Purdue University contracted with KERAMIDA to provide technical assistance for slope failure at Thomas Farm Landfill located in West Lafayette, Indiana. KERAMIDA prepared designs bid documents for the stabilization of the south and east sides of Thomas Farm Landfill. Both sides of the landfill had stability concerns due to the steep slope and drainage issues. KERAMIDA developed designs for each area to remediate the issues associated with the erosion and slope instability, and prepared bid documents for the work.

An innovative design was implemented on the east slope due to limited space and concerns with a drainage pipe between the property line and the toe of the slope. HydroTurf® Z was installed which consists of one piece synthetic liner that contains an engineered polypropylene woven geotextile polyethylene laminated backing with the engineered turf and the Hydrobinder™ infill.

This was the first application of HydroTurf® Z in Indiana.

KERAMIDA was responsible for the oversight of the repair work and submission of certification reports verifying the work had been completed according to the design documents. KERAMIDA also developed the monthly inspection form and requirements for compliance, operation and maintenance, and warranty coverage.

KERAMIDA approached the product provider about the project and was able to save Purdue University on the cost of the product and technical services for the installation. KERAMIDA worked closely with the product provider to ensure the liner was installed according to the specifications.