Programme of work


BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS


Textiles Department

Programme of Work




TXD30 : Geosynthetics


  • Scope : a) To formulate Indian standards on terminology, testing, specifications and codes of practices for identification, handling, storage and installation, etc. of all products made from man-made & natural materials including geo-textiles, geo-membranes, geo-grids, geo-foams, geo- composites, geo-cells, clay liners and other geo-synthetic related products. b) To liaise with the work of ISO/TC 221 Geo-synthetics Technical Committee as a participating member.
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 221 - Geosynthetics - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 221/WG 6 - Design using geosynthetics

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
IS/ISO 10769:2011
ISO 10769:2011
Reviewed In : 2026
Clay geosynthetic barriers Determination of water absorption of bentonite
September, 2026
-
Identical under dual numbering
2.
IS/ISO 10773:2011
ISO 10773:2011
Clay geosynthetic barriers Determination of permeability to gases
-
Identical under dual numbering
3.
IS 13162 (Part 2):2024
Geotextiles - Methods of test : Part 2 Determination of resistance to the exposure of ultraviolet light, moisture and heat (xenon-arc type apparatus) (first revision)
-
Indigenous
4.
IS 13162 (Part 3):2021
ISO 9863-1:2016
Reviewed In : 2026
Geosynthetics - Determination of thickness at specified pressures (Part 3) : Single layers (first revision)
March, 2026
-
Identical under dual numbering
5.
IS 13162 (Part 4):2025
ISO 13433: 2006
Geotextiles - Methods of Test (Part 4) Dynamic Perforation Test (Cone Drop Test) (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
6.
IS 13321 (Part 1):2022
ISO 10318-1:2015
Geosynthetics - (Part 1) : Terms and definitions (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
7.
IS 13321 (Part 2):2022
ISO 10318-2:2015
Geosynthetics - (Part 2) : Symbols and pictograms
-
Identical under dual numbering
8.
IS 13325:1992
Reviewed In : 2019
Determination of tensile properties of extruded polymer geogrids using the wide strip - Test method
February, 2019
-
Indigenous
9.
IS 13326 (Part 1):2025
ISO 12957 (Part 1) : 2018
Geosynthetics - Determination of friction characteristics : Part 1 Direct shear test (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
10.
IS 14293:2024
Geotextiles - Method for determination of trapezoid tearing strength (first revision )
-
Indigenous
11.
IS 14294:2024
Geotextiles - Method for determination of apparent opening size by dry sieving technique (first revision)
-
Indigenous
12.
IS 14324:2025
ISO 11058 : 2019
Geotextiles and geotextile related products - Determination of water permeability characteristics normal to the plane, without load (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
13.
IS 14706:2024
ISO 9862: 2023
Geosynthetics - Sampling and preparation of test specimens (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
14.
IS 14714:2024
Geotextiles - Determination of abrasion resistance (first revision)
-
Indigenous
15.
IS 14715 (Part 1):2016

Reviewed In : 2025
Jute geotextiles - (Part 1) Strengthening of sub-grade in roads - Specification (second revision)
May, 2025
-
Indigenous
16.
IS 14715 (Part 2):2016

