Hydraulic characteristics are crucial for the performance of products such as drainage composites, geospacers, geotextiles and of course all geosynthetic barriers. At TRI Europe we are prepared to measure all essential hydraulic parameters. The equipment supporting the hydraulic properties testing:
a state-of-the-art in-plane flow apparatus with full perimeter seal and 500 kPa load capacity
two types of permeability apparatus’ allowing for both constant head and falling head measurements of permeability normal the plane
12 station flexible-wall permeameters for measurement of water flux and permeability of geosynthetic clay liners
a full assembly of water treatment units, including softeners and de-airing units
Relevant standards
EN ISO 11058
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of water permeability characteristics normal to the plane, without load
EN ISO 12958-1
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of water flow capacity in their plane — Part 1: Index test
EN ISO 12958-2
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products — Determination of water flow capacity in their plane — Part 2: Performance test
EN 16416
Geosynthetic clay barriers – Determination of water flux index – Flexible wall permeameter method at constant head