भारतीय मानक IS 17372 : 2020

Indian Standard

भूकृत्रिम — सरं क्षण सरं चनाओ ं में मृदा प्रबलन

के लिए उपयोग किये जाने वाली बहुलक पट्टी /
भू-पट्टी — विशिष्टि

Geosynthetics — Polymeric Strip /

Geostrip used as Soil Reinforcement
in Retaining Structures —
Specification

ICS 59.080.70

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Geosynthetics Sectional Committee, TXD 30

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Geosynthetics
Sectional Committee had been approved by the Textile Division Council.
Reinforced soil retaining structures consist of near vertical or steep sloped structures of compacted soil or other
fill reinforced with tensile inclusions. This technology has become important in infrastructure and the other
sectors as it helps reducing the right of way (ROW) and reducing the quantity of fill material required, thereby
providing a cost effective and environmentally friendly solution.
The design philosophy and construction of reinforced soil structures is based on the inclination of the side slopes
of the structure. Hence, reinforced soil structures are classified as follows:
a) Up to an angle of 70 degrees with the horizontal, the structure is classified as a Reinforced Soil Slope
Structure (RSS); and
b) Structures with angles steeper than 70 degrees are classified as Reinforced soil wall (RSW).
This standard has been prepared to provide requirements for geostrip which are used as soil reinforcement in
reinforced soil retaining structures. In the formulation of this standard, due importance has been given to global
standards and practices as well as existing standards and practices in India.
This standard will help engineer in selecting geostrip of appropriate quality for specific project requirements.
Procurement of the geostrip shall be done as per such requirements and the material shall be selected, comparing the
parametric requirement by design and the design value indicated in the manufacture’s data sheets. The contractor
shall follow the specifications and installation guidelines provided by engineer or by the geostrip manufacturer.
The committee has reviewed the provisions of the following International Standards/Other publications referred
in this standard and has decided that they are acceptable for use in conjunction with this standard:
International Standard/ Title
Other publication
ISO 10320 : 2019 Geosynthetics — Identification on site
ISO 16014-4 : 2019 Plastics — Determination of average molecular weight and molecular weight
distribution of polymers using size-exclusion chromatography — Part 4: High-
temperature method
ASTM D7409-15 Standard test method for carboxyl end group content of polyethylene terephthalate
(PET) yarns
GRI-GG7 Test method for carboxyl end group content of PET yarns
GRI-GG8 Test method for determination of the number average molecular weight of PET
yarns based on a relative viscosity value

The composition of the Committee responsible for the formulation of this standard is given in Annex B.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised )’. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
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Indian Standard
GEOSYNTHETICS — POLYMERIC STRIP / GEOSTRIP
USED AS SOIL REINFORCEMENT IN RETAINING
STRUCTURES — SPECIFICATION

1 SCOPE 3.4 Ultimate Tensile Strength of Geostrip (Tult) —

The ultimate or maximum strength of a geostrip, as
1.1 This standard specifies material properties and determined by a short-term tensile strength test in
specifications that are required for geostrip to be used accordance with IS 16635.
as reinforcement in design of Reinforced Soil Walls
(RSW) and Reinforced Soil Slopes (RSS). 3.5 Reduction Factors — Reduction factors are a
set of numeric values which are based on short-term
1.2 This standard is a specification aid for material and long-term external influences which may impact
purchase and shall not be used as design or construction the geostrip’s performance. A further safety factor fs
guideline. Design review of the reinforced soil system takes into account those causes whose effects cannot
and geostrip is recommended to be carried out be quantified, the quality of the data provided, together
separately. The design of RSW or RSS structure is to with the statistical variation in the reduction factors
be carried out by engineers as per recommended Indian calculated. It does not consider the uncertainties related
Standard, global practice, design details of geostrip to the soil structure and the calculation of loads.
reinforcement, and fill/soil properties.
Reduction factors for geostrip are defined as:
2 REFERENCES a) Reduction factor for installation and mechanical
damage (RFID);
The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions
which through reference in this text, constitute b) Reduction factor for durability (RFD);
provision of this standard. At the time of publication, c) Reduction factor for creep (RFCR);
the editions indicated were valid. All standards are d) Reduction factor for weathering (RFW);
subject to revision, and parties to agreements based
e) Reduction factor for chemical & biological effect
on this standard are encouraged to investigate the
(RFCH);
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the
standards. f) RFD = RFW × RFCH; and
g) Factor of safety (fs).
3 DEFINITIONS
3.6 Long Term Design Strength of Geostrip (TLTDS) —
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions as given The long-term design strength of a geostrip to be used
in IS 13321 (Part 1) and the following shall apply. in design is calculated by reducing the ultimate strength
of geostrip with reduction factors as applicable for
3.1 Geostrip — A geostrip/ polymeric strip / polymeric
geostrip material.
strap in the form of a strip is uniaxial material, used in
civil engineering application usually made up of high Tult
TLTDS =
tenacity, high modulus polyester tendons encased within RFCR × RFID × RFD × f s
polyethylene sheathing. Geostrips are categorized
in different grades based on the characteristic tensile
4 MATERIALS
strength.
3.2 Polyester Tendons — Polyester Tendons are made 4.1 Geostrip materials shall be inert to all chemicals
of the high tenacity continuous filament fibres with naturally found in commonly encountered soils
high tensile modulus. not containing adverse solvents and at ambient
temperatures. It shall not be susceptible to hydrolysis,
3.3 Polyethylene Sheathing — The encasing made shall be resistant to aqueous solutions of salts, acids
from polyethylene which is coextruded on to the and alkalis and shall be non-biodegradable. Polymeric
polyester tendons, protecting tendons from damage strip/geostrip shall be provided with a polyethylene
and maintains shape and size to strip. The surface of polymeric coating that protects the basic yarn. Geostrip
sheathing is rough to achieve desired friction between shall be resistant to rot and mildew.
soil and strip.

