SIST EN 13362:2005

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 13362:2005
01-julij-2005
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Geosynthetic Barriers - Characteristics required for use in the construction of canals
Geosynthetische Dichtungsbahnen - Eigenschaften, die für die Anwendung beim Bau
von Kanälen erforderlich sind
Géomembranes, géosynthétiques bentonitiques - Caractéristiques requises pour
l'utilisation dans la construction des canaux
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13362:2005
ICS:
59.080.70 Geotekstilije Geotextiles
93.140 *UDGQMDYRGQLKSRWLLQ Construction of waterways
SULVWDQLãþ and ports
SIST EN 13362:2005 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 13362:2005
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13362
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2005
ICS 59.080.70; 91.100.50
English version
Geosynthetic Barriers - Characteristics required for use in the
construction of canals
Géomembranes - Géosynthétiques bentonitiques - Geosynthetische Dichtungsbahnen - Eigenschaften, die für
Caractéristiques requises pour l'utilisation dans la die Anwendung beim Bau von Kanälen erforderlich sind
construction des canaux
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 March 2005.
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 Central Secretariat 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
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Contents
Page
Foreword .3
Introduction.4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .6
3 Definitions and abbreviations.8
3.1 Terms and definitions.8
3.2 Abbreviations .8
4 Required characteristics and corresponding methods of test.8
4.1 General .8
4.2 Types of Application.8
4.3 Relevant characteristics.10
4.4 Characteristics relevant to specific conditions of use.14
5 Evaluation of conformity .15
5.1 Presentation of characteristics.15
5.2 Verification of values .15
5.3 Initial type tests.15
5.4 Factory production control .16
5.5 Inspection.16
6 Marking .16
Annex A (normative) Scheme of factory production control.17
Annex B (normative) Durability of geosynthetic barriers .19
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive. .24
Bibliography.30

