The aim of the guideline is to ensure the reliability and comparability of tests and investigations in the road construction sector. Uniform test methods and standards guarantee high quality and accuracy of the results.
The SKZ testing division has extensive expertise and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities to carry out tests and examinations in accordance with the requirements of RAP Stra 15. Due to its capabilities in the field of geosynthetics testing in earthworks, the SKZ has been included in the group of recognized testing bodies.
The guideline aims to ensure that tests and investigations carried out as part of road construction projects are reliable and comparable. Uniform test methods and standards can ensure high quality and accuracy of the results.
The following test methods are used to test geotextiles (GTX-W and GTX-NW) and geotextile-related products:
Geosynthetics are flat, synthetic products that are used in geotechnical applications to improve soil properties and overcome technical challenges. They are used to increase the stability of structures such as roads, dams and dykes, prevent erosion and protect the soil from environmental influences. Geosynthetics are often used in geotechnics and landscaping due to their diverse functions and durable properties.
The following test methods are used to test
of geosynthetic geomembranes (GBR):
Geosynthetics are divided into water-permeable and water-impermeable products. Water-permeable geosynthetics are referred to as geotextiles and geotextile-related products, such as geogrids and drainage mats. The classic properties of these products include their tensile properties or the strength of the joints if they are not only laid overlapped but also sewn together, for example. Other common properties may include mass per unit area, thickness, punching force, characteristic opening width, water permeability and water drainage capacity in the plane.
For geosynthetic geomembranes, other parameters and test methods are important, such as thickness, MFR, density for synthetic geomembranes and mass per unit area and properties such as swelling capacity and the montmorillonite content of the bentonite in bentonite mats. The key properties of geosynthetic plastic and geosynthetic clay liners are their water permeability and their mechanical properties such as tensile strength, puncture resistance and tear propagation force.
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