Scribd
Upload
66 views12 pages

Test Methods For Geosynthetics: L.B.S.MARG, GHATKOPAR (W), MUMBAI-400086

This document provides a summary of test methods for various types of geosynthetics including geotextiles, geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners, geocomposites, and geogrids. It lists 28 test methods for geotextiles covering properties such as abrasion resistance, tensile strength, permeability, puncture resistance, and seam strength. It also summarizes test methods for other geosynthetics including their mechanical, hydraulic, and durability properties. The document serves as a reference for engineers to select appropriate standardized test methods for evaluating different geosynthetics.

Uploaded by

Abhijith Ajith
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
66 views12 pages

Test Methods For Geosynthetics: L.B.S.MARG, GHATKOPAR (W), MUMBAI-400086

This document provides a summary of test methods for various types of geosynthetics including geotextiles, geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners, geocomposites, and geogrids. It lists 28 test methods for geotextiles covering properties such as abrasion resistance, tensile strength, permeability, puncture resistance, and seam strength. It also summarizes test methods for other geosynthetics including their mechanical, hydraulic, and durability properties. The document serves as a reference for engineers to select appropriate standardized test methods for evaluating different geosynthetics.

Uploaded by

Abhijith Ajith
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 12

TEST METHODS FOR GEOSYNTHETICS

V.K.PATIL

BOMBAY TEXTILE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION


L.B.S.MARG, GHATKOPAR (W),MUMBAI-400086.
WEB : btraindia.com e-mail : [email protected]
Physical proprieties (P) Mechanical properties (M)
Type of structure Tensile properties
Specific gravity Compressibility
Mass per unit area Seam strength
Thickness Burst strength
Stiffness Tear strength
Puncture strength
Hydraulic properties (H) Endurance properties (E)
Porosity Installation damage
Percentage open area Creep and stress relaxation
Apparent opening size Abrasion
Permittivity Clogging
Transmissivity
Durability properties (D) Performance test (PF)
Temperature Asphalt retention
Oxidation Direct Shear
Chemical degradation Clogging potential
Hydrolysis Pull out resistance
Ultraviolet light degradation Filtering Efficiency

BTRA, COE-Geotech can provide


testing of most of these properties
as per ASTM, IS and ISO standards
TEST METHODS FOR GEOTEXTILES
Test Parameters ASTM ISO IS
1 E Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sand D4886 13427 14714
Paper/Sliding Block Method)
2 H Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity D4491 11058 14324

3 M Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles D4533 14293

4 D Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure to Light, D4355 13162


Moisture and Heat in a Xenon Arc Type Apparatus (Part 2)
M Tensile Properties of Geotextiles by the Wide-Width D4595 10319 13162
5 Strip Method (Part 5)
6 M Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles D4632
7 H Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile D4751 12956 14294

8 M Strength of Sewn or Thermally Bonded Seams of D4884 10321 15060


Geotextiles
9 P Nominal Thickness of Geosynthetics D5199 9863-1 13162 -3

10 M Tension Creep and Creep Rupture Behavior of D5262 13431 14739


Geosynthetics
TEST METHODS FOR GEOTEXTILES
Test Parameters ASTM ISO IS

11 M Cone drop ( Dynamic perforation ) 13433 13162 -4


EN 918
12 P Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles D5261 9864 14716

13 H Hydraulic Transmissivity of a Geosynthetic Using a D4716 12958


Constant Head
14 M Static Puncture Strength of Geotextiles and D6241 12236
Geotextile-Related Products Using a 50-mm Probe
15 H Permittivity of Geotextiles Under Load D5493 10766

16 PF Hydraulic Conductivity Ratio (HCR) Testing of D5567


Soil/Geotextile Systems
17 PF Asphalt Retention of Paving Fabrics Used in D6140
Asphalt Paving for Full-Width Applications
18 D Chemical Resistance of Geotextiles to Liquids D6389

19 D Effects of Temperature on Stability of Geotextiles D4594

20 D Biological Clogging of Geotextile D1987


TEST METHODS FOR GEOTEXTILES
Test Parameters ASTM ISO

21 D Deterioration of Geotextiles from Outdoor Exposure D5970


22 HPF Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the D 5141
Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device
Using Site-Specific Soil