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Foreword
This document (EN 13362:2005) 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 October 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by January 2007.
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, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This European Standard allows manufacturers to describe geosynthetic barriers 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 European Standard may also be used by designers, end-users and other interested parties as a tool to define
relevant and appropriate characteristics for specifications and on-site quality control. It should be emphasised
however that not all characteristics and test methods quoted in this document are suitable for the purpose of on-site
quality control.
Tests for several non-mandated characteristics are still under study and will be included when the standard is
revised.
The term “product” used in this document refers to a geosynthetic barrier, including polymeric geosynthetic barriers,
clay geosynthetic barriers and bituminous geosynthetic barriers.
This European Standard is part of a group of standards, addressing the requirements for geosynthetic barriers
when used in a specific application.
Particular application cases may contain requirements about additional properties and - preferably standardised -
test methods, if they are technically relevant and not conflicting with European Standards.
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.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geosynthetic barriers, including polymeric
geosynthetic barriers, clay geosynthetic barriers and bituminous geosynthetic barriers, when used as fluid barriers
in the construction of canals, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics.
The intended use of these products is to control the leakage of water through the construction.
This European Standard is not applicable to geotextiles or geotextile-related products.
This European Standard provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.
This European Standard defines requirements to be met by manufacturers and their authorised representatives
with regard to the presentation of product properties.
This European Standard does not cover applications where the geosynthetic barrier is to be in contact with water
that has been treated for human consumption.
NOTE Where potable water is or may be in direct contact with the product the designer should also refer to other relevant
standards, requirements and/or regulations.
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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 495-5 Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Determination of foldability at low
temperature - Part 5: Plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing
EN 1109 Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing
– Determination of flexibility at low temperatures
EN 1849-1 Flexible sheets for waterproofing – Determination of thickness and mass
per unit area – Part 1: Bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing
EN 1849-2 Flexible sheets for waterproofing – Determination of thickness and mass
per unit area – Part 2: Plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing
EN 12224 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Determination of the
resistance to weathering
EN 12225 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Method for determining the
microbiological resistance by a soil burial test
EN 12310-1 Flexible sheets for waterproofing – Part 1: Bitumen sheets for
waterproofing - Determination of resistance to tearing (nail shank)
EN 12311-1 Flexible sheets for waterproofing – Part 1: Bitumen sheets for roof
waterproofing - Determination of tensile properties
EN 13361 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use in the
construction of reservoirs and dams.
EN 13491 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use as a fluid barrier
in the construction of tunnels and underground structures.
EN 13492 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use in the
construction of liquid waste disposal sites, transfer stations or secondary
containment
EN 13493 Geosynthetic barriers - Characteristics required for use in the
construction of solid waste storage and disposal sites.
prEN 14150 Geosynthetic barriers – Determination of permeability to liquids
prEN 14151 Geosynthetic barriers - Determination of burst strength
EN 14196
Geosynthetics - Test methods for measuring mass per unit area of clay
geosynthetic barriers
EN 14414 Geosynthetics - Screening test method for determining chemical
resistance for landfill applications
EN 14415 Geosynthetic barriers – Test method for determining the of resistance to
leaching
prCEN/TS 14416 Geosynthetic barriers – Test method for determining the resistance to
roots
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prCEN/TS 14417 Geosynthetic barriers – Test method for the determination of the
influence of wetting-drying cycles on the permeability of clay geosynthetic
barriers
prCEN/TS 14418 Geosynthetic barriers – Test method for the determination of the
influence of freezing-thawing cycles on the permeability of clay
geosynthetic barriers
EN 14575 Geosynthetic barriers – Screening test method for determining the
resistance to oxidation
EN ISO 527-1:1996 Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 1: General principles
(ISO 527-1:1993 including Corr 1:1994)
EN ISO 527-3 Plastics -- Determination of tensile properties -- Part 3: Test conditions for
films and sheets (ISO 527-3)
EN ISO 527-4 Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 4: Test conditions for
isotropic and orthotropic fibre-reinforced plastic composites (ISO 527-4)
EN ISO 9862 Geosynthetics - Sampling and preparation of test specimens (ISO
9862:2005)
EN ISO 9863-1 Geosynthetics - Determination of thickness at specified pressures - Part
1: Single layers (ISO 9863-1:2005)
prEN ISO 10318:2003 Geosynthetics - Geotextiles, geotextile-related products, geomembranes
and geosynthetic clay liners - Terms and their definitions (ISO/DIS
10318:2000))
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 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Static puncture test (CBR
test) (ISO 12236:1996)
EN ISO 12957-1 Geosynthetics – Determination of friction characteristics – Part 1: Direct
shear test. (ISO 12957-1:2005)
EN ISO 12957-2 Geosynthetics – Determination of friction characteristics - Part 2: Inclined
plane test. (ISO 12957-2:2005)
EN ISO 13438 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Screening test method for
determining the resistance to oxidation (ISO 13438:2004)
ISO 34-1 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tear strength -
Part 1: Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces
ASTM D 696 Standard test method for coefficient of linear thermal expansion of
plastics between -30 °C and 30 °C. With a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer.
ASTM D 5397 Standard test method for evaluation of stress crack resistance of
polyolefin geomembranes using notched constant tensile load test
ASTM D 5887 Standard test method for measurement of index flux through saturated
geosynthetic clay liner specimens using a flexible wall permeameter
ASTM D 5890 Standard test method for swell index of clay mineral component of
geosynthetic clay liners.
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3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in prEN ISO 10318:2003 and the
following apply.
3.1.1
product
geosynthetic barrier, including polymeric, bituminous and clay barriers
3.1.2
specification
document in which the works, functions, specific conditions and required material property values of the
geosynthetic barrier of use are described
3.1.3
canal
waterway which is intended to convey water from source to user or to be used by boats, ships or barges for
commercial or pleasure purposes. The waterway may be an entirely engineered feature or it may be a natural river
which has been engineered to improve its capacity as a waterway.
3.1.4
revetment
layer of material laid on the sloping side of a canal to prevent erosion of the material forming the canal
3.1.5
top water level
normal highest water level in the canal
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this European Standard, the abbreviations of prEN ISO 10318:2003 and the following apply:
GBR-P: polymeric geosynthetic barrier
GBR-B: bituminous geosynthetic barrier
GBR-C: clay geosynthetic barrier
4 Required characteristics and corresponding methods of test
4.1 General
The main function of geosynthetic barriers when used in the construction of canals is to prevent or reduce the flow
of fluid through the structure. Damage during installation has not been addressed in this document.
4.2 Types of Application
NOTE It is not normally advisable to install a geosynthetic barrier on the outside face of a canal embankment. Special
consideration should be given to any geosynthetic barrier installed on the downstream face of a canal. The applications
described in this document do not include such situations.
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4.2.1 Application 1: "covered in service"
Applications where the product is laid in a canal and is covered in service with a revetment or other protective
layers. Figure 1 shows a typical installation.



Key
1 original ground profile
2 top water level
3 protection geotextile
4 fill embankment
5 geosynthetic barrier
6 revetment

Figure 1 - Geosynthetic barrier laid as a canal liner on either fill or cut natural soils and covered with a
revetment
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4.2.2 Application 2: "not covered in service"
As in application 1, but with the product not covered in service with a revetment or other protective layers. Figure 2
shows a typical installation.