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4.2 In case of PET geostrip, it shall have average b) Type of geostrip that is, GS-20, GS-30;
molecular weight more than or equal to 25000 g/mol c) Style number, lot number and roll number;
when tested by method given in ISO 16014-4 or GRI-
d) Date of manufacture of geostrip material;
GG8 and shall have carboxyl end group content less
than 30 mmol/kg when tested by method given in e) Any other information/instruction provided by the
ASTM D7409 or GRI-GG7 manufacturer;
f) Manufacturer’s name, initials or trademark; and
5 REQUIREMENTS FOR GEOSTRIPS g) The country of origin.
5.1 Geostrips shall be dimensionally stable and able to 6.2 Bis Certification Marking
retain their geometry under manufacture, transport, and
The geostrips conforming to the requirements of
installation.
this standard may be certified as per the conformity
5.2 Geostrips shall meet the performance requirements assessment schemes under the provisions of the Bureau
as specified in Table 1. of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules and
Regulations framed thereunder, and the geostrips may
5.3 Reduction Factors / Partial Safety Factors be marked with the Standard Mark.
Reduction factors shall be as agreed to between the
buyer and the seller based on the specific site conditions 7 PACKING
and shall be tested as per the methods given in 5.3.1 The geostrip shall be packed in rolls as per the contract
to 5.3.3. or order. It shall be supplied in coils/rolls sealed with
packaging strip to prevent it from the adverse impact
5.3.1 Reduction factor for installation damage shall
of heat and moisture, oil, grease, dirt, dust and other
be determined based on actual installation damage
stains. Number of coils/rolls may be packed on pallet
test. This factor depends upon the type of geostrip,
wrapped in plastic sheet to keep them together during
particle gradation of the fill material being used and the
transport.
angularity of these particles, compaction efforts and
lift thickness of fill. Installation damage test shall be 8 IDENTIFICATION, DELIVERY, STORAGE
carried out as per method given in IS 17368. AND HANDLING
5.3.2 Reduction factor for durability is dependent
8.1 The geostrip identification shall be in accordance
on susceptibility of geostrip to attach by chemicals,
with ISO 10320.
thermal oxidation, hydrolysis, environmental stress
cracking and micro-organisms. Durability tests shall be 8.2 During storage, geostrip rolls shall be elevated off
carried out as per IS 17365. the ground and adequately covered to protect from the
following:
5.3.3 Reduction factor for creep shall be based on creep
tests. Creep testing is essentially a constant load test on a) Site construction damage;
multiple product samples, loaded to various percentages b) Excessive precipitation;
of the ultimate product load, for periods of up to 10 000 h. c) Extended exposure ultraviolet radiations including
Creep testing shall be carried out by ‘conventional’ sunlight;
creep testing as per IS 14739 or a combination of
Stepped Isothermal Method (SIM) as per IS 17365, d) Aggressive chemicals e.g. strong acids and strong
which is an accelerated method using stepped increases bases;
in temperature to allow tests to be performed in a matter e) Flames, welding sparks or temperatures more than
of days. 71ºC;
NOTE — Creep shall be estimated keeping in mind the f) Excessive mud, wet concrete, epoxy, or other
ambient temperature which in many parts of the country deleterious materials coming in contact with and
exceeds 40° during summer, though in-situ temperatures may affixing to the geostrip material; and
not exceed 35°C, that too for short period of a year. Design
temperature for the application may be determined as per g) Any other environmental condition that may
IS 17365. Therefore, partial safety factors for creep shall be damage the physical property values of geostrip.
provided for 20°C, 30°C and 40°C.
8.3 Store the geostrip material at temperatures above
6 MARKING AND LABELLING minus 20ºC and below 40ºC.

