Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of tunnels and underground structures

This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction of tunnels and underground structures, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics.
The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to protect geosynthetic barriers used in tunnels and underground structures.
This European Standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318.
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.
NOTE   Particular application cases may contain requirements regarding additional properties and – preferably standardised – 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 im Tunnelbau und in Tiefbauwerken

Diese Europäische Norm legt die wichtigsten Eigenschaften von Geotextilien und geotextilverwandten Produkten, die im Tunnelbau und in Tiefbauwerken verwendet werden, sowie die geeigneten Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung dieser Eigenschaften fest.
Die vorgesehene Anwendung dieser im Tunnelbau und in Tiefbauwerken verwendeten Geotextilien und geotextilverwandten Produkte ist das Schützen von geosynthetischen Dichtungsbahnen.
Diese Europäische Norm ist nicht auf geosynthetische Dichtungsbahnen anwendbar, wie in EN ISO 10318 festgelegt.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt die Bewertung und Überprüfung der Leistungsbeständigkeit des Produkts nach dieser Europäischen Norm und die werkseigene Produktionskontrolle.
ANMERKUNG   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, z. B. Sicherheitsbeiwerte, berücksichtigt werden. Für das Produkt sollte die vorgesehene Nutzungsdauer festgelegt werden, weil seine Funktion zeitlich befristet sein darf, als Einbauhilfe oder dauerhaft, weil sie der Nutzungsdauer des Bauwerks entspricht.

Géotextiles et produits apparentés - Caractéristiques requises pour l’utilisation dans la construction de tunnels et de structures souterraines

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques pertinentes des géotextiles et produits apparentés utilisés dans la construction des tunnels et des structures souterraines ainsi que les méthodes d’essai appropriées pour déterminer ces caractéristiques.
L’application de ces géotextiles ou produits apparentés est de protéger les géomembranes et/ou géosynthétiques bentonitiques utilisés dans les tunnels et les structures souterraines.
La présente norme ne s’applique pas aux géomembranes et géosynthétiques bentonitiques tels que définis dans l'EN ISO 10318.
La présente norme permet d’évaluer la conformité et la constance de performance du produit à la présente norme européenne et les procédures de contrôle de la production en usine.
Cette norme définit les exigences concernant la présentation des propriétés des produits à satisfaire par les producteurs et les distributeurs.
Des cas d’application particuliers ou des spécifications nationales peuvent contenir des exigences sur des propriétés supplémentaires et méthodes d’essais - si possible normalisées - si elles sont techniquement pertinentes et ne 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 tunelov in podzemeljskih delov

Ta evropski standard določa pomembne značilnosti geotekstilij in geotekstilijam sorodnih izdelkov, ki se uporabljajo pri gradnji tunelov in podzemeljskih delov, ter ustrezne preskusne metode za določitev teh značilnosti. Te geotekstilije in geotekstilijam sorodni izdelki naj bi se uporabljali za zaščito geosintetičnih zapor, ki se uporabljajo pri tunelih in podzemeljskih delih. Ta standard ne velja za geosintetične zapore, kakor so opredeljene v standardu EN ISO 10318. Ta standard omogoča ocenjevanje in preverjanje stalnosti delovanja izdelka v skladu s tem evropskim standardom ter postopke kontrole proizvodnje v obratu.

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EN 13256:2014+A1:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of tunnels and underground structures". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction of tunnels and underground structures, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics. The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to protect geosynthetic barriers used in tunnels and underground structures. This European Standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318. 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. NOTE Particular application cases may contain requirements regarding additional properties and – preferably standardised – 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.

This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction of tunnels and underground structures, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics. The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to protect geosynthetic barriers used in tunnels and underground structures. This European Standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318. 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. NOTE Particular application cases may contain requirements regarding additional properties and – preferably standardised – 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.

