SIST EN 15381:2009
(Main)Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in pavements and asphalt overlays
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in pavements and asphalt overlays
This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of metallic and non-metallic geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction of pavements and asphalt overlays and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics.
The intended use of these geotextiles and geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: reinforcement, stress relief and barrier. The use of geotextiles and geotextile-related products is to be considered as a part of an interlayer and asphalt overlay system.
This standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318.
This standard provides for evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures.
This standard defines requirements to be met by manufacturers and distributors with regard to the presentation of product properties.
NOTE 1 Particular application cases or national specifications may contain additional requirements regarding product application or installation and specifying preferably standardized test methods, if they are technically relevant and not conflicting with European Standards.
Geotextilien und geotextilverwandte Produkte - Eigenschaften, die für die Anwendung beim Bau von Fahrbahndecken und Asphaltdeckschichten erforderlich sind
Diese Europäische Norm legt die relevanten Eigenschaften von metallischen und nichtmetallischen Geotextilien und geotextilverwandten Produkten, die beim Bau von Fahrbahndecken und Asphaltdeckschichten verwendet werden, sowie die geeigneten Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung dieser Eigenschaften fest.
Die bestimmungsgemäße Anwendung dieser Geotextilien und geotextilverwandten Produkte besteht in der Erfüllung einer oder mehrerer der folgenden Funktionen: Bewehren, Spannungsentlastung und Abdichten. Die Verwendung von Geotextilien und geotextilverwandten Produkten ist als ein Bestandteil eines Zwischenschicht- und Asphalt¬deckschichtsystems zu betrachten.
Diese Europäische Norm ist nicht auf geosynthetische Dichtungsbahnen, wie in EN ISO 10318 festgelegt, anwendbar.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt die Konformitätsbewertung des Produktes bezüglich dieser Europäischen Norm und die werkseigene Produktionskontrolle.
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen fest, die von Herstellern und Händlern für die Darstellung von Produkteigenschaften zu beachten sind.
ANMERKUNG 1 Besondere Anwendungen oder nationale Bestimmungen können Anforderungen hinsichtlich zusätzlicher Eigenschaften und – vorzugsweise genormter – Prüfverfahren enthalten, wenn diese technisch relevant sind und sie Europäischen Normen nicht entgegenstehen.
Géotextiles et produits apparentés - Caractéristiques requises pour l'utilisation dans les chaussées et couches de roulement en enrobés
La présente norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques applicables des géotextiles et produits apparentés utilisés dans la construction des chaussées et de couches de roulement en enrobés et les méthodes d'essai appropriées pour la détermination de ces caractéristiques.
L'utilisation prévue de ces géotextiles et produits apparentés est de satisfaire l'une ou plusieurs des fonctions suivantes : le renforcement, la réduction de contraintes et l’utilisation en tant que couche d'étanchéité. L'utilisation de géotextiles et produits apparentés doit être considérée comme faisant partie d'un complexe intercouches et de couche de roulement en enrobé.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux géomembranes définies dans l’EN ISO 10318.
La présente norme donne les informations permettant d'évaluer la conformité du produit à la présente Norme européenne et définissant les procédures de contrôle de fabrication en usine.
La présente norme définit les exigences auxquelles les fabricants et distributeurs doivent satisfaire pour la présentation des propriétés du produit.
NOTE 1 Dans certains cas particuliers d'application ou pour des spécifications nationales, des propriétés et des méthodes d'essai supplémentaires - de préférence normalisées - peuvent être définies à condition qu'elles soient pertinentes d'un point de vue technique et qu'elles ne soient pas en opposition avec les Normes européennes.
