EN ISO 9862:2023/A1:2026

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 29-Sep-2026
• ICS: 59.080.70 - Geotextiles
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 189 - Geotextiles and geotextile-related products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 189/WG 2 - Terminology, identification, sampling and classification
• Current Stage: 6055 - CEN Ratification completed (DOR) - Publishing
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2026
• Due Date: 18-May-2027
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 9862:2024/kFprA1:2026 - Geosynthetics - Sampling and preparation of test specimens - Amendment 1: Sample preparation for Geosynthetic Cementitious Composites (GCCs) (ISO 9862:2023/FDAM 1:2026)

• Consolidated By: ISO 9862:2023/Amd 1:2026 - Geosynthetics — Sampling and preparation of test specimens — Amendment 1: Sample preparation for geosynthetic cementitious composites (GCCs)
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN ISO 9862:2023 - Geosynthetics - Sampling and preparation of test specimens (ISO 9862:2023)
• Effective Date: 05-Mar-2025

Overview

EN ISO 9862:2023/A1:2026 is an amendment to the geosynthetics standard ISO 9862:2023, focused on sampling and preparation of test specimens. This amendment adds specific guidance for Geosynthetic Cementitious Composites (GCCs), helping align specimen preparation with the needs of hydrated and cured material states.

As part of the broader geosynthetics testing framework, the document supports more consistent sample preparation for test specimens and is relevant for laboratories, manufacturers, and conformity assessment activities involved in geosynthetic materials. It is associated with CEN and the ISO technical committee work on geosynthetics.

Key Topics

This amendment introduces practical updates for GCC sample preparation and clarifies terminology used in testing contexts.

• New normative reference
  • Adds ASTM D8030/8030M-24 as a reference for GCC sample preparation.
• Updated terminology
  • Defines cured as the state of a GCC after initial hydration and setting.
  • Defines uncured as the state before hydration.
  • Defines hydrated as exposure to water under specific conditions for a specific period.
• Cutting requirements
  • Specifies that GCC specimens intended for hydrated (wet) or cured (wetted and hardened) testing shall be cut from uncured samples.
  • The source sample must be oversized by at least 25 mm along each side of the perimeter.
• Preparation guidance
  • Directs users preparing hydrated and cured GCC specimens to ASTM D8030/D8030M.

These additions improve clarity for geosynthetics specimen preparation and support more consistent handling of GCC materials in testing environments.

Applications

EN ISO 9862:2023/A1:2026 is relevant wherever reliable geosynthetics testing is required, especially for GCC-related work.

Typical applications include:

• Laboratory testing of geosynthetics and GCC specimens
• Quality assurance in manufacturing and material evaluation
• Preparation of test coupons and specimens for wet and cured conditions
• Conformity assessment and technical documentation
• Specification support for projects using geosynthetic cementitious composites

This makes the amendment useful for organizations seeking standardized methods for sampling geosynthetics and preparing specimens for comparison, testing, and validation.

Related Standards

The amendment is directly linked to the base standard:

• ISO 9862:2023 - Geosynthetics - Sampling and preparation of test specimens

It also references:

• ASTM D8030/8030M-24 - Standard Practice for Sample Preparation for GCCM

Related classification context:

• ICS 59.080.70 - Geotextiles

For users working with geosynthetics standards, this amendment strengthens the framework for GCC specimen preparation while supporting consistent testing practice across laboratories and regions.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 9862:2024/oprA1:2025
01-december-2025
Geosintetika - Vzorčenje in priprava vzorcev za preskušanje - Dopolnilo A1:
Priprava vzorcev za geosintetične cementne kompozite (ISO 9862:2023/DAmd
1:2025)
Geosynthetics - Sampling and preparation of test specimens - Amendment 1: Sample
preparation for Geosynthetic Cementitious Composites (GCCs) (ISO
9862:2023/DAmd1:2025)
Geokunststoffe - Probenahme und Vorbereitung der Messproben - Änderung 1 (ISO
9862:2023/DAmd 1:2025)
Géosynthétiques - Échantillonnage et préparation des éprouvettes - Amendement 1:
Titre manque (ISO 9862:2023/DAmd1:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 9862:2023/prA1:2025
ICS:
59.080.70 Geotekstilije Geotextiles
SIST EN ISO 9862:2024/oprA1:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN ISO 9862:2024/oprA1:2025

SIST EN ISO 9862:2024/oprA1:2025
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Amendment
ISO 9862:2023/
DAM 1
ISO/TC 221
Geosynthetics — Sampling and
Secretariat: BSI
preparation of test specimens
Voting begins on:
AMENDMENT 1: Sample preparation
2025-09-22
for Geosynthetic Cementitious
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Composites (GCCs) 2025-12-15
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