What is BS EN 13719 - Long-term protection efficiency of geosynthetics about?
BS EN 13719 is the European standard on geosynthetics that is easy to prepare and transport and can help make construction projects more eco-friendly.
BS EN 13719 is an index test used to determine the efficiency with which a geosynthetic product will protect a geosynthetic barrier or other contact surfaces against the mechanical long-term effects of static point loads.
The test is performed on the geosynthetic product in isolation and measures the strains experienced by a geosynthetic product in contact with a deformable pad.
A related performance test simulating specific site conditions is described in BS EN 13719.
Note: Other properties relevant to the protection of geosynthetic barriers against differing actions are covered by other standards, e.g., dynamic perforation is covered in EN ISO 13433.
Who is BS EN 13719 - Long-term protection efficiency of geosynthetics for?
BS EN 13719 on geosynthetics is useful for:
- Builder
- Civil engineers
- Designers and suppliers of geosynthetic materials
Why should you use BS EN 13719 - Long-term protection efficiency of geosynthetics?
Geosynthetics is a product manufactured from polymeric material used with soil, rock, earth, or other geotechnical engineering-related material as an essential part of a man-made project, structure, or system.
BS EN 13719 provides the requirements on test apparatus to test the geosynthetic specimen used to determine the protection efficiency.
Sampling and conditioning of the geosynthetic are specified in BS EN 13719 along with the procedure to assemble the apparatus and build up the layers.
Calculation methods and preparation of test reports are set out in BS EN 13719.
Moreover, BS EN 13719 navigates you through the manufacturing of the geosynthetic product that can be utilized for all stages of construction to strengthen infrastructure by improving structure design, preserving water, controlling evaporation, limiting erosion, and enhancing the longevity and safety of structures.
As a result, geosynthetics are gradually gaining popularity in construction having the capability of solving geotechnical problems to a greater degree than conventional techniques being the most versatile and cost-effective ground modification materials for constructional purposes.
