What is ISO 10320 - Geosynthetics on site identification about?

Geosynthetics are synthetic polymeric products used to stabilize terrain and solve civil engineering problems. Geosynthetics are preferred due to their durability and longevity.

ISO 10320 specifies the information accompanying geosynthetics to enable the user on-site to identify the goods as being identical to the goods ordered. The positive identification, e.g., of unwrapped or rolled-out geosynthetics, is an important aim of ISO 10320.

Note: The information specified in ISO 10320 does not replace a technical data sheet and cannot be used to verify the conformance of the product with the technical requirements.

Who is ISO 10320 - Geosynthetics on site identification for?

ISO 10320 on ‘geosynthetics on site identification’ is useful for:

Civil engineers
Manufacturers and suppliers of geosynthetics
Installers of geosynthetics
Teams working to install geosynthetics onsite

Why should you use ISO 10320 - Geosynthetics on site identification?

Geosynthetics are used for filtration, drainage, separation, reinforcement, provision of a fluid barrier, and environmental protection. Some geosynthetics are used to separate distinct materials, such as different types of soil, so that both can remain completely intact.

ISO 10320 states the identification process from the perspective of:

Unique identification on delivery
Product marking for identification on installation

ISO 10320 guidelines help you to use and install geosynthetics efficiently so that your customers are able to identify and use suitable products.

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What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN ISO 10320:2019 supersedes ISO 10320:1999 which has been withdrawn. BS EN ISO 10320:2019 includes some technical and editorial changes with respect to ISO 10320:1999. These include:

Details regarding different geosynthetic types have been removed and a more general identification is described
Clause 4 has been subdivided to accommodate the addition of a new sub clause on product marking for identification on installation (4.2)

BS EN ISO 10320:2019

Geosynthetics. Identification on site

Current

Published:

30 Apr 2019