NorGeoSpec the system for certification and specification of geosynthetics and geosynthetic related products.
NorGeoSpec 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 NorGeoSpec 2012 guideline dealing with the separation, filtration and reinforcing functions have been extended to include the specific applications cases for filtration in drainage systems.
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
Profile test
The profile test gives applicants a means of evaluating their application profile
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Compliance with the NorGeoSpec requirements is declared by the NorGeoSpec Certification
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