Reviewed In : 2025
Jute geotextiles - (Part 2) Control of bank erosion in rivers and waterways - Specification (second revision)
May, 2025
-
Indigenous
17.
IS 14716:2021
Reviewed In : 2026
Geosynthetics - Test method for the determination of mass per unit area of geotextiles and geotextile-related products (first revision)
March, 2026
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
18.
IS 14739:2021
ISO 13431:1999
Reviewed In : 2026
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Determination of tensile creep and creep rupture behaviour (first revision)
March, 2026
-
Identical under dual numbering
19.
IS 14986:2001
Reviewed In : 2023
Guidelines for application of jute geotextile for rain water erosion control in road and railway embankments and hill slopes
March, 2023
-
Indigenous
20.
IS 15060:2018
ISO 10321:2008
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics – Tensile test for joint seams by wide-width strip method (first revision)
March, 2024
-
Identical under dual numbering
21.
IS 15868 (Part 16):2008
Reviewed In : 2023
Natural fibre geotextiles (Jute geotextile and coir BHOOVASTRA) – Methods of test
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
22.
IS 15869:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Textiles – Open weave coir Bhoovastra – Specification (first revision)
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
23.
IS 15871:2009
Reviewed In : 2024
Use of coir geotextiles (Coir BHOOVASTRA) in unpaved roads – Guidelines
March, 2024
-
Indigenous
24.
IS 15872:2009
Reviewed In : 2024
Application of coir geotextiles (Coir woven BHOOVASTRA) for rain water erosion control in roads, railway embankments and hill slopes – Guidelines
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
25.
IS 15909:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
PVC Geomembranes for Lining - Specification ( Second Revision )
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
26.
IS 15910:2010
Reviewed In : 2024
Geo-synthetics for highways - Specification
March, 2024
-
Indigenous
27.
IS 16078:2013
ISO 12236
Reviewed In : 2023
Geosynthetics - Static puncture test (CBR Test)
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
28.
IS 16090:2013
Reviewed In : 2023
Geo-synthetics - Geo-textiles used as protection (or cushioning) materials - Specification
January, 2023
1
Indigenous
29.
IS 16237:2014
Reviewed In : 2024
Geo-synthetics – Method for determination of apparent opening size by wet sieving
March, 2024
-
Indigenous
30.
IS 16341:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Standard practice for exposure and retrieval of samples to evaluate installation damage of geosynthetics
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
31.
IS 16342:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Method of test for grab breaking load and elongation of geotextiles
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
32.
IS 16343:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Guidelines for installation of geotextiles as pavement fabric
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
33.
IS 16344:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Guidelines for installation of geotextile for permanent erosion control in hard armor systems
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
34.
IS 16345:2020

Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics – Guidelines for installation of geotextile used in subgrade separation in pavement structures (first revision)
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
35.
IS 16346:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Method of test for evaluation of stress crack resistance of polyolefin geomembranes using notched constant tensile load test
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
36.
IS 16347:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Method of test for effects of temperature on stability of geotextile
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
37.
IS 16348:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Method of test for index puncture resistance of geomembranes and related products
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
38.
IS 16349:2015

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Guidelines for installation of geogrids used as reinforcement of base and sub-base layers in pavement structures
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
39.
IS 16351:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Standard practice for laboratory immersion procedures for evaluating the chemical resistance of geosynthetics to liquids
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
40.
IS 16352:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – High density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes for lining – Specification (first revision)
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
41.
IS 16355:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Guidelines for installation of geogrids used as soil reinforcement in mechanically stabilised earth (MSE) retaining structures
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
42.
IS 16356:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Method of test for pore size characteristics of geotextiles by capillary flow test
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
43.
IS 16362:2020

Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Geotextiles used in subgrade stabilization in pavement structures - Specification (first revision)
December, 2024
1
Indigenous
44.
IS 16362:2024
Geosynthetics - Geotextiles for Subsurface Drainage, Subgrade Separation, Subgrade Stabilization, Filtration and Erosion Control (In Hard Armor Systems) Applications - Specification (second revision)
1
Indigenous
45.
IS 16363:2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Guidelines for installation of geotextile used in subsurface drainage application
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
46.
IS 16380:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Method of test for measuring pullout resistance of geosynthetics in soil (first revision)
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
47.
IS 16389:2015

Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Method of test for biological clogging of geotextile or soil/geotextile filters
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
48.
IS 16391:2015

Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Geotextiles used in sub-grade separation in pavement structures - Specification
December, 2024
1
Indigenous
49.
IS 16392:2015

Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Geotextiles for permanent erosion control in hard armor systems - Specification
December, 2024
1
Indigenous
50.
IS 16393:2015

Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Geotextiles used in subsurface drainage application - Specification
December, 2024
1
Indigenous
51.
IS 16474:2015

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Method of test for tensile properties of geogrids by the single or multi-rib tensile method
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
52.
IS 16475:2015

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics - Method of test for determination of 2 percent secant modulus for polyethylene geomembranes
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
53.
IS 16477:2015

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics - Method of test for determination of performance strength of geomembranes by the wide strip tensile method
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
54.
IS 16483:2017

Reviewed In : 2023
Geosynthetics - Method for microscopic evaluation of the dispersion of carbon black in polyolefin geosynthetics
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
55.
IS 16493:2017

