Standard Test Method for Determining Performance Strength of Geomembranes by the Wide Strip Tensile Method

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This test method is a performance test intended as a design aid used to determine the ability of geomembranes to withstand the stresses and strains imposed under design conditions. This test method assists the design engineer in comparing several candidate geomembranes under specific test conditions.

5.2 As a performance test, this method is not intended for routine acceptance testing of commercial shipments of geomembranes. Other more easily performed test methods, such as Test Methods D751 or Test Method D882, can be used for routine acceptance testing of geomembranes. This test method will be used relatively infrequently and to establish performance characteristics of geomembrane materials.

5.2.1 There is no known correlation between this test method and index test methods, such as Test Methods D751.

5.3 All geomembranes can be tested by this method. Some modification of techniques may be necessary for a given geomembrane depending upon its physical makeup. Special adaptations may be necessary with strong geomembranes or geomembranes with extremely slick surfaces, to prevent them from slipping in the clamps or being damaged by the clamps.

Subcomité:

D35.10

Referida por:

D4439-25, D6693_D6693M-20R24, D6455-11R18, D8364_D8364M-21

Volúmen:

04.13

Número ICS:

59.080.70 (Geotextiles)