Key
1 original ground profile
2 top water level
3 fill embankment
4 geosynthetic barrier

Figure 2 Geosynthetic barrier laid as a canal liner on either fill or cut natural soils and exposed without any
revetment or protection

4.3 Relevant characteristics
The characteristics and the test methods to be used, are given in Table 1. The list of characteristics in Table 1
includes those relevant to all conditions of use and subject to harmonisation (H) (see Annex ZA), those relevant to
all conditions of use and not subject to harmonisation (A), and those relevant to specific conditions of use and not
subject to harmonisation (S).
The functions and conditions of use, corresponding with the characteristics, marked with “S” in Table 1, are
specified in 4.4.
The manufacturer shall provide the data based on the results of tests specified in this document and, where
relevant, in accordance with 5.1.
The manufacturer shall provide information on how functioning joints can be made. Where products are jointed in
the factory the water permeability and if relevant the strength of the joints shall be tested and data presented.
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Table 1: Geosynthetic Barriers used in the construction of canals - Functions, function-related characteristics and test methods to be used.
Covered in service Not covered in Test Methods Remarks
service
Nr Property to be tested GBR- GBR- GBR- GBR- GBR- GBR-P GBR-B GBR-C
P B C P B
Physical Properties
1 Thickness A A A A A EN 1849-2 EN 1849-1 EN ISO 9863-1
2 Mass per unit area A A A A A EN 1849-2 EN 1849-1 EN 14196
Hydraulic Properties
3 Water permeability H H H H H pr EN 14150 pr EN 14150 ASTM D 5887
(liquid tightness)
4 Swell Index - - A - - - - ASTM D 5890
Mechanical Properties
5 Tensile strength H H H H H ISO 527 EN 12311-1 EN ISO 10319 For GBR-P use ISO 527 parts 1 and 3,
test specimen type 5 at a speed of 100
mm/min
For reinforced GBR-P use ISO 527 parts
1 and 4, specimen type 2 with width 50
mm, at a speed of 5 mm per minute
Report in all cases the maximum
strength measured according to the test
method
6 Elongation A A A A A ISO 527 EN 12311-1 EN ISO 10319 For GBR-P use ISO 527 parts 1 and 3,
test specimen type 5 at a speed of 100
mm/min;
For reinforced GBR-P use ISO 527 parts
1 and 4, specimen type 2, width 50 mm,
at a speed of 5 mm per minute
Elongation at maximum strength shall in
all cases be calculated as defined in EN
ISO 527-1:1996, 10.2, using grip
separation measurement.
7 Static Puncture H H H H H EN ISO 12236 EN ISO 12236 EN ISO 12236
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Covered in service Not covered in Test Methods Remarks
service
Nr Property to be tested GBR- GBR- GBR- GBR- GBR- GBR-P GBR-B GBR-C
P B C P B
8 Bursting Strength S S S S S prEN 14151 prEN 14151 prEN 14151 This test applies to GBR-C only if they
contain a polymeric or bituminous
barrier element
9 Tear strength S S - S S ISO 34-1 EN 12310-1 - For GBR-P use ISO 34-1 method B,
angle specimen (Fig 2) without nick at a
speed of 50 mm/min
10 Friction Direct shear S S S - - EN ISO 12957-1 EN ISO 12957- EN ISO 12957-1
1
11 Friction Inclined Plane S S S - - EN ISO 12957-2 EN ISO 12957- EN ISO 12957-2
2
Thermal Properties
12 Low temp behaviour S S - S S EN 495-5 EN 1109 -
(flexure)
13 Thermal expansion A - - A - ASTM D 696 - -
Durability and
Chemical Resistance
14 Weathering H H S H H EN 12224 EN 12224 EN 12224 GBR-C: see 4.4.6
15 Micro organisms A A A A A EN 12225 EN 12225 EN 12225
16 Oxidation H H H H H EN 14575 EN 14575 EN ISO 13438 EN ISO 13438 is applicable for the
geotextile elements and reinforcement
yarns of GBR-C barriers
17 Environmental stress H - H H - ASTM D 5397 - ASTM D 5397 GBR-C: Only applicable to polymeric
cracking (appendix) (appendix) membrane element of the GBR-C
18 Leaching (water soluble) A A A A A EN 14415 EN 14415 EN 14415
19 Wetting/drying - - S - - - - prCEN/TS
14417
20 Freezing / thawing - - S - - - - prCEN/TS
14418
21 Root penetration S S S S S prCEN/TS prCEN/TS prCEN/TS
14416 14416 14416
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Covered in service Not covered in Test Methods Remarks
service
Nr Property to be tested GBR- GBR- GBR- GBR- GBR- GBR-P GBR-B GBR-C
P B C P B
Relevancy:
H: required for harmonisation; A : relevant to all conditions of use; S : relevant to specific conditions of use; -: not relevant
NOTE Particular application cases may contain requirements about additional properties and - preferably standardised - test methods, if they are technically relevant and not
conflicting with European Standards. The design life of the product should be determined, since its function may be temporary, as a construction expediency, or permanent, for the lifetime
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4.4 Characteristics relevant to specific conditions of use
4.4.1 General
The specification shall define which functions and conditions of use are relevant (see Table 1). The producer
of the product shall provide the necessary data based on the requirements and test methods described in this
document.
The list of characteristics in Table 1 includes those required for harmonisation (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 4.4.2 to 4.4.9
