EN 13254:2000
(Main)Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of reservoirs and dams
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction reservoirs and dams, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics. The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: filtration, separation, reinforcement and protection. The separation function is always used in conjunction with filtration or reinforcement, accordingly separation will never be specified alone. This standard is not applicable to geomembranes. This standard provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures. This standard defines requirements to be met by manufacturers and distributors with regard to the presentation of product properties.NOTE 1 Particular application cases or national specifications may contain requirements regarding additional properties and - preferably standardised - test methods, if they are technically relevant and not conflicting with European Standards. NOTE 2 This European Standard may be used to derive design values by taking into account
factors within the context of the definitions given in Eurocode 7 (ENV 1997-1), e.g. factors of safety. The design life of the product should be determined, since its function may be temporary, as a construction expediency, or permanent, for the lifetime of the structure.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 12-Dec-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 14-Jan-2014
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 189 - Geotextiles and geotextile-related products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 189/WG 1 - ad hoc group Asphalt reinforcement
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 15-Jan-2014
- Completion Date
- 15-Jan-2014
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction productsOJ Ref: C, C 139, C 180, C 319 OJ Date: 26-Jun-2001
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Jan-2014
- Effective Date
- 27-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13254:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the construction of reservoirs and dams". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction reservoirs and dams, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics. The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: filtration, separation, reinforcement and protection. The separation function is always used in conjunction with filtration or reinforcement, accordingly separation will never be specified alone. This standard is not applicable to geomembranes. This standard provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures. This standard defines requirements to be met by manufacturers and distributors with regard to the presentation of product properties.NOTE 1 Particular application cases or national specifications may contain requirements regarding additional properties and - preferably standardised - test methods, if they are technically relevant and not conflicting with European Standards. NOTE 2 This European Standard may be used to derive design values by taking into account factors within the context of the definitions given in Eurocode 7 (ENV 1997-1), e.g. factors of safety. The design life of the product should be determined, since its function may be temporary, as a construction expediency, or permanent, for the lifetime of the structure.
This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in the construction reservoirs and dams, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics. The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: filtration, separation, reinforcement and protection. The separation function is always used in conjunction with filtration or reinforcement, accordingly separation will never be specified alone. This standard is not applicable to geomembranes. This standard provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures. This standard defines requirements to be met by manufacturers and distributors with regard to the presentation of product properties.NOTE 1 Particular application cases or national specifications may contain requirements regarding additional properties and - preferably standardised - test methods, if they are technically relevant and not conflicting with European Standards. NOTE 2 This European Standard may be used to derive design values by taking into account factors within the context of the definitions given in Eurocode 7 (ENV 1997-1), e.g. factors of safety. The design life of the product should be determined, since its function may be temporary, as a construction expediency, or permanent, for the lifetime of the structure.
EN 13254:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.70 - Geotextiles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13254:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13254:2014, EN ISO 12236:2026, ISO 10318:1990, EN ISO 12957-1:2005, EN ISO 10722:2019, EN ISO 12236:2006, EN ISO 13438:2018, EN 12224:2000, EN ISO 9862:2023, EN ISO 10320:2019, EN ISO 1043-1:2011, CR ISO 13434:1998, EN ISO 12957-2:2005, EN ISO 12960:2020, EN ISO 13431:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13254:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/107. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in the
construction of reservoirs and dams
Geotextilien und geotextilverwandte Produkte - Geforderte Eigenschaften für die
Anwendung beim bau Rückhaltebecken und Staudä
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