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Record 1 - external organization data 2007-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Natural Construction Materials
  • Mining Wastes
  • Radioactive Ores (Mining)
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Provided that these layers are specified to be sand that does not contain angular particles (or isolated gravel) that could perforate the geomembrane, they should provide adequate protection of the geomembrane assuming that appropriate construction specifications are adopted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
  • Déchets miniers
  • Minerais radioactifs (Mines métalliques)
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Si l'on considère que ces couches sont constituées de sable ne contenant pas de grain anguleux (ou gravier libre) qui pourrait perforer la géomembrane, elles devraient fournir une protection adéquate de la géomembrane, en supposant que les spécifications de construction appropriées sont adoptées.

Spanish

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