The performance of high density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes by the multi-axial burst test
Abstract
The multi—axial burst test is a tool that the design engineer can use in assessing the performance of HDPE geomembranes as landfill caps where subsidence is problematic. In this test pressure is applied perpendicular to the surface of the geomembrane, as would be the case in real life applications. Results from the multi-axial test confirm the results of the uniaxial tensile test for HDPE up to the yield point, but show the tensile break and ultimate elongation are not relevant to the liner’s performance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Landfill Environmental Impact Studies
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 99–102
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter