ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: The use of geosynthetics in the mining industry has expanded significantly over the past 10 to 15 years. One of the areas where there has been considerable development in the utilization of geosynthetics is in the design of liner systems for tailings impoundments and heap leach pads. Modern liner system designs for these facilities often include a combination of geomembranes, geotextiles, GCLs, geonets, and geopipes.
