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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Differentiate the hydraulic performance of different liner systems.
• Recognize the factors controlling the performance of liners.
• Calculate the flow through a liner system.
• Estimate the service life of liners under harsh environments.

Description
Lining systems are used at the base of landfills, ponds, and other fluid containments to prevent water flow, contaminants, and other fluids from getting into the ground. A typical liner system may consist of compacted clay, geosynthetic clay, and a geomembrane. Most civil and environmental engineers need a working understanding of basic concepts to gain confidence in dealing with various liners and their proper design and construction.

This lecture is designed so that participants can better understand liners and learn how to design and construct a safe and sustainable liner. All key concepts will be explained, and emphasis will be placed on the practical application of the information provided.

Who Should Attend
Those who deal with construction-related geotechnical issues or need to build background on geoenvironmental analyses and design, including:

• Civil, Environmental and Transportation Engineers/Technicians
• Geologists, city and public works officials/planners

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Instructor

Mohammad Rayhani, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Dr. M.T. Rayhani is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering and the director of Geo-engineering Research Group at Carleton University. He has over a decade of experience in research, teaching and engineering consulting, and has collaborated extensively with industry leaders worldwide. He has received research grants from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Transport Canada, and other funding agencies.

Dr. Rayhani has presented short courses, seminars, and guest lectures on various topics related to frontier research in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering in Canada, the USA, France, Germany, Italy, India, Iran, and other countries. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and he is the author of over 50 publications in different areas of geo-engineering.

Dr. Rayhani is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.