Abstract: A layered material configured for assembly of a base mat containment system is provided. The layered material includes: a first layer affixed to a barrier layer, a second layer affixed to the barrier layer, the second layer including a plurality of peaks and valleys. The base mat includes a high-strength material. A method of fabrication and a base mat containment system are disclosed.

Abstract: A containment material for a containment system to provide protection against the diffusion of contaminants in a containment area. A structured felt geotextile surface layer is joined with a geomembrane barrier layer to form a lamination. The geomembrane barrier layer is substantially impervious to liquid diffusion. The structured felt geotextile surface layer comprises a needle-punched, non-woven felt with an upper surface structured to have a surface pattern of peaks and valleys. A containment system is formed from a plurality of strips of containment material joined by liquid-impervious bonds to provide coverage to the containment area. A process for forming a containment material comprises providing a structured felt geotextile layer formed with first and second needling operations to produce a surface pattern and a liquid impervious geomembrane barrier layer and joining the layers to form a lamination.

Abstract: A containment material for a containment system to provide protection against the diffusion of contaminants in a containment area. A structured felt geotextile surface layer is joined with a geomembrane barrier layer to form a lamination. The geomembrane barrier layer is substantially impervious to liquid diffusion. The structured felt geotextile surface layer comprises a needle-punched, non-woven felt with an upper surface structured to have a surface pattern of peaks and valleys. A containment system is formed from a plurality of strips of containment material joined by liquid-impervious bonds to provide coverage to the containment area. A process for forming a containment material comprises providing a structured felt geotextile layer formed with first and second needling operations to produce a surface pattern and a liquid impervious geomembrane barrier layer and joining the layers to form a lamination.

Abstract: A layered material configured for assembly of a base mat containment system is provided. The layered material includes: a bottom layer affixed to a barrier layer, a second layer affixed to the barrier layer, the second layer including a plurality of peaks and valleys. A method of fabrication and a base mat containment system are disclosed.

Abstract: A layered material configured for assembly of a base mat containment system is provided. The layered material includes: a first layer affixed to a barrier layer, a second layer affixed to the barrier layer, the second layer including a plurality of peaks and valleys. The base mat includes a high-strength material. A method of fabrication and a base mat containment system are disclosed.

Abstract: A fastening device is provided which is suitable for holding large structural members in firm sealing engagement and in alignment with respect to each other and which can be easily placed in assembled position even when it must be employed in a confined area which is difficult of access. The fastening device includes a bolt having threaded portions at each end and an intermediate body portion. The threaded portions are of different pitch to insure insertion in the proper direction. The body portion is formed to include a shank having a shoulder near one end and a relatively wide groove at the other end. A snap ring is placed in the groove. Alternating male and female rings, having abutting tapered edges, are positioned between the shoulder and the snap ring and are parts of the body portion.