SPECIFICATIONS SECTION E5 - GEOTEXTILE 5.

1 Properties of Geotextile There shall be two types of geotextile fabric to be used for the relevant different items of the Works which shall be summarised as follows : a) The following properties of geotextile shall be used in conjunction with the construction of the breakwaters, groyne and the relevant revetment as specified in the Drawings and as directed by the S.O. The geotextile fabric shall be of the woven type, Nicolon HD 625 or approved equivalent, and possess the following minimum properties :Physical Properties Yarn type Polymer Longlife (LL) UV-Protection (UV) Available loops (L) or side loops (S) Hydraulic Properties Permeability (100MM head) NEN 5167) Sieve analysis 0.90 (NEN 5168) Mechanical Properties Warp Breaking Load (DIN 53875) Extension Failure Weft Breaking Load Extension Failure E-modulus Angle Fabric Friction Cone drop (EMPA) CBR (DIN 54307A) Puncture Resistance Tear strength (ASTM) warp weft Shipping Information Weight (DIN 53845 Thickness (DIN 53855) Standard Width Standard Length Roll Diameter Roll Weight split filament PP LL UV (L)

20 L/m2/sec. 300

200 kN/m 15 % 40 kN/m 15 % 3100 kN/m 40 Degr. 6 mm 11kN 3500 N 700 N

625 gr/m2 1.8 mm 5.00 m 200 m 0.65 m 635 Kg

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b) The following properties of geotextile shall be used in conjunction with the construction of revetments as specified in the Drawings and as directed by the S.O. The geotextile fabric shall be of the non-woven type, Polyfelt TS-800 or approved equivalent, and of polymer composition containing at least 85% by weight polypropylene or polyesters or polyamides. It shall have been stabilised against ultra-violet light and possess the following minimum properties :a. b. c. d. Fabric Weight : Tensile Strength : Effective Opening Size : Water Permeability under 10 cm constant head. 2 kN/m2 (vertical) not less than 400 g/m2 not less than 24 kN/m not greater than 0.08 mm not less than 120 litres/m2/s (under 10 cm water head)

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Delivery and Storage The geotextile fabric shall be delivered in black polythene wrapper to protect it from the harmful effects of ultra violet rays prior to placement. It shall remain wrapped and stored in a cool and sheltered area until it is to be used.

5.3

Laying of Geotextile (1) Irregularities of the surface shall be levelled before the geotextile fabric is laid. The geotextile shall be laid loosely without stretching and shall conform to the surface such that distortion resulting from the superimposal of stones shall not excessively extend the fibres or tear the fabric. Where geotextile widths/lengths are greater than those supplied, jointing shall be effected by overlapping. When laid under water, a minimum overlap of 0.9m shall be provided in both directions. Above water level, the minimum overlap shall be 0.5m in both directions. Lapped areas and edges shall be weighted down with small amounts of aggregate/fill to keep them in place. After the geotextile has been placed in position and having been inspected by the S.O. or his representative, the various layers of the coastal structures or revetment shall be laid as soon as practicable. Any undue delay in covering the geotextile, which may render it to be deteriorated due to exposure to sunlight, may cause it to be rejected by the S.O. Any geotextile that is left exposed to direct sunlight for a period exceeding 2 weeks shall be rejected and removed from the Site.

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