Abstract

ISO 22282-5:2012 establishes requirements for ground investigations by means of infiltrometer tests as part of geotechnical investigation services in accordance with EN 1997-1 and EN 1997-2.

It applies to the in situ determination of the water permeability of an existing geological formation or of treated or compacted materials.

ISO 22282-5:2012 defines the terminology and the measured parameters. It specifies the required characteristics of the equipment, defines the procedures of the tests relating to the different measurement techniques and specifies the tests results.

It is applicable to:

• ? civil engineering projects;
• ? hydrogeology studies; and
• ? waste disposal.