What is BS EN 15381 - geotextiles for asphalt overlay? 
BS EN 15381 is part of a series of standards, addressing the requirements for geotextiles and geotextile-related products when used in a specific application.
BS EN 15381 is a European Standard that 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 fulfill 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.
Note: BS EN 15381 is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318.
Note: 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.
Who is BS EN 15381 - geotextiles for asphalt overlay for?
BS EN 15381 on geotextiles for asphalt overlay is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of geotextiles
- Authorities that commission roadway / highway projects
- Contractors who work on roadway / highway projects
- Relevant government bodies / municipal authorities
- Product development teams/design engineers
- Testing facilities
- Civil engineers
- Quality control personnel
BS EN 15381 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.
Why should you use BS EN 15381 - geotextiles for asphalt overlay?
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products can be used in the construction and rehabilitation of roads and pavements. The main function of these products subjected to thermal, fatigue and reflective cracking is to reduce the amount of cracking in a new pavement or asphalt overlay. This can be achieved by reinforcement, stress relief, (interlayer) barrier or a combination of these functions.
BS EN 15381 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. BS EN 15381 also includes procedures for the evaluation of conformity and factory production control.
BS EN 15381 provides for evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures.
BS EN 15381 defines requirements to be met by manufacturers and distributors with regard to the presentation of product properties.
BS EN 15381 guidelines enable you to reduce the amount of cracking in a new pavement or asphalt overlay, making roads and pavements last longer for the uninterrupted traffic flow. BS EN 15381 guidelines help you to reduce inconvenience to commuters, pedestrians, and transporters; reducing costs in the long run.
