What is BS EN 13254 - Geotextiles and geotextile related products-construction of reservoirs and dams about?
BS EN 13254 specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction of reservoirs and dams, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics.
BS EN 13254 helps you improve the construction quality of reservoirs and dams using geotextiles and geotextile related products.
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The term “product” used in BS EN 13254 refers to a geotextile or geotextile-related product.
Who is BS EN 13254 - Geotextiles and geotextile related products-construction of reservoirs and dams for?
BS EN 13254 on required Characteristics required for the use in the construction of reservoirs and dams is useful for:
- Civil engineers
- Geotextiles and geotextile related products manufacturers
- Construction companies
- Government bodies constructing reservoirs and dams
Why should you use BS EN 13254 - Geotextiles and geotextile related products-construction of reservoirs and dams?
The main functions of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction of reservoirs and dams are filtration, separation, reinforcement, and protection. If a drainage or erosion control system is integrated into the construction, the requirements of the appropriate standards shall also be fulfilled. As the separation function is always used in conjunction with another function, the separation function shall never be specified alone.
BS EN 13254 allows manufacturers to describe geotextiles and geotextile-related products based on declared values for characteristics relevant to the intended use and if tested to the specified method. BS EN 13254 also includes procedures for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance and factory production control.
BS EN 13254 is part of a series of standards, addressing the requirements for geotextiles and geotextile-related products when used in a specific application. Annex C provides guidance on how to select the appropriate standard.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13254:2016 supersedes BS EN 13254:2014+A1:2015 which has been withdrawn. BS EN 13254:2016 has been editorially revised.