Geotekstilije in geotekstilijam sorodni izdelki - Zahtevane lastnosti za uporabo na voziščih in asfaltnih prevlekah
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Geotextilien und geotextilverwandte Produkte - Eigenschaften, die für die Anwendung beim Bau von Fahrbahndecken und Asphaltdeckschichten erforderlich sindGéotextiles et produits apparentés - Caractéristiques requises pour l'utilisation dans les chaussées et couches de roulement en enrobésGeotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in pavements and asphalt overlays93.080.20Materiali za gradnjo cestRoad construction materials59.080.70GeotekstilijeGeotextilesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15381:2008SIST EN 15381:2009en,fr,de01-januar-2009SIST EN 15381:2009SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 15381:2009
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15381August 2008ICS 59.080.70; 93.080.20 English VersionGeotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristicsrequired for use in pavements and asphalt overlaysGéotextiles et produits apparentés - Caractéristiquesrequises pour l'utilisation dans les chaussées et couchesde roulement en enrobésGeotextilien und geotextilverwandte Produkte -Eigenschaften, die für die Anwendung beim Bau vonFahrbahndecken und Asphaltdeckschichten erforderlichsindThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 July 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2008 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15381:2008: ESIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword.4 Introduction.5 1 Scope.6 2 Normative references.6 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations.7 3.1 Terms and definitions.7 3.2 Abbreviations.8 4 Required characteristics and corresponding test methods.8 4.1 General.8 4.2
Characteristics relevant to specific conditions of use.10 4.2.1 General.10 4.2.2 Alkaline resistance.10 4.2.3 Melting point.11 4.2.4 Resistance to weathering.11 5 Evaluation of conformity.11 5.1 General.11 5.2 Verification of values.11 5.3 Initial type tests.12 5.4 Factory production control.12 5.5 Inspection.13 6 Marking.13 Annex A (normative)
Factory production control.14 A.1 Items to be addressed in a factory production control system.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 Applicable to A.1.2, A1.3 and A.1.4 (to be used where appropriate).15 A.2 Checklist for the assessment of a factory production control system.16 A.2.1 General.16 A.2.2 Checklist.16 Annex B (normative)
Durability aspects.21 B.1 Weathering.21 B.2 Alkaline resistance.22 B.3 Corrosion resistance.22 Annex C (normative)
Test method for the determination of the bitumen retention in paving fabrics used in pavements and asphalt overlays.23 C.0 Introduction.23 C.1 Scope.23 C.2 Test specimens.23 C.2.1 Handling.23 C.2.2 Selection.23 C.2.3 Number and dimensions.23 C.2.4 Condition of specimens.24 C.3 Testing procedure.24 C.4 Test report.25 Annex D (normative)
Tensile test on steel wire mesh.26 SIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 3 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive.27 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics.27 ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in pavements and asphalt overlays.30 ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity.30 ZA2.2 Certificate and declaration of conformity.31 ZA.3 CE-marking and labelling.32 Bibliography.36
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EN 15381:2008 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 15381:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 189 “Geosynthetics”, the secretariat of which is held by IBN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2010. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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EN 15381:2008 (E) 5 Introduction This standard allows manufacturers to describe geotextiles and geotextile-related products on the basis of declared values for characteristics relevant to the intended use and if tested to the specified method. It also includes procedures for evaluation of conformity and factory production control. This standard may also be used by designers, end-users and other interested parties and enables them to define which functions and conditions of use are relevant. Performance and index tests for several characteristics are still under study and will be included when the standard is revised. The term “product” which is used in this standard refers to geotextiles and geotextile-related products. This European Standard is part of a series of standards, addressing the requirements for geotextiles and geotextile-related products when used in a specific application.
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EN 15381:2008 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of metallic and non-metallic geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction of pavements and asphalt overlays and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics.
