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Geotextiles (Separation and Filtration)
  • Publication no: ATS-2160-24
  • Published: 6 August 2024
  • Edition: 1.1

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 2160 sets out the requirements for the supply and installation of geotextiles used as separation and / or filtration elements in the construction of earthworks, pavement and soil structures.

The technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.

Edition 1.1 published August 2024

  • List of references amended in Clause 2.1 to include AS 3706.4 and AS 3706.5.
  • Table amended in Clause 5.8 to reference Annexure B.
  • Clarification of Clause 6.1.

Superseded editions

Edition 1.0 published October 2023

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Quality System Requirements
  • 5. Materials
  • 6. Selection of Geotextile
  • 7. Storage and Delivery
  • 8. Sampling, Testing and Acceptance
  • 9. Construction Requirements
  • Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
  • Annexure B: Determination of the Geotextile Strength Rating (G Rating) of a Geotextile
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