What is BS EN 14196 - Measuring mass per unit area of clay geosynthetic barriers about?
BS EN 14196 is a European standard on geosynthetics that is easy to prepare and transport and can help make construction projects more eco-friendly.
BS EN 14196 describes a test method for the laboratory determination of the mass per unit area of a sample of clay geosynthetic barrier (GBR-C) in the condition as received.
Since manufacturers quote mass per unit area at a given moisture content, it is necessary to measure the moisture content.
Who is BS EN 14196 - Measuring mass per unit area of clay geosynthetic barriers for?
BS EN 14196 on geosynthetics is useful for:
- Civil engineers
- Manufacturers of geosynthetic materials
- Producers of clay materials
Why should you use BS EN 14196 - Measuring mass per unit area of clay geosynthetic barriers?
Geosynthetics is a product manufactured from polymeric material used with soil, rock, earth, or other geotechnical engineering-related material as an essential part of a man-made project, structure, or system.
The moisture content of the clay component of the GBR-C is measured in accordance with BS EN 14196.
BS EN 14196 provides the requirements on test apparatus to test the geosynthetic specimen used to determine the mass per unit area of a sample of GBR-C.
Sampling and conditioning of the geosynthetic are specified in BS EN 14196 along with the procedure to determine the moisture content of the clay component.
Calculation methods and preparation of test reports are set out in BS EN 14196.
Moreover, BS EN 13719 navigates you through the manufacturing of the geosynthetic product that can be utilized for all stages of construction to strengthen infrastructure by improving structure design, preserving water, controlling evaporation, limiting erosion, and enhancing the longevity and safety of structures.
As a result, geosynthetics are gradually gaining popularity in construction having the capability of solving geotechnical problems to a greater degree than conventional techniques being the most versatile and cost-effective ground modification materials for constructional purposes.