23 PF Measuring the Soil-Geotextile System Clogging Potential D5101


by the Gradient Ratio

24 M Pore Size Characteristics of Geotextiles by Capillary D6767


Flow Test
25 M Large Scale Hydrostatic Puncture Testing of D5514
Geosynthetics
26 E Installation Damage of Geosynthetics D5818 13428
27 D Microscopic Evaluation of the Dispersion of Carbon Black D5596
in Polyolefin Geosynthetics
28 M Multi-Axial Tension Test for Geosynthetics D5617
TEST METHODS FOR GEOSYNTHETICS
Test Parameters ASTM ISO IS
1 PF Geosynthetic Pullout Resistance in Soil D6706
2 E Accelerated Tensile Creep and Creep-Rupture of D6992 14739
Geosynthetic
3 Determining the Coefficient of Soil and D5321 12957-1
PF Geosynthetic or Geosynthetic and Geosynthetic
Friction by the Direct Shear Method
4 D Chemical Resistance of Geosynthetics to Liquids D5322
Oxidative Induction Time of Polyolefin D5885
5 D
Geosynthetics by High-Pressure Differential
Scanning Calorimetry
M Geosynthetics -- Index test procedure for the 10722
6
evaluation of mechanical damage under repeated
loading -- Damage caused by granular material
(In-Plane) Hydraulic Transmissivity of a D6574
7 H
Geosynthetic by Radial Flow
8 Terminology for Geosynthetics D4439 10318
9 Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing D4354 9862
GEOCOMPOSITES

Test Parameters ASTM

1
M
Bond Strength (Ply Adhesion) of D7005
Geocomposites

2
M
Vertical Strip Drains in the Crimped D6918
Condition
D
3 Chemical Resistance of Geonets to D6388
Liquids
TEST METHODS FOR GEOMEMBRANES
Test Parameters ASTM
M Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and D4833
1
Related Products
M Strength of Geomembranes by the Wide Strip Tensile D4885
2
Method
M Tensile Properties of Nonreinforced Polyethylene and D6693
3
Nonreinforced Flexible Polypropylene Geomembranes
4 M 2 % Secant Modulus for Polyethylene Geomembranes D5323
M Stress Crack Resistance of Polyolefin Geomembranes D5397
5
Using Notched Constant Tensile Load Test
M Pyramid Puncture Resistance of Unprotected and D5494
6
Protected Geomembranes
TEST METHODS FOR GEOMEMBRANES
Test Parameters ASTM
M Strip Tensile Properties of Reinforced D7003
7
Geomembranes
M Grab Tensile Properties of Reinforced D7004
8
Geomembranes
D Chemical Resistance of Geomembranes to D5747
9
Liquids
M Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced D6636
10
Geomembranes
M Determining the Integrity of Seams Used in Joining D4437
11
Flexible Polymeric Sheet Geomembranes
D D5641
12
Geomembrane Seam Evaluation by Vacuum
Chamber
TEST METHODS FOR GEOSYNTHETIC CLAY LINERS
Test Parameters ASTM ISO
1 P Mass Per Unit of Geosynthetic Clay Liners D5993
2 H Index Flux Through Saturated Geosynthetic Clay Liner D5887
Specimens Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter
M Swell Index of Clay Mineral Component of D5890 10769
3 Geosynthetic Clay Liners
4 H Fluid Loss of Clay Component of Geosynthetic Clay D5891
Liners
5 M Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of GCL
Acceptance Testing Requirements for Geosynthetic D6495
6
Clay Liners
7 M Tensile Strength of Geosynthetic Clay Liners D6768
M Bonding Peel Strength Between the Top and Bottom D6496
8
Layers of Needle-Punched Geosynthetic Clay Liners
M Clay geosynthetic barriers -- Determination of 10773
9 permeability to gases
TEST METHODS FOR GEOGRIDS

Test Parameters ASTM

1
M Tensile Properties of Geogrids by the D6637
Single or Multi-Rib Tensile Method
2
D Chemical Resistance of Geogrids to D6213
Liquids
3
M Junction Strength GRI-GG-2

You might also like