What is BS EN 13257 - Geotextiles and geotextile related products used in solid waste disposals about?
BS EN 13257 specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in solid waste disposals, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics.
BS EN 13257 provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the product to this European Standard and factory production control procedures.
Who is BS EN 13257 - Geotextiles and geotextile related products used in solid waste disposals for?
BS EN 13257 on characteristics required for use in solid waste disposals is useful for:
- Waste management authorities
- Waste treatment plants
- Geotextiles and geotextile related products manufacturers
- Public works department officials
Why should you use BS EN 13257 - Geotextiles and geotextile related products used in solid waste disposals?
The main functions of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in solid waste disposals 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 13257 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 13257 also includes procedures for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance and factory production control.
BS EN 13257 may also be used by designers, end-users and other interested parties to define which functions and conditions of use are relevant.
BS EN 13257 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BS EN 13257:2016 supersedes BS EN 13257:2014+A1:2015 which has been withdrawn. BS EN 13257:2016 has been editorially revised.