling industry students and professionals. If you are in need of financial assistance to attend this training, please visit the scholarships page(s) to download an application form and criteria.

Continuing Education Unit (CEU):

CEUs will be offered by National SWANA for those individuals needing to maintain their current certification(s).