ASTM D4885-88(1995)
Historical Standard: ASTM D4885-88(1995) Standard Test Method for Determining Performance Strength of Geomembranes by the Wide Strip Tensile Method
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ASTM D4885
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the performance strength of synthetic geomembranes by subjecting wide strips of material to tensile loading.
1.2 This test method covers the measurement of tensile strength and elongation of geomembranes and includes directions for calculating initial modulus, offset modulus, secant modulus, and breaking toughness.
1.3 The basic distinctions between this test method and other methods measuring tensile strength of geomembranes are the width of the specimens tested and the speed of applied force. The greater width of the specimens specified in this test method minimizes the contraction edge effect (necking) which occurs in many geosynthetics and provides a closer relationship to actual material behavior in service. The slower speed of applied strain also provides a closer relationship to actual material behavior in service.
1.4 As a performance test, this method will be used relatively infrequently, and to test large lots of material. This test method is not intended for routine quality control testing of geomembranes.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound values stated in parentheses are provided for information only.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D1593 Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Plastic Film and Sheeting
D1909 Standard Table of Commercial Moisture Regains for Textile Fibers
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
Keywords
Breaking strength/tenacity; Elongation--geotextiles; Failure end point--soil/related materials; Geomembranes; Secant modulus; Strain testing--geosynthetics; Strength--geosynthetics; Stress--geosynthetics; Tensile properties/testing--geosynthetics; Wide strip tensile method; Work-to-break;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 59.080.70 (Geotextiles)
DOI: 10.1520/D4885-88R95
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