4.4.2 Tear strength
Data on the tear strength of polymeric and bituminous barriers are required when they are laid on slopes or
inclined surfaces or otherwise exposed to mechanical stress.
4.4.3 Bursting strength
Data on the bursting strength are required in all applications where multi-axial deformation of geosynthetic
barriers can occur as a result of settlement, deformation in designed or accidental situations.
4.4.4 Friction characteristics (direct shear and inclined plane tests)
Data on friction characteristics are required in all applications where differential movement may take place
between the product and adjacent materials including, but not by way of limitation, geosynthetic barriers
applied to slopes and certain types of anchoring arrangements.
NOTE 1 In addition to the friction characteristics information on the internal bonding strength of GBR-C in the direction
of the actual stress may be relevant. A shear or peel test may be appropriate, particularly on slopes or in applications
where shear stress may occur (i.e. during installation).
NOTE 2 Site specific testing should be carried out to establish the friction characteristics between all the materials
used.
4.4.5 Low temperature behaviour
Data on low temperature behaviour are required for applications where polymer and bituminous products may
be exposed to low temperatures in storage, construction, and use
NOTE Tests which set simple pass/fail criteria at a single temperature condition may not be appropriate for this
purpose.
Prehydrated GBR-C should not be stored or installed when the ambient temperature is below 0° C.
4.4.6 Weathering
Data on weathering (combined effects of cycles of wetting, temperature change, and exposure to UV light) are
required for applications where the GBR-C barrier will be exposed to weathering without adequate protective
cover. It should be noted that in all normal situations GBR-C barriers should be covered with soil or other
revetment on the same working day or prior to any circumstances which could cause a hydration of the clay
component.
4.4.7 Resistance to wetting and drying
Data on the resistance of GBR-C to repeated wetting and drying is required when the conditions of use will
subject the product to this sequence of actions.
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4.4.8 Freeze-thaw cycle resistance
Data on the resistance of GBR-C to freeze/thaw is required when the conditions of use will subject the product
to this sequence of actions.
4.4.9 Resistance to root penetration
Data on root penetration is required in all applications where the geosynthetic barrier is exposed to soils
containing restorative vegetation.
5 Evaluation of conformity
5.1 Presentation of characteristics
The characteristics specified in Table 2, except for durability, expressed as mean values and tolerance limit(s)
corresponding to the 95% confidence level, shall be given by the manufacturer, based on the statistical
interpretation of his internal quality control measurements.
Physical examination or preliminary testing, according to one of the test methods referenced in Table 1, may
indicate that values obtained for a product lie below (or above) the sensitivity threshold established for that
test method. In these particular circumstances the manufacturer may declare a value as being less (or
greater) than this sensitivity threshold value.
Information about durability 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. The marking of the products shall
be according to EN ISO 10320.
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 2 shall be measured in accordance with the corresponding European
standards on specimens prepared from sample A.
If the test result(s) for a particular characteristic is (are) within the tolerance limit(s) given by the manufacturer,
the product is accepted as complying with respect to this characteristic.
If the test result(s) for a particular characteristic is (are) outside the tolerance limit(s), specimens prepared
from sample B shall be tested.
If the test result(s) of the sample B specimens for the same characteristic are within the given tolerance
limit(s), the product is accepted as complying with respect to that characteristic. If the test result(s) is (are)
outside the tolerance limit(s), the product is not accepted.
5.3 Initial type tests.
Initial type tests shall be carried out by the manufacturer to define the values of the properties to be declared
for the product to satisfy the requirements of this document.
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
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appropriate initial type tests are those for the properties which are affected or need confirming and new
properties introduced by a change of use.
The tests to be conducted shall be reference tests as specified in this document. and shall be selected for the
characteristics specified in Table 2, consistent with the product’s intended use:
Table 2: Characteristics required for initial type testing and evaluation of conformit
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