Technical Service Center
Materials Engineering and Research Lab
Plastics - Polymers - Geosynthetics
We provide technical expertise on design, construction, and maintenance of polymeric (plastic) construction materials, including:
- Geosynthetics
- Geomembranes
- Geotextiles
- Geogrids
- Geonets and sheet drains
- Geocomposites
- Sealants
- Waterstop
- Roofing
- Rubber gaskets
- Plastic Pipe
Our experts evaluate geosynthetic-polymeric materials to:
- Develop more economical construction methods
- Lower maintenance costs
- Improve repair and design approaches
- Provide for seepage, erosion, and pollution control
Our services include:
- Technical and troubleshooting expertise on geosynthetic-polymeric materials, including:
- Inspection and inspection procedures for controlling contractor, fabricator, and manufacturer operations
- Testing for field quality control
- Reviewing geosynthetic-polymeric material submittals
- Preparing, revising, and updating geosynthetic-polymeric materials specifications and guides for operation, maintenance, and construction personnel
- Directing quality control testing for Reclamation acceptance of new or modified polymeric, elastomeric, asphaltic, and petrochemical materials, including complex or unusual samples and analyses required in unique situations
- Conducting applied research to evaluate new or improved materials and methods for more economical construction, lower maintenance, and improved repair or design approaches
- Providing environmentally safe applications to use in aquatic and wildlife habitat enhancement