The intended use of these geotextiles and geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: reinforcement, stress relief and barrier. The use of geotextiles and geotextile-related products is to be considered as a part of an interlayer and asphalt overlay system. This standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318. This standard provides for evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures. This standard defines requirements to be met by manufacturers and distributors with regard to the presentation of product properties. NOTE 1 Particular application cases or national specifications may contain additional requirements regarding product application or installation and specifying preferably standardized test methods, if they are technically relevant and not conflicting with European Standards. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1426, Bitumen and bituminous binders – Determination of needle penetration EN 10002-1, Metallic materials – Tensile testing – Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature EN 10080, Steel for the reinforcement of concrete – Weldable reinforcing steel – General EN 10223-3, Steel wire and wire products for fences – Part 3: Hexagonal steel wire netting for engineering purposes EN 10244-2, Steel wire and wire products – Non ferrous metallic coatings on steel wire – Part 2: Zinc or zinc alloy coatings prEN 10348, Steel for the reinforcement of concrete – Galvanized reinforcing steel EN 12224, Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Determination of the resistance to weathering EN 14030, Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Screening test method for determining the resistance to acid and alkaline liquids (ISO/TR 12960:1998, modified) EN ISO 1043-1:2001, Plastics – Symbols and abbreviated terms – Part 1: Basic polymers and their special characteristics (ISO 1043-1:2001) EN ISO 3146, Plastics –– Determination of melting behaviour (melting temperature or melting range) of semi-crystalline polymers by capillary tube and polarizing-microscope methods (ISO 3146:2000) EN ISO 9862, Geosynthetics – Sampling and preparation of test specimens (ISO 9862:2005) EN ISO 10318:2005, Geosynthetics – Terms and definitions (ISO 10318:2005) SIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 7 EN ISO 10319, Geotextiles – Wide-width tensile test (ISO 10319:1993) EN ISO 10320, Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Identification on site (ISO 10320:1999) EN ISO 12236, Geosynthetics – Static puncture test (CBR test) (ISO 12236:2006) EN ISO 13433, Geosynthetics – Dynamic perforation test (cone drop test) (ISO 13433:2006) EN ISO 13934-1, Textiles – Tensile properties of fabrics – Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1:1999) EN ISO 15630-2, Steel for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete — Test methods — Part 2: Welded fabric (ISO 15630-2:2002) ASTM A975-97 (2003), Standard specification for double-twisted hexagonal mesh gabions and revet mattresses (metallic-coated steel wire or metallic-coated steel wire with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) coating) ASTM D6637-01, Standard test method for determining tensile properties of geogrids by the single or multi-rib tensile method 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 10318:2005 and the following apply: 3.1.1 asphalt overlay upper layer of a pavement which is in contact with traffic 3.1.2 course structural element of a pavement, laid in one or more layers 3.1.3 pavement structure, composed of one or more courses, to support the passage of traffic 3.1.4 specification any document in which the work, functions and specific conditions of use of the product are described 3.1.5 interlayer system geotextiles or geotextile-related products bonded in between two courses 3.1.6 tack coat bituminous emulsion or hot bitumen, used to fix and/or impregnate a geotextile or geotextile-related product between the under- and overlay 3.1.7 stress relief
STR function provided by a bitumen-saturated paving fabric (non-woven or purpose-built composite) which – when properly installed between a road surface and a new asphalt overlay – allows for slight differential movements SIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 8 between the two layers and thus provides stress relief, which delays or arrests crack propagation in the asphalt overlay 3.1.8 interlayer barrier function provided by paving fabrics, which act – in conjunction with a bitumen layer – as a barrier to the ingress of water and thus prevent or delay the deterioration of the pavement 3.1.9 product geotextile or geotextile-related product 3.2 Abbreviations For the purposes of this document the following abbreviations from EN ISO 1043-1:2001 apply: PA:
polyamide PE:
polyethylene PET:
polyethylene terephthalate (“polyester”) PP:
polypropylene PVA:
polyvinyl alcohol Furthermore the following abbreviations apply: MD:
machine direction CMD:
cross machine direction 4 Required characteristics and corresponding test methods 4.1 General The main function of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction and rehabilitation of roads and pavements subjected to thermal, fatigue and reflective cracking is to reduce the amount of cracking in a new pavement or asphalt overlay. In addition, a barrier to top-down water ingress to the subbase and/or subgrade may be provided for.
