EN 13255:2016

Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of canals

This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction of canals, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics.
The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: filtration, separation, reinforcement and protection. The separation function will always occur in conjunction with filtration or reinforcement, and hence will not be specified alone.
This European Standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318 1.
This European Standard provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures.
Particular application cases may contain requirements regarding additional properties and – preferably standardized – test methods, if they are technically relevant.
This European Standard may be used to derive design values by taking into account factors within the context of the definitions given in EN 1997 1 (Eurocode 7), e.g. factors of safety. The design life of the product should be determined, since its function may be temporary, as a construction expediency, or permanent, for the lifetime of the structure.

Geotextilien und geotextilverwandte Produkte - Geforderte Eigenschaften für die Anwendung beim Kanalbau

Diese Europäische Norm legt die wichtigsten Eigenschaften von Geotextilien und geotextilverwandten Produkten, die beim Kanalbau verwendet werden, sowie die geeigneten Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung dieser Eigenschaften fest.
Bei ihrer vorgesehenen Anwendung werden diese Geotextilien und geotextilverwandten Produkte eine oder mehrere der folgenden Funktionen erfüllen: Filtern, Trennen, Bewehren und Schützen. Die Trennfunktion wird immer in Verbindung mit Filtern oder Bewehren genutzt, folglich ist Trennen nie allein vorgegeben.
Diese Europäische Norm ist nicht auf geosynthetische Dichtungsbahnen anwendbar, wie in EN ISO 10318-1 festgelegt.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt die Bewertung und Überprüfung der Leistungsbeständigkeit des Produkts nach dieser Europäischen Norm und Verfahren für die werkseigene Produktionskontrolle.
Besondere Anwendungen können Anforderungen hinsichtlich zusätzlicher Eigenschaften
und - vorzugsweise genormte - Prüfverfahren enthalten, wenn diese technisch relevant sind.
Diese Europäische Norm darf zur Festlegung von Bemessungswerten herangezogen werden, in dem die im Zusammenhang mit den in EN 1997-1 (Eurocode 7) angegebenen Definitionen berücksichtig werden, z. B. Sicherheitsbeiwerte, berücksichtigt werden. Für das Produkt sollte die Bemessungsdauer festgelegt werden, weil seine Funktion zeitlich befristet sein darf, als Einbauhilfe, oder dauerhaft, der Lebensdauer des Bauwerks entsprechend.

Géotextiles et produits apparentés - Caractéristiques requises pour l'utilisation dans la construction de canaux

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques pertinentes des géotextiles et produits apparentés utilisés dans la construction de canaux, ainsi que les méthodes d'essai appropriées pour déterminer ces caractéristiques.
L'utilisation prévue de ces géotextiles ou produits apparentés est de remplir au moins l'une des fonctions suivantes : filtration, séparation, renforcement et protection. La fonction séparation étant toujours utilisée conjointement avec une filtration ou un renforcement, celle-ci n'est pas spécifiée seule.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux géomembranes et géosynthétiques bentonitiques tels que définis dans l'EN ISO 10318 1.
La présente Norme européenne permet d'évaluer et de vérifier la constance des performances du produit à la présente Norme européenne et les procédures de contrôle de la production en usine.
Des cas d'application particuliers peuvent contenir des exigences sur des propriétés supplémentaires et méthodes d'essai si possible normalisées  si elles sont techniquement pertinentes.
La présente Norme européenne peut être utilisée pour déduire les valeurs de calcul en prenant en compte les facteurs définis dans l'EN 1997 1 (Eurocode 7), par exemple les facteurs de sécurité. Il convient de déterminer la durée de vie prévue du produit, puisque sa fonction peut être provisoire, pour des besoins de construction, ou permanente, pour la durée de vie de la structure.

Geotekstilije in geotekstilijam sorodni izdelki - Značilnosti, ki se zahtevajo pri gradnji kanalov

Ta evropski standard določa pomembne značilnosti geotekstilij in geotekstilijam sorodnih izdelkov, ki se uporabljajo pri gradnji kanalov, ter ustrezne preskusne metode za določitev teh značilnosti.
Te geotekstilije in geotekstilijam sorodni izdelki naj bi imeli eno ali več naslednjih funkcij: filtriranje, ločevanje, ojačitev in zaščita. Funkcija ločevanja se bo vedno pojavljala skupaj s filtriranjem ali ojačitvijo, zato ne bo ločeno opredeljena.
Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za geosintetične zapore, kakor so opredeljene v standardu EN ISO 10318.
Ta evropski standard omogoča ocenjevanje in preverjanje stalnosti funkcionalnosti izdelka v skladu s tem evropskim standardom ter postopke kontrole proizvodnje v obratu.
OPOMBA: Posamezni primeri uporabe lahko vključujejo zahteve glede dodatnih lastnosti in – po možnosti standardiziranih – preskusnih metod, če so tehnično pomembni.
Ta evropski standard se lahko uporablja za izpeljavo projektnih vrednosti ob upoštevanju dejavnikov v okviru definicij iz standarda EN 1997 1 (Evrokod 7), npr. dejavnikov varnosti. Določila naj bi se projektna življenjska doba izdelka, saj je njegova funkcija začasna, kot zagotavljanje primernosti za gradnjo, ali stalna, tj. za življenjsko dobo konstrukcije.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Oct-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Jul-2018
• ICS: 59.080.70 - Geotextiles
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 189 - Geotextiles and geotextile-related products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 189/WG 1 - ad hoc group Asphalt reinforcement
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 21-Apr-2023
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Mandate: M/107 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on geotextiles
• Mandate: M/386 - AMENDMENT TO: Mandate M/107 to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardisation work for Harmonized standards on Geotextiles
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13255:2016 - Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of canals

