NEN EN 14415 : 2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Principle
5 Reagents
6 Apparatus
   6.1 Analytical balance
   6.2 Conditioned room
   6.3 Liquid bath
   6.4 Drying chamber
   6.5 Desiccator
7 Sampling
   7.1 Geosynthetic clay barriers
   7.2 Polymeric and bituminous geosynthetic barriers
8 Procedure
   8.1 Methods
   8.2 Test conditions
   8.3 Determination of the dry mass before testing
   8.4 Procedure for control specimens
       8.4.1 Conditioning
       8.4.2 Geosynthetic clay barriers
       8.4.3 Polymeric and bituminous geosynthetic barriers
   8.5 Procedure for test specimens
       8.5.1 Immersion in liquid
       8.5.2 Inspection and testing
9 Evaluation
   9.1 Mass difference
   9.2 Mechanical properties
       9.2.1 Geosynthetic clay barriers
       9.2.2 Polymeric and bituminous geosynthetic barriers
10 Test report
Bibliography

Defines a method of testing the resistance to leaching of polymeric or bituminous geosynthetic barriers, and the polymeric components of geosynthetic clay barriers, in hot water (method A), aqueous alkaline liquids (method B) and organic alcohols (method C).