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FICCI's recommendation on Geosynthetics
10 Aug '09
4 min read
• There must be a clear and complete understanding of the specifications of geo-synthetic materials/products or service taking into account quantitative parameters, design characteristics, functional characteristics and qualitative parameters based on the best testing methods employed.
• A system by which the producer of Geo-textile can get their products certified based on material they consume, machinery they use and the in-house testing facility they possess must be put in place. This could be similar to CE marking which is applied in European countries.
• An autonomous and competent authority in line with BTTG of U.K. to certify Geo-textile Products for functions they would carry out satisfactorily in Civil Engineering Projects should be set up.
• Government and Bureau of Indian Standards should set up standards in line with international standards for different items of Geo-textiles to facilitate adherence to functional requirements.
• A national authority for judging the degree of geo-textile/
Geo-synthetic acceptance has to be designated. A plan of action for getting short-term as well as long term results should be worked out.
• Evolve IS Codes and IRC Guidelines for designing and construction using geo-synthetics.
Regulation :
• Regulations for promotion of Geo-synthetics should accord priority to performance of measure and consider long term viability for meeting customer expectations.
• Ground Rules for evaluation of geo-synthetic materials used in constructions must take into account all safety and wholesome requirements as well as those characteristics which the buyers and consumers recognize, which influence the price they are willing to pay.
• Ground Rules must provide for tolerance and allowances which reflect the actualities of the product as produced, handled and marketed. It should also provide for review of specifications whenever changes occur in consumer requirements, in competitive standing of the product, or in relevant regulations.
• Government must issue guidelines for geo-textile usage in infrastructure projects like roads, railroads, embankments, dams, landfills etc.
• SORs and Guidelines must include Unified Code (Specifications) for geo-synthetics/geo-textiles.
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• A system by which the producer of Geo-textile can get their products certified based on material they consume, machinery they use and the in-house testing facility they possess must be put in place. This could be similar to CE marking which is applied in European countries.
• An autonomous and competent authority in line with BTTG of U.K. to certify Geo-textile Products for functions they would carry out satisfactorily in Civil Engineering Projects should be set up.
• Government and Bureau of Indian Standards should set up standards in line with international standards for different items of Geo-textiles to facilitate adherence to functional requirements.
• A national authority for judging the degree of geo-textile/
Geo-synthetic acceptance has to be designated. A plan of action for getting short-term as well as long term results should be worked out.
• Evolve IS Codes and IRC Guidelines for designing and construction using geo-synthetics.
Regulation :
• Regulations for promotion of Geo-synthetics should accord priority to performance of measure and consider long term viability for meeting customer expectations.
• Ground Rules for evaluation of geo-synthetic materials used in constructions must take into account all safety and wholesome requirements as well as those characteristics which the buyers and consumers recognize, which influence the price they are willing to pay.
• Ground Rules must provide for tolerance and allowances which reflect the actualities of the product as produced, handled and marketed. It should also provide for review of specifications whenever changes occur in consumer requirements, in competitive standing of the product, or in relevant regulations.
• Government must issue guidelines for geo-textile usage in infrastructure projects like roads, railroads, embankments, dams, landfills etc.
• SORs and Guidelines must include Unified Code (Specifications) for geo-synthetics/geo-textiles.
For more details click here.
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