Relations

• Replaces: EN 13255:2014+A1:2015 - Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of canals
• Effective Date: 19-Oct-2016

Overview

EN 13255:2016 (CEN) specifies the required characteristics and test methods for geotextiles and geotextile‑related products used in canal construction. It covers products intended to provide one or more of the key functions: filtration, separation (always with filtration or reinforcement), reinforcement, and protection. The standard defines how manufacturers declare product performance, and it sets out procedures for assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) and factory production control (FPC). It does not apply to geosynthetic barriers (see EN ISO 10318‑1).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Functional scope: Filtration, separation (in combination), reinforcement, protection - with specification of relevant functions and conditions of use.
• Relevant characteristics: Includes stiffness, tensile strength of seams/joints, static puncture resistance, friction characteristics, tensile creep/creep rupture, resistance to damage during installation, and water permeability normal to the plane.
• Durability and service life: Guidance on determining design life (temporary or permanent use) and durability testing for weathering, hydrolysis and oxidation (see Annex B).
• Test methods referenced: Wide‑width tensile tests, static puncture (CBR), dynamic perforation (cone drop), water permeability (EN ISO 11058), characteristic opening size (EN ISO 12956), friction tests (EN ISO 12957‑1/2), creep tests (EN ISO 13431), and other standardized methods listed in the normative references.
• Quality and conformity: Procedures for Product Type Determination (PTD), factory production control (FPC) requirements, initial inspection, continuous surveillance and marking of products.
• Design integration: EN 13255:2016 can be used to derive design values in the context of EN 1997‑1 (Eurocode 7), taking appropriate safety factors into account.

Applications and who uses it

• Civil engineers and designers specifying geotextiles for canal lining, bank protection, filtration layers, separation layers and reinforcement in canal works.
• Manufacturers and suppliers using the standard to declare product characteristics, implement FPC and demonstrate conformity under AVCP.
• Contractors and installers ensuring selected geotextiles meet installation and performance requirements (resistance to damage, stiffness, permeability).
• Testing laboratories and certification bodies conducting the referenced standardized tests and conformity assessments.
• Authorities and specifiers referencing EN 13255:2016 in procurement and compliance documentation for inland and irrigation canals.

Related standards

• EN ISO 10318‑1 (geosynthetics terms/definitions) - geosynthetic barrier exclusion
• EN 1997‑1 (Eurocode 7) - design context and safety factors
• Key test standards referenced (examples): EN ISO 10319, EN ISO 12236, EN ISO 11058, EN ISO 12956, EN ISO 12957, EN ISO 13431

EN 13255:2016 provides a practical, standardized framework to select, test and certify geotextiles for canal construction - improving reliability, durability and regulatory compliance for waterway civil works.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Geotextilien und geotextilverwandte Produkte - Geforderte Eigenschaften für die Anwendung beim KanalbauGéotextiles et produits apparentés - Caractéristiques requises pour l'utilisation dans la construction de canauxGeotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of canals93.020Zemeljska dela. Izkopavanja. Gradnja temeljev. Dela pod zemljoEarthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works59.080.70GeotekstilijeGeotextilesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13255:2016SIST EN 13255:2016en,fr,de01-december-2016SIST EN 13255:2016SLOVENSKI
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Factory production control . 16 A.1 Factory production control scheme . 16 A.1.1 General . 16 A.1.2 Product design . 16 A.1.3 Production . 16 A.1.4 Finished products . 16 A.1.5 Provisions applicable to A.1.2, A.1.3 and A.1.4 (to be used where appropriate) . 17 A.2 Assessment of a factory production control (FPC) system. 18 A.2.1 General . 18 A.2.2 Checklist . 18 A.2.3 Test frequency . 22 Annex B (normative)
Durability aspects . 23 B.1 General . 23 B.1.1 Service life . 23 SIST EN 13255:2016

Guidelines for the selection of the appropriate standard in a specific application . 29 Annex D (informative)
Significant technical changes to superseded versions of this standard . 31 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation . 32 Bibliography . 46
EN 14574 – – – A (11) Characteristic opening size EN ISO 12956 A A – - - (12) Water permeability normal to the plane (velocity index) EN ISO 11058 A A S - - (13) Durability According to Annex B A A A A SIST EN 13255:2016

