The Layfield Geosynthetics was pleased to attend and present a technical paper at this year’s Geotechnical Frontiers Conference 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. Below, you will find a quick summary and a link to download the full Technical Paper.
Geosynthetic Floating Covers for Protecting Water and Profile of Four of the World’s Largest Municipal Water Floating Cover
Presented by Brian Fraser, MBA and Alex Gersch
This paper discusses the application and advantages of geomembrane floating covers and liners for the protection of water, including potable, produced, and process water. It discusses the use of floating covers, including economics, design, and construction practices. This includes the importance of site conditions, engineered loads, cover tensioning, buoyancy, and appurtenances. It also highlights the various flexible geomembrane materials being used in floating covers and the importance of material selection. The paper also profiles four of the largest municipal water reservoir floating cover projects in the world installed during the past 15 years. This includes details on the material selection, design requirements, and installation challenges. It highlights many of today’s best practices being used related to design, fabrication, and construction techniques.
View the Full Technical Paper Here
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