Reviewed In : 2023
Geosynthetics – Method of test for determination of pyramid puncture resistance of unprotected and protected geomembranes
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
56.
IS 16635:2017
ISO 10319 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2023
Geosynthetics - Wide - Width tensile test
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
57.
IS 16653:2017

Reviewed In : 2023
Geosynthetics - Needle punched nonwoven geobags for coastal and waterways protection - Specification
January, 2023
1
Not Equivalent
58.
IS 16654:2017

Reviewed In : 2023
Geosynthetics - Polypropylene multifilament woven geobags for coastal and waterways protection - Specification
January, 2023
-
Indigenous
59.
IS 17179 (Part 2):2025
ISO 12958-1:2020
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Determination of water flow capacity in their plane (Part 1) : Index test (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
60.
IS 17179:2025
ISO 12958-2:2020
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Determination of water flow capacity in their plane (Part 2) : Performance test (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
61.
IS 17360:2020
ISO 13438 : 2018
Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Screening test method for determining the resistance of geotextiles and geotextile-related products to oxidation
March, 2025
-
Identical under single numbering
62.
IS 17363:2025
ISO 12960:2020
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Screening test methods for determining the resistance to acid and alkaline liquids (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
63.
IS 17365:2025
ISO/TS 20432:2022
Determination of the Long-Term Strength of Geosynthetics for Soil Reinforcement — Guidelines (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
64.
IS 17368:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Determination of damage to geosynthetic caused during installation
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
65.
IS 17369 (Part 1):2020
ISO 13426-1 : 2019
Reviewed In : 2025
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Strength of internal structural junctions Part 1 Geocells
March, 2025
-
Identical under dual numbering
66.
IS 17369 (Part 2):2025
ISO 13426-2:2024
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Strength of internal structural junctions (Part 2) : Geo-composites (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
67.
IS 17371:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Geogrids for flexible pavements – Specification
March, 2025
1
Indigenous
68.
IS 17372:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Polymeric strip/geostrip used as soil reinforcement in retaining structures – Specification
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
69.
IS 17373:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics - Geogrids used in reinforced soil retaining structures - Specification
March, 2025
3
Indigenous
70.
IS 17374:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Reinforced HDPE membrane for effluents and chemical resistance lining – Specification
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
71.
IS 17420:2020
ISO 10722 : 2019
Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Index test procedure for the evaluation of mechanical damage under repeated loading – Damage caused by granular materials (Laboratory test method)
March, 2025
-
Identical under dual numbering
72.
IS 17421:2020
ISO 10320 : 2019
Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics – Identification on site
March, 2025
-
Identical under single numbering
73.
IS 17483 (Part 1):2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics - Geocells - Specification (Part 1) Load Bearing Application
March, 2025
2
Indigenous
74.
IS 17483 (Part 2):2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics - Geocells - Specification (Part 2) Slope Erosion Protection Application
March, 2025
2
Indigenous
75.
IS 17880:2022
Geosynthetics - Synthetics polymer rope gabions for coastal and waterways protection - Specification
-
Indigenous
76.
IS 18309:2023
Geosynthetics- Prefabricated Vertical Drains for Quick Consolidation for Very Soft Plastic Soil - Specification
-
Indigenous
77.
IS 18591:2024
Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Structures - Code of Practice
-
Indigenous
78.
IS 19104:2025
Geosynthetics - Geotextile Tubes for Coastal and Waterways Protection - Specification
-
Indigenous
79.
IS 19218:2025
Textiles - Coir Non-woven Stitched Composite Geotextiles for Erosion Control Applications - Specification
-
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
TXD 30 (27315)
Geosynthetics used in bitumen layers for flexible pavements - Specification
2
TXD 30 (27317)
Geosynthetics - Drainage Composite - Specification
3
TXD 30 (28661)
Geosynthetics - Synthetics polymer rope gabions for coastal and waterways protection - Specification Amendment - 1

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
TXD 30 (27316)
Geosynthetics used in bitumen layers for flexible pavements - Specification
2
TXD 30 (27318)
Geosynthetics - Drainage Composite - Specification

