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NorGeoSpec

NorGeoSpec 2012 the system for certification and specification of geosynthetics and geosynthetic related products.

NorGeoSpec 2012 is a system where traffic authorities of the member states Finland, Sweden, Norway and Estonia, different test laboratories and SINTEF Certification as the NorGeoSpec certification body works together in a process for certification and specification of geosynthetics and geosynthetic related products.

On the initiative and with financial support of the traffic authorities in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Estonia the NorGeoSpec2002 guideline dealing with the separation and filtration functions have been extended to include the reinforcement function.

The guidelines are valid for products covered by the following European standards

EN 13249 Roads and other trafficked areas
EN 13250 Railways
EN 13251 Earthworks, foundations and retaining structures
EN 13252 Drainage systems
EN 13253 External erosion control systems
EN 13254 Reservoirs and dams
EN 13255 Canals
EN 13256 Tunnel and underground structures
EN 13257 Solid waste disposals
EN 13265 Liquid waste containment
EN 15381 Pavements and asphalt overlays
 


Early days

Example: Function -
Separation + Filtration

Example: Function -
Reinforcement