EN 13256:2014+A1:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.70 - Geotextiles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 13256:2014+A1:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13256:2014, EN 13256:2014/FprA1, EN 13256:2016, EN ISO 13426-2:2024, EN ISO 13426-1:2019, EN ISO 13433:2025, EN ISO 10722:2019, EN ISO 10319:2024, EN ISO 3696:1995, EN 12447:2021, EN ISO 10318-2:2015, EN 14574:2015, EN ISO 13438:2018, EN ISO 10321:2008, EN 12226:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 13256:2014+A1:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; Standardization Mandates: M/107, M/386. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Geotextilien und geotextilverwandte Produkte - Geforderte Eigenschaften für die Anwendung im Tunnelbau und in TiefbauwerkenGéotextiles et produits apparentés - Caractéristiques requises pour l’utilisation dans la construction de tunnels et de structures souterrainesGeotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of tunnels and underground structures93.060Gradnja predorovTunnel construction93.020Zemeljska dela. Izkopavanja. Gradnja temeljev. Dela pod zemljoEarthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works59.080.70GeotekstilijeGeotextilesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13256:2014+A1:2015SIST EN 13256:2014+A1:2015en,fr,de01-april-2015SIST EN 13256:2014+A1:2015SLOVENSKI
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EN 13256:2014+A1
February 2015 ICS 59.080.70 Supersedes EN 13256:2014English Version
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of tunnels and underground structures
Géotextiles et produits apparentés - Caractéristiques requises pour l'utilisation dans la construction de tunnels et de structures souterraines
Geotextilien und geotextilverwandte Produkte - Geforderte Eigenschaften für die Anwendung im Tunnelbau und in Tiefbauwerken This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 November 2013 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 13 December 2014.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Factory production control . 14 A.1 Factory production control scheme . 14 A.1.1 General . 14 A.1.2 Product design . 14 A.1.3 Production . 14 A.1.4 Finished products . 14 A.1.5 Provisions applicable to A.1.2, A.1.3 and A.1.4 (to be used where appropriate) . 15 A.2 Assessment of a factory production control (FPC) system . 16 A.2.1 General . 16 A.2.2 Checklist . 16 A.2.3 Test frequency . 20 Annex B (normative)
!Durability aspects" . 21 B.1 General . 21 B.1.1 Service life . 21 B.1.2 Initial and repeat testing of durability . 21 B.1.3 Use of rework material . 22 SIST EN 13256:2014+A1:2015

Guidelines for the selection of the appropriate standard in a specific application . 27 Annex D (informative)
Significant technical changes to the superseded standard . 29 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation . 30 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 30 ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP of Geotextiles and geotextiles-related products for the use in the construction of tunnels and underground structures . 31 ZA.2.1 Systems of AVCP . 31 ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP) . 33 ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 36 Bibliography . 39
Determination of the resistance to weathering EN 12226, Geosynthetics
General tests for evaluation following durability testing EN 12447, Geotextiles and geotextile-related products
Screening test method for determining the resistance to hydrolysis in water EN 14574, Geosynthetics
Determination of the pyramid puncture resistance of supported geosynthetics EN ISO 9862, Geosynthetics
Sampling and preparation of test specimens (ISO 9862) EN ISO 1043-1, Plastics
Symbols and abbreviated terms
Part 1: Basic polymers and their special characteristics (ISO 1043-1) !EN ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use
Specification and test methods (ISO 3696)" EN ISO 10318, Geosynthetics
Terms and definitions (ISO 10318) EN ISO 10319, Geosynthetics
Wide-width tensile test (ISO 10319) EN ISO 10320, Geotextiles and geotextile-related products
Identification on site (ISO 10320) EN ISO 10321, Geosynthetics
Tensile test for joints/seams by wide-width strip method (ISO 10321) EN ISO 10722, Geosynthetics
Index test procedure for the evaluation of mechanical damage under repeated loading
Damage caused by granular material (ISO 10722) EN ISO 12236, Geosynthetics
Static puncture test (CBR test) (ISO 12236) SIST EN 13256:2014+A1:2015

