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December 2004

A number of different materials may potentially be employed as liner components. In general, clean

dredged material, due to its characteristic fine-grained nature and low permeability, may often serve

as a highly adequate material for liner systems.

The cost of using clean dredged material as the primary or sole liner material is generally lower than

alternatives involving more engineered systems. The designer should consider a number of material

alternatives in the initial feasibility study to ensure that the most economical, yet environmentally

sound, options are selected.

POINTS OF CONTACT: For additional information, contact Dr. Paul R. Schroeder, (601-634-3709,

Paul.R.Schroeder@erdc.usace.army.mil) or the program manager of the Dredging Operations and

Environmental Research Program, Dr. Robert M. Engler, (601-634-3624, Robert.M.Engler

@erdc.usace.army.mil). This technical note should be cited as follows:

LeBoeuf, E. J., Thackston, E. L., Schroeder, P. R., and Palermo, M. R. (2004). "Liner design

guidance for confined disposal facility leachate control," DOER Technical Notes Collection

(ERDC TN DOER-R6), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg,

MS. http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/publications.cfm?Topic=TechNote&Code=doer

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