This is achieved by reinforcement, stress relief, (interlayer) barrier or a combination of these functions.
The producer of the geotextiles and geotextile-related products shall provide the data based on the results of tests specified in this standard. The characteristics, their relevance to the conditions of use, and the test methods to be used, are given in Tables 1 and 2. The list of characteristics in these tables includes those needed for regulatory purposes (H) (see also [1]), those relevant to all conditions of use (A), and those relevant to specific conditions of use (S). ”- -” indicates 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 characteristics, marked with “S” in Table 1, are specified in 4.2. SIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 9 The producer of the geotextile or geotextile-related product shall provide the data based on the results of tests specified in this standard, as described in 5.1. For the assessment of durability aspects (weathering, alkaline resistance or corrosion resistance) the rules described in Annex B shall be observed. Table 1 - Non-metallic geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in pavements and asphalt overlays – Functions, function-related characteristics and test methods to be used
Characteristic Test method Function
Reinforce-ment Stress relief Interlayer barrier
(1) Tensile strength
EN ISO 10319 a H H H (2) Elongation at maximum load
EN ISO 10319 a
H H H (3) Dynamic perforation
b EN ISO 13433 H - - H (4) Static puncture strength b
EN ISO 12236 H H H (5) Durability Annex B H H H (6) Resistance to weathering c
EN 12224
B.1 of this standard S S S (7) Bitumen retention
Annex C - - H A (8) Melting point
EN ISO 3146
S S S (9) Alkaline resistance (see remark 3) EN 14030 B.2 of this standard S S S Relevance H: required for regulatory purposes
A: relevant to all conditions of use, but not mandatory for design or specifications S: relevant to specific conditions of use “- - “ indicates that the characteristic is not relevant for that function. a
EN ISO 10319 may not be suitable for specific products (e.g. glass fibre grids). In these cases the more appropriate methods EN ISO 13934-1 or ASTM D6637-01 shall be used. In any case, tensile tests shall be performed on finished products. b
The principle of this test may not be applicable for all materials and the validity of the test for some types of products, e.g. grids, should be considered. If tensile strength and static puncture are coded "H" in this table, the producer shall be able to provide data for both. In a specification the use of only one property – either tensile strength or static puncture – is sufficient. c
Required for regulatory purposes (H) if relevant to conditions of use (see 4.2). SIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 10 Table 2 - Metallic geotextile-related products used in pavements and asphalt overlays – Functions, function-related characteristics and test methods to be used
Characteristic Test method Function
Reinforcement (1) Tensile strength
- steel wire mesh a - parallel to mesh orientation - transverse to mesh orientation - steel welded fabric b
Annex D EN 10002-1 EN ISO 15630-2 H (2) Elongation at maximum load - steel wire mesh - parallel to mesh orientation - transverse to mesh orientation - steel welded fabric
Annex D EN 10002-1 EN ISO 15630-2 H (3) Dynamic perforation
c EN ISO 13433 -- (4) Static puncture strength c
EN ISO 12236 -- (5) Durability Annex B3 H Relevance H: required for regulatory purposes [1] “- - “ indicates that the characteristic is not relevant for that function. a As defined in EN 10223-3. b As defined in EN 10080. c The principle of this test characteristic is not applicable.
4.2
Characteristics relevant to specific conditions of use 4.2.1 General The specification shall define which functions and conditions of use are relevant (see Tables 1 and 2). The producer of the product shall provide the necessary data based on the requirements and test methods described in this standard. The list of characteristics in Tables 1 and 2 includes those required for regulatory purposes (H), those relevant to all conditions of use (A), and those relevant to specific conditions of use (S).These specific conditions of use are listed from 4.2.2 to 4.2.4. NOTE “Damage during installation” is being influenced by the paving procedure and by the compaction of the asphalt. Relevant test methods are under preparation.
