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Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Start Date
5-5-2026 2:00 PM
End Date
5-5-2026 2:30 PM
Description
GCCM’s were first invented over 20 years ago. These products combine both a concrete – hard armor – top surface for protection and durability and a geomembrane bottom surface for lower permeability. Originally used for erosion control, smaller drainage channel and remediation projects, this presentation discusses the newest iteration in GCCM technology. This product incorporates a 12 mil LLDPE backing which allows for thermal bonding and significant reduction in seepage at the joints. It can be used in a wide variety of applications from drainage ditches and swales to water and wastewater conveyance along with slope protection and erosion control projects. The products discussed fully conform to requirements specified in ASTM D8364 – the only internationally recognized standard for GCCM – to ensure consistent quality of both cured and uncured product to ensure a long life. ASTM D8364-Standard Specification for Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCM) Materials has been developed for testing and classifying GCCM as Type I, II or III. Were seepage is not a concern or where high groundwater may be an issue, the panels can be mechanically joined to allow a weep path. These products deliver a solution with a carbon reduction of more than 60% over traditional construction methods. Installation of GCCM is up to 10 times faster than traditional methods such as pour-in-place concrete, cast-in-place concrete or other hard armor solutions, delivering an in-service system in a fraction of the time at less cost with no specialized labor or equipment. While there are different GCCMs on the market, this presentation will focus on specifying products to meet or exceed all industry standards to ensure you are using a high quality GCCM with a projected lifespan in excess of 50 years. There will also be a heavy emphasis on case studies as they relate to CCR facilities such as swales, drainage ditches and erosion control.
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Advancing CCR Site Management with Rapidly Deployable GCCM Technology for Runoff and Drainage Control
Lexington, Kentucky
GCCM’s were first invented over 20 years ago. These products combine both a concrete – hard armor – top surface for protection and durability and a geomembrane bottom surface for lower permeability. Originally used for erosion control, smaller drainage channel and remediation projects, this presentation discusses the newest iteration in GCCM technology. This product incorporates a 12 mil LLDPE backing which allows for thermal bonding and significant reduction in seepage at the joints. It can be used in a wide variety of applications from drainage ditches and swales to water and wastewater conveyance along with slope protection and erosion control projects. The products discussed fully conform to requirements specified in ASTM D8364 – the only internationally recognized standard for GCCM – to ensure consistent quality of both cured and uncured product to ensure a long life. ASTM D8364-Standard Specification for Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCM) Materials has been developed for testing and classifying GCCM as Type I, II or III. Were seepage is not a concern or where high groundwater may be an issue, the panels can be mechanically joined to allow a weep path. These products deliver a solution with a carbon reduction of more than 60% over traditional construction methods. Installation of GCCM is up to 10 times faster than traditional methods such as pour-in-place concrete, cast-in-place concrete or other hard armor solutions, delivering an in-service system in a fraction of the time at less cost with no specialized labor or equipment. While there are different GCCMs on the market, this presentation will focus on specifying products to meet or exceed all industry standards to ensure you are using a high quality GCCM with a projected lifespan in excess of 50 years. There will also be a heavy emphasis on case studies as they relate to CCR facilities such as swales, drainage ditches and erosion control.
