IS 16090 : 2013 : Geo-Synthetics - Geo-Textiles Used as Protection (or Cushioning) Materials

Reaffirmed 2018

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies requirements for needlepunched non-woven geo-textiles used as protection (or cushioning) materials adjacent to (above and/or below) a geo-membrane to protect it from construction and operational damage in typical applications including solid waste landfills and liquid impoundments with varying load, sub-grade and cover sub-grade soil conditions.

NOTE - The typical use shall be as a protective covering or underlayment of a geo-membrane against puncture or tear due to rock, stones, concrete or other hard surfaces and/or objects.

1.2 This standard covers physical, mechanical and endurance properties that must be met, or exceeded by the geo-textile.

1.3 This is a material purchasing specification and design review of its use for intended applications is recommended. This is not a construction or design specification. Protection (cushioning) of geomembranes is a site specific design issue which should be addressed by the engineers responsible for the site design.

1.4 This standard is based on the minimum requirements of the geo-textile to provide tensile reinforcement and survivability from installation stress. In general, the geo-textile shall be placed at the proper elevation, location and orientation as detailed on the plans and specification.

1.5 The design, installation and construction guidelines for such geo-textiles are being published as a separate Indian Standard.

2 REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex A.