4.2.2 Alkaline resistance Data on the alkaline resistance is needed for all functions if the product is to be used in direct contact with an unprotected concrete or cement stabilised surface. SIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 11 4.2.3 Melting point Data on the melting point of the reinforcing polymer is needed if the temperature of the installed asphalt is higher than the melting point itself. 4.2.4 Resistance to weathering Data on resistance to weathering is needed when the product is not covered on the same day of the installation with asphalt mixture. The required residual tensile strength shall be defined in function of the application conditions (see B.1). 5 Evaluation of conformity 5.1 General Compliance with the requirements of this standard and with the stated values shall be demonstrated by: initial type testing (5.3); factory production control (5.4) by the manufacturer, including product assessment. The characteristics specified in Tables 1 or 2 – except for durability – shall be expressed as mean values and tolerance value(s) corresponding to the 95 % confidence level. They shall be given by the manufacturer, based on the statistical interpretation of his internal quality control measurements. Information on durability (weathering, alkaline resistance or corrosion resistance) shall be expressed in accordance with the guidelines of Annex B. 5.2 Verification of values The marking and labelling of the rolls and of the products shall be checked (see also Clause 6). NOTE The method, described in this clause, is not compulsory for an on-site control procedure. The compliance of characteristics with the values defined in 5.1 shall be based on measurements made on two representative samples (A and B), taken from two different rolls. Sampling shall be made in accordance with EN ISO 9862. The characteristics given in Table 1 or 2 shall be measured in accordance with the corresponding standards on specimens prepared from sample A.
If the test results for a particular characteristic are within the tolerance value(s) given by the manufacturer, the product is accepted as complying with respect to this characteristic. If the test results for a particular characteristic are outside 1,5 times the tolerance value(s), the product does not comply with respect to that characteristic. If the test results for a particular characteristic are within 1 and 1,5 times the tolerance value(s), specimens prepared from sample B shall be tested. NOTE The 95 % confidence level corresponds to the mean value minus (and/or plus) 1,0 tolerance value(s). If the test results of the sample B specimens for the same characteristic are within the given tolerance value(s), the product is accepted as complying with respect to that characteristic. If the test results are outside the tolerance value(s), the product is not accepted. SIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 12 5.3 Initial type tests Initial type tests shall also be carried out on existing products when a change in the basic materials or manufacturing procedures affects the declared properties or the use of a product. In these cases the initial type tests are those for the properties which are affected or shall be confirming and new properties introduced by a change of use. The tests to be conducted shall be reference tests as specified in this standard and shall be selected from the characteristics specified in Table 3, consistent with the product’s intended use. Table 3 - Characteristics required for evaluation of conformity Characteristic Functions Tensile strength reinforcement, barrier, stress relief Elongation reinforcement, barrier, stress relief Static puncture reinforcement, barrier, stress relief Dynamic Perforation reinforcement, barrier Bitumen retention stress relief Durability reinforcement, barrier, stress relief (consistent with the application conditions)
The results of initial type tests shall be recorded and be available for inspection. The sample for the type tests shall be drawn according to EN ISO 9862 from a normal production run using the materials and forming processes to be 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 1 or 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 type tests.
5.4 Factory production control A factory production control 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 factory production control procedures relevant to the declared properties, as confirmed by the initial type tests.
The factory production control procedures shall consist of a permanent internal production control system to ensure that such products comply with this standard and that the measured values conform with the declared values.
Annex A (normative) lists all the items that shall be considered to determine which is appropriate for the control exercised for a product. The manufacturer shall establish the applicable items and record them in his factory production control manual.
When relevant, the procedure given in 5.2 shall be used to check the conformity of the product for one or more characteristics. SIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 13 5.5 Inspection
When required, inspection of the factory and of the factory production control shall be made on the provisions contained in 5.4 and Annex A. 6 Marking
The manufacturer shall clearly and indelibly mark the geotextiles and geotextile related products with the information specified in EN ISO 10320. NOTE For CE-marking see ZA.3. SIST EN 15381:2009
EN 15381:2008 (E) 14 Annex A
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