<p><p><strong>References:<br></strong><em>Koerner (1994)<br>Picornell-Darder (1985)<br>Rankilor (1981)<br>Steinberg (1998)</em></p><p><strong>Method Summary </strong></p><p>Laboratory tests of a membrane are required to ensure that the membrane meets different engineering properties per the design specification. Membrane thickness, permittivity, strength, elongation, abrasion resistance, rot resistance, rodent resistance, and UV resistance are measured to ensure the use of quality material in the partial encapsulation.</p><p><strong>Accuracy and Precision</strong></p><p>The laboratory tests have ASTM standards and are accurate and precise measurements of the properties of geomembrane.</p><p><strong>Adequacy of Coverage</strong></p><p>The adequacy of coverage of these test methods depends on the quality of geomembrane (i.e., the variability of properties)<em>. </em></p><p><strong>Implementation Requirements </strong></p><p>The test equipment and expertise required for these tests vary with the particular test method.</p><p><strong>General Comments</strong></p><p>Several tests are available to determine the properties of membrane used for partial encapsulation.</p></p>