What is BS EN 13362 - Geosynthetic barriers in the construction of canals about?
BS EN 13362 is a European standard on the requirements for geosynthetic barriers when used in a specific application.
BS EN 13362 specifies the characteristics of geosynthetic barriers, including polymeric geosynthetic barriers, clay geosynthetic barriers and bituminous geosynthetic barriers, when used as fluid barriers and separation layers for water, 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 the fluid through the construction.
BS EN 13362 provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of the product to this European Standard including factory production control procedures. BS EN 13362 defines characteristics to be considered about the presentation of performance.
NOTE: BS EN 13362 does not cover applications where the geosynthetic barrier is to be in contact with water that has been treated for human consumption.
NOTE: BS EN 13362 is not applicable to geotextiles or geotextile-related products.
Who is BS EN 13362 - Geosynthetic barriers in the construction of canals for?
BS EN 13362 on geosynthetics is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of geosynthetic materials
- Civil engineers
- Manufacturers of polymers, clays and bituminous products
Why should you use BS EN 13362 - Geosynthetic barriers in the construction of canals?
A geosynthetic barrier is a barrier with at least one of whose components is made from a synthetic or natural polymer, in the form of a sheet, a strip or a three-dimensional structure, used in contact with soil and/or other materials in geotechnical and civil engineering applications.
BS EN 13362 navigates you through the characteristics and corresponding methods to test geosynthetics to prevent or reduce the flow of fluid through the structure.
BS EN 13362 provides the types of application for the geosynthetic barrier on canals that includes:
- Application 1: “covered in service”
- Application 2: “not covered in service”
BS EN 13362 specifies the physical and mechanical properties of geosynthetic materials, as well as the test techniques for determining them. Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) on the compliance of geosynthetic barriers for use in the construction of canals are given in BS EN 13362. BS EN 13362 provides guidance on the factory production control (FPC) system to ensure that the products placed on the market comply with the declared performance of the essential characteristics.
Overall, BS EN 13362 navigates you through the features of geosynthetic materials that prevent leakages and ensure the longevity of geosynthetic barriers used in canal construction for the satisfactory performance of canal barrier systems. In this way, geosynthetic materials can be used to function efficiently, ensuring flexibility, mechanical strength, frost and heat resistance, availability through industrial manufacturing, and ease of workability, resulting in the long-term performance of canals.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13362:2018 supersedes BS EN 13362:2013. BS EN 13362:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13362:2013. These include:
- The list of normative references has been updated
- Figures and keys have been revised
- “Evaluation of conformity” has been superseded by “Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP)”
