EN ISO 22282-3:2012 PDF

Geotechnical investigation and testing - Geohydraulic testing - Part 3: Water pressure tests in rock (ISO 22282-3:2012)

Title (English):

EN ISO 22282-3:2012

Geotechnical investigation and testing - Geohydraulic testing - Part 3: Water pressure tests in rock (ISO 22282-3:2012)

Document status:: Active
Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 32
Publication date:: June 1, 2012
Edition:: CEN EN 22282 edition 1 version 1
ICS:: 93.020

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Description (English):

ISO 22282-3:2012 specifies the requirements for water pressures tests (WPT) carried out in boreholes drilled into rock as part of geotechnical investigation and testing according to EN 1997-1 and EN 1997-2. The tests are used to investigate the following: hydraulic properties of the rock mass, which are mainly governed by discontinuities; absorption capacity of the rock mass; tightness of the rock mass; effectiveness of grouting; geomechanical behaviour, e.g. hydrofracturing, hydrojacking.

Technical details

Technical committee: CEN/TC 341 - Geotechnical Investigation and Testing
SKU: EN ISO 22282-3:2012

Abstract

Overview

EN ISO 22282-3:2012 - Water pressure tests in rock is the CEN-adopted ISO standard that specifies requirements for performing water pressure tests (WPT) in boreholes drilled into rock as part of geotechnical investigation and testing. It is part of the ISO 22282 series on geohydraulic testing and supports geotechnical design in accordance with EN 1997-1 and EN 1997-2 (Eurocode 7). The standard covers test purpose, equipment, execution, data recording and interpretation for both steady-state and transient conditions.

Key topics and technical requirements

Test objectives: assess hydraulic properties of the rock mass (discontinuity-controlled), absorption capacity, tightness, groutability, and geomechanical behaviour (hydrofracturing, hydrojacking).
Test types: single pressure step (tightness checks) and multiple pressure step tests (permeability, hydrofracturing, erosion, clogging).
Equipment essentials:
- Pump and water supply (pressure-controlled; typical controlled pump capacity up to 150 l/min; 1.5 MPa often suitable). Oscillation ≤ ±3% or use pressure damper.
- Pipes/hoses, single or double packer assemblies, shut-off valve, flow meter, pressure measuring devices (pressure transducers and manometer), and data recorder.
- Flow meter accuracy better than 3% of range; recommended measurement ranges (e.g., detect 2 l/min if Q ≈100 l/min; detect 0.5 l/min if Q ≈10 l/min).
Packer requirements: effective sleeve length ≥ 10 × borehole diameter and ≥ 0.5 m; inflation pressure ≥ 30% above expected maximum test pressure.
Measurement & recording:
- Each pressure step should last at least 10 minutes; stop when steady-state or variation

Related standards

Mentioned in the description and other EN standards

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Test objectives: assess hydraulic properties of the rock mass (discontinuity-controlled), absorption capacity, tightness, groutability, and geomechanical behaviour (hydrofracturing, hydrojacking).
Test types: single pressure step (tightness checks) and multiple pressure step tests (permeability, hydrofracturing, erosion, clogging).
Equipment essentials:
- Pump and water supply (pressure-controlled; typical controlled pump capacity up to 150 l/min; 1.5 MPa often suitable). Oscillation ≤ ±3% or use pressure damper.
- Pipes/hoses, single or double packer assemblies, shut-off valve, flow meter, pressure measuring devices (pressure transducers and manometer), and data recorder.
- Flow meter accuracy better than 3% of range; recommended measurement ranges (e.g., detect 2 l/min if Q ≈100 l/min; detect 0.5 l/min if Q ≈10 l/min).
Packer requirements: effective sleeve length ≥ 10 × borehole diameter and ≥ 0.5 m; inflation pressure ≥ 30% above expected maximum test pressure.
Measurement & recording:
- Each pressure step should last at least 10 minutes; stop when steady-state or variation

EN ISO 22282-3:2012 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

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