6.1 The geostrip material shall be marked with the 8.4 While unloading or transferring geostrip material
following information by attaching the printed labels: from one location to another, damage to the label shall
be prevented.
a) Identification of the geostrip material that is,
Polyester geostrip for soil reinforcement;

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 Table 1 Requirements of Geostrips (GS)
( Clause 5.2 )

Sl No. Characteristic Requirement Method of Test,

344 4 4 4244 4 4 41 Ref to

GS-20 GS-30 GS-37.5 GS-40 GS-50 GS-60 GS-75 GS-85 GS-100

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)

i) Ultimate tensile strength (kN), Min 20 30 37.5 40 50 60 75 85 100 IS 16635

ii) UV resistance (500h), strength retained, percent ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 IS 13162 (Part 2)

iii) Chemical resistance, strength retained after 72 h ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 IS 17363
immersion, percent

iv) Width, mm 50 to 95 (Tolerance ± 3mm) —

v) Roll length, m 50 to 150 (Tolerance +1 m with no negative tolerance) —

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NOTE — For weathering and chemical degradation having a range of products identical except for mass per area, it is sufficient to subject only the product with the lowest mass per area to the test. The
results of the test may be applied for the other products in the range, unless they have been tested separately.
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8.5 Geostrips rolls shall not be dragged on ground. at random from a lot shall be as given in column 3 of
Geostrip rolls shall be carefully lifted off the ground Table 2.
to be carried manually or by cranes with suitable jigs.
Table 2 Scale of Sampling
8.6 Geostrip rolls shall not be exposed to direct
( Clause 9.2 )
sunlight for a period longer than recommended by the
manufacturer. Sl No. of Rolls Sample Sub-Sample Permissible
No. in Lot Size Size No. of
8.7 Pallets of geostrip shall be wrapped with a material Defective
that will protect it from damage due to shipment, water, Rolls
sunlight and contaminants. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
8.8 Geostrip shall not be stored directly on the ground. i) Up to 50 3 2 0
ii) 51 - 150 5 2 0
9 SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR iii) 151 - 300 8 3 1
CONFORMITY iv) 301 - 500 13 5 2
v) 501 and above 20 5 3
9.1 Lot
All geostrip rolls of same material, construction and
type dispatched to a buyer against one dispatch note 9.3 Number of Test Specimens and Criteria for
shall constitute a lot. Conformity

9.2 Unless otherwise agreed to between the buyer and Number of test specimens and criteria for conformity
the seller, the number of geostrip rolls to be selected shall be as given in Table 3.

Table 3 Number of Test Specimens and Criteria for Conformity

( Clause 9.3 )

Sl No. Characteristic No. of Rolls Criteria for Conformity

(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Clause 4.1, tensile, elongation, length According to column 3 of Table 2 The defective rolls/pieces do not exceed
and width the corresponding number given in
column 5 of Table 2
ii) All other requirements According to column 4 of Table 2 All the test specimens shall pass the tests

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ANNEX A
( Clause 2 )

LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

IS No. Title IS No. Title

13162 (Part 2) : Geotextiles — Methods of 16635 : 2017 Geosynthetics — Wide width

2010 test: Part 2 Determination of tensile test
resistance to exposure of ultra- IS 17363 : 2020/ Geotextiles and geotextile-
violet light and water (xenon arc ISO TR 12960 : related products — Screening
type apparatus) 1998 test method for determining the
13321 (Part 1) : Glossary of terms for resistance to liquids
1992 geosynthetics: Part 1 Terms used IS 17365 : 2020/ Guidelines for the determination
in materials and properties ISO TR 20432 : of the long-term strength
14739 : 2019 Geotextiles and geotextile- 2007 of geosynthetics for soil
related products — reinforcement
Determination of tensile creep IS 17368:2020 Geo-synthetics — Determination
and creep rupture behavior (first of damage to geosynthetic
revision) caused during installation

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ANNEX B
( Foreword )

