What is ISO 22282-2- Geohydraulic testing with water permeability tests about?
ISO 22282 is an international standard that discusses geotechnical investigation and testing.
ISO 22282-2 is the second part of the series that specifies requirements for the determination of the local permeability in soils and rocks below and above groundwater level in an open hole by water permeability tests as part of the geotechnical investigation services according to EN 1997-1 and EN 1997-2.
Who is ISO 22282-2- Geohydraulic testing with water permeability tests for?
ISO 22282-2 on geohydraulic testing is useful for:
- Geotechnical investigation and testing
- Geotechnical contractors and consultants
- Hydrogeologists
- Civil engineers    
- Geotechnical engineers
Why should you use ISO 22282-2- Geohydraulic testing with water permeability tests?
Geotechnical testing is carried out by geotechnical engineers, geotechnical technicians, or engineering geologists to determine the features of a worksite, such as the physical attributes.
The different purposes of geohydraulic testing are to obtain information on the permeability of soil or rock in natural or treated states, transmissivity and storage coefficient, and hydrodynamic parameters of aquifers.
The aims of ISO 22282-2 are to establish the groundwater conditions, to determine the hydraulic properties of the ground, and to gather additional relevant knowledge about the site.
Water permeability tests in a borehole using open systems as part of geotechnical investigation and testing when governed by ISO 22282-2 can assist you in making better decisions that positively impact the project's safety, cost-effectiveness, design, and implementation. The results of the permeability tests provide indications on the stability of foundations, shear strength and conditions of seepage, that are crucial for the structural integrity of your engineering works.