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
TXD 30 (26868)
Geosynthetics - Geocells - Specification Part 2 Slope Erosion Protection Application Amendment - 3
2
TXD 30 (27273)
Revision of: IS 15909:2020
Geosynthetics - PVC geomembranes for lining - Specification third revision
3
TXD 30 (28440)
Geosynthetics Guidelines for the assessment of durability
4
TXD 30 (28442)
Geosynthetics Determination of dynamic perforation Cone drop test
5
TXD 30 (28444)
Determination of long-term flow of geosynthetic drains
6
TXD 30 (28446)
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products Determination of the characteristic opening size Wet sieving
7
TXD 30 (28447)
Geosynthetics Test method for the determination of water discharge capacity for prefabricated vertical drains
8
TXD 30 (28449)
Geosynthetics Determination of compression behaviour Part 2 Determination of short-term compression behaviour
9
TXD 30 (28451)
Revision of: IS 14739:2021
Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Determination of tensile creep and creep rupture behaviour second revision
10
TXD 30 (28452)
Revision of: IS 16635:2017
Geosynthetics Wide-width tensile test first revision

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   23
 Code of Practices :    9
 Methods of Test :   39
 Terminology :   1
 Dimensions :   0
 System Standard :   0
 Safety Standard :   0
 Others :    4
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
IS 13162 (Part 5):1992
Reviewed In : 2016
Geotextiles - Methods of Test - Part 5 Determination of Tensile Properties Using a Wide Width Strip
2.
IS 14715:2000
Reviewed In : 2019
Woven jute geotextiles - Specificatton
3.
IS 15909:2015

PVC Geomembranes for Lining - Specification Second Revision


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
IS 14715 (Part 1):2016

Reviewed In : 2025
Jute geotextiles - Part 1 Strengthening of sub-grade in roads - Specification second revision
2.
IS 14715 (Part 2):2016

Reviewed In : 2025
Jute geotextiles - Part 2 Control of bank erosion in rivers and waterways - Specification second revision
3.
IS 14986:2001
Reviewed In : 2023
Guidelines for application of jute geotextile for rain water erosion control in road and railway embankments and hill slopes
4.
IS 15869:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Textiles Open weave coir Bhoovastra Specification first revision
5.
IS 15910:2010
Reviewed In : 2024
Geo-synthetics for highways - Specification
6.
IS 16090:2013
Reviewed In : 2023
Geo-synthetics - Geo-textiles used as protection or cushioning materials - Specification
7.
IS 16352:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics High density polyethylene HDPE geomembranes for lining Specification first revision
8.
IS 16362:2024
Geosynthetics - Geotextiles for Subsurface Drainage Subgrade Separation Subgrade Stabilization Filtration and Erosion Control In Hard Armor Systems Applications - Specification second revision
9.
IS 16391:2015

Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Geotextiles used in sub-grade separation in pavement structures - Specification
10.
IS 16392:2015

Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Geotextiles for permanent erosion control in hard armor systems - Specification
11.
IS 16393:2015

Reviewed In : 2024
Geosynthetics - Geotextiles used in subsurface drainage application - Specification
12.
IS 16653:2017

Reviewed In : 2023
Geosynthetics - Needle punched nonwoven geobags for coastal and waterways protection - Specification
13.
IS 16654:2017

Reviewed In : 2023
Geosynthetics - Polypropylene multifilament woven geobags for coastal and waterways protection - Specification
14.
IS 17371:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics Geogrids for flexible pavements Specification
15.
IS 17372:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics Polymeric strip geostrip used as soil reinforcement in retaining structures Specification
16.
IS 17373:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics - Geogrids used in reinforced soil retaining structures - Specification
17.
IS 17374:2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics Reinforced HDPE membrane for effluents and chemical resistance lining Specification
18.
IS 17483 (Part 1):2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics - Geocells - Specification Part 1 Load Bearing Application
19.
IS 17483 (Part 2):2020

Reviewed In : 2025
Geosynthetics - Geocells - Specification Part 2 Slope Erosion Protection Application
20.
IS 17880:2022
Geosynthetics - Synthetics polymer rope gabions for coastal and waterways protection - Specification
21.
IS 18309:2023
Geosynthetics- Prefabricated Vertical Drains for Quick Consolidation for Very Soft Plastic Soil - Specification
22.
IS 19104:2025
Geosynthetics - Geotextile Tubes for Coastal and Waterways Protection - Specification
23.
IS 19218:2025
Textiles - Coir Non-woven Stitched Composite Geotextiles for Erosion Control Applications - Specification