Use of polyvinyl chloride liners for large irrigation canals in Alberta

1987 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. F. Weimer

In 1982, the Government of Alberta began a program to rehabilitate and expand existing irrigation headworks systems within southern Alberta. Particular emphasis was placed on effectively minimizing future seepage from these canal systems. To fulfill this requirement, Alberta Environment undertook an extensive study of methods of seepage control that would be most appropriate for use in this program. The study concluded that the installation of a complete canal buried membrane lining was one of the most effective methods for controlling seepage. The geomembrane material selected for use as the buried liner for this installation was 0.5 mm (20 mil) thick polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This paper presents the basis on which the complete canal buried membrane lining system was selected, the reasons for selecting the 0.5 mm (20 mil) thick PVC as the lining material, the quality control program for monitoring the purchasing of the PVC material, and the installation procedures used for placing the membrane within the canal cross section. The design criteria and construction procedures relevant to the earth cover material being placed on the membrane liner are also presented. Key words: irrigation, canals, seepage, lining, geomembrane, performance.

2013 ◽  
Vol 687 ◽  
pp. 416-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Ping Lu

Singapore is a small island country, but has won renown as uncorrupted government and high quality products. Independent testing and inspection played a very important role for this achievement[1]. The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is the sole public authority in Singapore and was set up as a statutory on 1 February 1960. Within 45 years, it built more than 700,000 flats housing approximately 86% of the population. Every year, around 40,000 new flats (about 400 blocks) are built up to meet the demands. In March 1992, HDB launched the 15-year main upgrading programme (MUP) to vying the finishes and facilities of old estates up to the standard of those in the new towns. The upgrading programme is a conscious effort by the government to provide a better living environment, strengthen existing community ties and enhance the value of our flats. The potential size of the upgrading program is approximately 370,000 units spread across 20 years, which works out to be 350 blocks per year. To ensure and maintain the high standards of the housing quality, Polymer concrete materials including polymer modified cement mortar, epoxy or PU floor screed and injection materials, and fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) materials are extensively used in the new and upgrading projects. In this paper, the various applications of polymer concrete composites in Singapore are described and discussed. The various categories of polymer concrete composites are extensively used in Singapore’s public and private projects. To ensure and maintain the high standards of the building quality, independent testing and inspection plays a very important role. Through implementing a quality control program to ensure high standards in product quality and performance requirements, Housing & Development Board (HDB), Singapore's public housing authority and statutory board under the Ministry of National Development, screens and provides a comprehensive selection of quality products needed for HDB construction projects through HDB's Materials List [2] with a set of product evaluation requirement. The development of the requirements and specifications for various polymer concrete composite products are also described and discussed


Author(s):  
Jung Keun Choi ◽  
Mi A Son ◽  
Hyun Kyung Kim ◽  
Domyung Paek ◽  
Byung Soon Choi

Mediscope ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
MS Mallick

The aim of this descriptive type of study on diagnosed tuberculosis (TB) cases was to evaluate the incidence of TB in Narail district to have a situational analysis with the achievement of National TB Control Program. Related data were collected from the Civil Surgeon Office, Narail district. The data of 3 upazilas- Narail Sadar, Kalia, and Lohagora were used. The study period was from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. The overall TB case rate was 156.6 per 100000 population and separately 170.9 per 100000 population in Narail Sadar, 142.2 per 100000 population in Kalia and 156.6 per 100000 population in Lohagora. Of the cases, 56.4% were male and 43.6% female. Overall, 89.7% of the TB cases had pulmonary TB and 10.3% had extra-pulmonary TB. The population with higher age had higher proportion having TB. The highest number of patients were referred for diagnosis by sastha sebika (nurse) and non-government field staff. The TB incidence in Narail district was considered to be lower than the National situation. However, it seems that TB will remain as a continuous concern for many years in future for the country as well as Narail district. The activities of National TB Control Program of the Government of Bangladesh needs to be strengthened further to combat TB in BangladeshMediscope Vol. 5, No. 2: Jul 2018, Page 12-15


1999 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 738-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnès Ricard-Hibon ◽  
Charlotte Chollet ◽  
Sylvie Saada ◽  
Bertrand Loridant ◽  
Jean Marty

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