Determination of friction characteristics
Part 1: Direct shear test (ISO 12957-1) EN ISO 12957-2, Geosynthetics
Determination of friction characteristics
Part 2: Inclined plane test (ISO 12957-2) EN ISO 13426-1, Geotextiles and geotextile-related products
Strength of internal structural junctions
Part 1: Geocells (ISO 13426-1) EN ISO 13426-2, Geotextiles and geotextile-related products
Strength of internal structural junctions
Part 2: Geocomposites (ISO 13426-2) EN ISO 13433, Geosynthetics
Dynamic perforation test (cone drop test) (ISO 13433) EN ISO 13438, Geotextiles and geotextile-related products
Screening test method for determining the resistance to oxidation (ISO 13438) ISO 10390, Soil quality — Determination of pH ASTM D7409 — 07e1, Standard Test Method for Carboxyl End Group Content of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Yarns ASTM D4603 — 03(2011)e1, Standard Test Method for Determining Inherent Viscosity of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) (PET) by Glass Capillary Viscometer 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 10318 and the following apply. 3.1.1 product geotextile or geotextile-related product 3.1.2 specification any document in which the work, functions and specific conditions of use of the product are described 3.1.3 rework material (RWM) material that is generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it 3.1.4 post-consumer material (PCM) material generated by households or by commercial, industrial and institutional facilities in their role as end-users of the product which can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of material from the distribution chain 3.1.5 post-industrial material (PIM) material diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process SIST EN 13256:2014+A1:2015

aramid — GCO-D: geocomposite drainage 4 Required characteristics and corresponding methods of test 4.1 General The main function of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction of tunnels and underground structures is protection. If a drainage or erosion control system is integrated in the construction, the requirements of the appropriate standards shall also be fulfilled. The specification shall define which conditions of use are relevant (see Table 1). The producer shall provide the necessary data based on the requirements and test methods specified in this European Standard, as described in 5.1. The characteristics, their relevance to the conditions of use, and the test methods to be used, are specified in Table 1. The list of characteristics in Table 1 includes those needed for regulatory purposes (H), those relevant to all conditions of use (A), and those relevant to specific conditions of use (S). The indication “–” means that the characteristic is not relevant for that function. Where, for the same property, data for more than one function shall be provided, the following ranking order shall be observed: H overrules A, A overrules S, and S overrules “–”. The functions and conditions of use, corresponding with the S-coded characteristics in Table 1, are specified in 4.3. Durability shall be assessed in accordance with the requirements of Annex B. 4.2 Selection of the appropriate standard in a specific application Guidelines for the selection of the appropriate standard in a specific application are given in Annex C. SIST EN 13256:2014+A1:2015

H: required for regulatory purposes
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-D or GST. b If the mechanical properties (tensile strength and static puncture) are coded “H” in this Table, the producer shall provide data for both. The use of only one, either tensile strength or static puncture, is sufficient in a tender 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 13256:2014+A1:2015

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 satisfying 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 13256:2014+A1:2015

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. SIST EN 13256:2014+A1:2015

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. SIST EN 13256:2014+A1:2015

This requirement may be fulfilled by concluding a subcontracting agreement with one or more organizations or persons having the necessary skills and equipment. 6.2 – Are there standards and methods for final inspection and testing? Have they been implemented? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 6.3 – What tests are implemented (standard used) and at what frequency? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. These tests should preferably be the reference test methods called up in the harmonized standards and used for ITT. If the tests are not performed to these reference methods, there shall be a proven correlation between the test(s) used for FPC and the corresponding reference test. 6.4 – Are the characteristics tested in accordance with the announced “application / function” combination(s) (see the relevant harmonized standard(s))? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 6.5 – Are there documented specifications concerning the results for final inspection and testing? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 6.6 – Are there documented procedures which define what shall be done in case of non-conformance of the final product with the specified requirements? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 6.7 – Are there appropriated records which complete evidence that a product has been tested and is in conformance with the specified requirements? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 6.8 – Is it possible through these records to identify the persons responsible for testing final products and for releasing the products for the market? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 7 Control of inspection, measuring and test equipment 7.1 – Are there defined procedures to control, calibrate and maintain the equipment used, to bring evidence of the conformance of the products with the specified requirements? E Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. SIST EN 13256:2014+A1:2015

Refer to the manufacturer's documentation. 10.2 – Are handling, storage and packaging methods and means appropriate to prevent final products from being damaged or deteriorated?
10.3 – Is the labelling of final products in conformance with the provisions
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