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Geosynthetics Sectional Committee, TXD 30

Organization Representative(s)

The South India Textile Research Association Council, Dr A. N. Desai (Chairman)

Coimbatore
Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association, Shrimati Deepali Plawat
Ahmedabad Shri Jigar Dave (Alternate)
Best Geotechnique Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Shri Satish Naik
Central Coir Research Institute, Alappuzha Dr D. Anita Ravindranath
Shrimati Sumy Sebastian (Alternate)
Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi Shri Sudhir Mathur
Shri Jai Bahagwan (Alternate)
Central Soil and Materials Research Station, New Delhi Dr R. Chitra
Shri Manish Gupta (Alternate)
Charankattu Coir Mfg Co (P) Ltd, Kerala Shri C. R. Devraj
Shri C. D. Athul Raj (Alternate)
Central Water Commission, New Delhi Representative
Department of Jute and Fibre Technology, Kolkata Dr Swapan Ghosh
Prof (Dr) A. K. Samantha (Alternate)
DKTE Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens, Ichalkaranji Shri Aniket S. Bhute
Ganga Flood Control Commission, Patna Shri A. K. Sinha
Shri Manoj Kumar (Alternate)
Garware Wall Ropes Ltd, Pune Shri Tirumal Kulkarni
Shri Rajendra Ghadge (Alternate)
Geosynthetics Testing Services Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad Dr Deepak Manjunath
ICAR- National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering & Shri Manik Bhowmick
Technology, Kolkata Dr Sanjoy Debnath (Alternate)

Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar Prof Amit Prashant

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Prof A. K. Ghosh
Indian Jute Industries’ Research Association, Kolkata Dr Mahuya Ghosh
Shri Koushik Das (Alternate)
Indian Jute Mills Association, Kolkatta Shri S. K. Chandra
Shri J. K. Behera (Alternate)
Indian Technical Textile Association, Mumbai Dr Anup Rakshit
Shrimati Ruchita Gupta (Alternate)
International Geosynthetics Society, India Chapter, Representative
New Delhi
Kusumgar Corporates, Mumbai Shri Y. K. Kusumgar
Dr M. K. Talukdar (Alternate)

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Organization Representative(s)

Macaferri Environmental Solutions Pvt Ltd, Dr Ratnakar Mahajan

Navi Mumbai
Megaplast India Pvt Ltd, Daman Shri C. V. Rajesh
Shri Hemendra Behera (Alternate)
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, New Delhi Shri Sanjiv Kumar
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Thane Dr Vishal Ramesh Thombare
Shri Mandar Bhalchandra Pingle (Alternate)
National Highways Authority of India, Ghaziabad Shri Rakesh Prakash Singh
Shri Mudit Garg (Alternate)
National Jute Board, Kolkatta Shri P. K. Choudhury
Shri M. Dutta (Alternate)
Office of the Jute Commissioner, Kolkatta Shri R. K. Roy
Shri Soumyadipta Datta (Alternate)
Office of the Textile Commissioner, Mumbai Shri Ajay Pandit
Shri Sanjay Charak (Alternate)
Premier Polyfilms Ltd, Ghaziabad Shri Amitaabh Goenka
Shri Praveen Kumar (Alternate)
Reliance Industries Ltd, New Delhi Shri Mahesh Sharma
Shri V. Ravikanth (Alternate)
Strata Geosystems (I) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Shri Narendra Dalmia
Shri Shahrokh Bagli (Alternate)
Techfab India, Mumbai Shri Anant Kanoi
Shri Saurabh Vyas (Alternate)
Texel Industries Limited, Gandhinagar Shri Shailesh R. Mehta
Shri Naresh R Mehta (Alternative)
The Bombay Textile Research Association, Mumbai Shri V. K. Patil
Dranjan K. Mukhopadhyay (Alternate)
The Synthetics & Art Silk Mills Research Association, Dr Manisha Mathur
Mumbai Shrimati Ashwini Sudam (Alternate)

In personal capacity [Bhakta Nivas, 12-1-170/46 P, Dr G. V. Rao

Hanuman Nagar, Jaipuri Colony, Nagole,
Hyderabad 500 068]
In personal capacity [104, Kanchanban, A. W. Vartak Shri V. N. Gore
Marg, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai 400 057]
BIS Directorate General Shri A. K. Bera, Scientist ‘F’ and Head (TXD)
[ Representing Director General ( Ex-officio ) ]

Member Secretary
Shri J. K. Gupta
Scientist ‘D’ (TXD), BIS

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