ISO 10318-1-2015 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10318-1:2015 — Geosynthetics — Part 1: Terms and definitions. This International Standard provides the vocabulary (terms and their definitions) used in ISO and EN standards on geosynthetics to ensure consistent use of terminology across product standards, test methods and specifications.

Abstract

This part of ISO 10318 defines terms related to functions, products and properties of geosynthetics and other terms that are used in International Standards on geosynthetics. Where a term is not defined in this document, the definition used in the appropriate test-method standard applies.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (publication superseded by a later edition; see Related standards).
• Publication date: April 2015 (ISO record: 2015-04).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.59; 59.080.70.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2015).
• Number of pages: 8 pages.

Scope

ISO 10318-1:2015 establishes standardized terms and definitions used throughout the ISO family of standards on geosynthetics (e.g., geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners and related products). It is intended to be used by standards writers, test laboratories, manufacturers and specifiers to avoid ambiguity in the technical literature and product specifications.

Key topics and requirements

• Unified vocabulary for geosynthetic materials and systems (functions, products, properties).
• Definitions applicable to product descriptions, testing standards and performance statements.
• Terms intended for use across ISO and EN geosynthetics standards to harmonize terminology.
• Reference to related test-method standards for definitions not included in this document.
• Amendment pathway and updates (document has associated amendment history).

Typical use and users

Used by civil/geotechnical engineers, standards committees, product manufacturers, testing and calibration laboratories, specification writers, procurement teams and academic researchers who need consistent terminology when specifying, testing, manufacturing or researching geosynthetic products and systems.

Related standards

ISO 10318-1:2015 is part of the ISO 10318 series on geosynthetics. The older ISO 10318:2005 provided earlier vocabulary and has been superseded by parts of the 2015 series; the vocabulary series has subsequently been updated by ISO 10318-1:2026 (later edition). National/adopted versions and amended editions (for example EN/BS adoptions with amendment A1) exist to incorporate regional editorial or language changes.

Keywords

geosynthetics; vocabulary; terminology; definitions; geotextiles; geogrids; geomembranes; geosynthetic clay liner; standards; ISO 10318.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10318-1:2015 is the Part 1 vocabulary standard for geosynthetics that defines terms and their meanings used in ISO/EN geosynthetics standards.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers terms related to the functions, products and properties of geosynthetics and provides definitions to be used consistently across product and test-method standards; terms not included are defined in the specific test-method standards.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Civil and geotechnical engineers, standards developers, manufacturers of geosynthetic products, testing laboratories, procurement/specification authors and researchers who need a consistent technical vocabulary.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10318-1:2015 has been withdrawn in the ISO life cycle and the vocabulary has been updated in a later edition (see ISO 10318-1:2026). Users should consult the latest edition for current terminology.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10318 is a series covering geosynthetics vocabulary and related parts; ISO 10318-1 is the vocabulary part and is linked to other parts and national/adopted versions (including amended EN/BS adoptions).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Geosynthetics, vocabulary, terminology, geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, definitions, standards (ISO 10318).