A: relevant to all conditions of use
S: relevant to specific conditions of use
“–”: indicates that the characteristic is not relevant for that function. a
Static puncture resistance may not be relevant for some types of products, e.g. GGR, GCO-R or GST. b
If the mechanical properties (tensile strength and static puncture) are coded “A” in this Table, the use of only one, either tensile strength or static puncture, is usually sufficient in a project specification. c
The strength of internal structural junctions of geocells shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 13426-1. d
The strength of internal structural junctions of geocomposites shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 13426-2. SIST EN 13255:2016

For the durability aspects, see Table 1 and Annex B. The results of PTD tests shall be recorded and be available for inspection. The sample for the PTD tests shall be drawn according to EN ISO 9862 from a normal production run using the same materials and forming processes as used for the full production process. The size of the sample shall be big enough to allow the determination of the characteristics specified in Table 2. Handmade samples, short trial batches and other development prototypes may be tested by the same methods, but shall not be used for establishing characteristic values in PTD tests. 5.4 Factory production control (FPC) A FPC scheme shall be established and documented in a manual prior to a product type being placed on the market. Subsequently, any fundamental changes in raw materials and additives, manufacturing procedures or the control scheme that affect the properties or use of a product shall be recorded in the manual. The manual shall include the FPC procedures relevant to the declared properties, as confirmed by the product type determination. The FPC procedures shall consist of a permanent internal production control system to ensure that such products comply with this European Standard and that the measured values conform to the declared values. Annex A (normative) lists all the items that shall be considered to determine the appropriate control measures for a product. The manufacturer shall establish control measures for the relevant items and record them in his FPC manual. These measures shall be described in detail, including the type of tests to be performed and the frequency of these tests (see also A.2). When relevant, the procedure given in A.2.3 shall be used to check the conformity of the product for one or more characteristics. SIST EN 13255:2016

Factory production control A.1 Factory production control scheme A.1.1 General The items to be addressed in the factory production control manual relating to the system of control, determined from 5.4, are given in A.1. The single steps of factory production control are addressed in the check-list (A.2). NOTE Manufacturers operating an FPC system, which complies with EN ISO 9001 and which addresses the provisions of this European Standard, are considered to be able to satisfy the FPC requirements of this European Standard. A.1.2 Product design The manufacturer shall describe how product design requirements and criteria are identified, checked, controlled and updated to be unambiguous and relevant to the use of the product and its specification. The manufacturer shall describe the communication of the product design to the internal production departments or to external subcontractors. A.1.3 Production A.1.3.1 Raw or incoming materials The manufacturer shall define the acceptance criteria of raw or incoming materials and the procedures that he operates to ensure that these are met. The manufacturer shall document by analyses and/or certificates from his suppliers that all raw or incoming materials meet the declared performance, including durability performance. A.1.3.2 Production process The relevant features of the plant and production process shall be defined giving the frequency of the inspections, checks and tests, together with the values or criteria required on equipment and on work in process. The actions to be taken when control values or criteria are not obtained shall be recorded. These records shall be available for inspection. A.1.4 Finished products A.1.4.1 Tests on the finished product The size of the samples and the frequency of sampling, together with the results obtained, shall be recorded. These records shall be available for inspection. A.1.4.2 Alternative tests Where alternative tests to the reference tests are used, details of the alternative tests and procedures together with their correlation with the reference tests shall be recorded and shall be made available for inspection. SIST EN 13255:2016

Design 1.1 – Has the manufacturer a description how design requirements and criteria are identified, checked, controlled and updated to be unambiguous and relevant to the use of the product and its specification? To be assessed only if claimed by the manufacturer Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 1.2 – Has the manufacturer a description of the communication of the design to the internal production departments or to external subcontractors? To be assessed only if claimed by the manufacturer. Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 2 Product identification and traceability 2.1 – What are the means used for the unique identification of any individual finished product? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 2.2 – Is it possible to identify and check date, place and general manufacturing conditions (including E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. SIST EN 13255:2016

3 Production process control 3.1 – Are there documents which define the production process parameters which could affect quality? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 3.2 –Are the standards and procedures implemented? E
3.3 – Are the specified requirements concerning process validation, including the associated personnel and equipment, documented? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 4 Inspection and testing on receipt of raw materials 4.1 – Are there specification sheets concerning incoming raw materials? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 4.2 – Are there documents which define what shall be done in case of non-conformance of raw materials? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 4.3 – Are the nature and frequency of the evaluation of incoming raw materials described and followed? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 5 Inspection and testing during manufacturing 5.1 – Are there inspections or tests during the manufacturing process with specific requirement for the results? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 5.2 – Are there documents concerning inspection or testing during the manufacturing process with requirement for the results? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 5.3 – Do they define what shall be done in case of non-conformance of the product with the requirements? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 5.4 – Are non-conforming products isolated from conform products when they are detected during manufacturing? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 5.5 – Is there a procedure for handling non-conforming products? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 6 Final inspection and testing 6.1 – Are there installations, equipment and personnel for final inspection and tests? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. This requirement may be fulfilled by concluding a SIST EN 13255:2016
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