In general this test method is adapted from tests developed for woven fabrics (previously designated as Test Method D 1388).

The cantilever test method may not be suitable for testing products that are very limp or have a marked tendency to curl or twist at a cut edge.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stiffness of geosynthetics used as Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRM).

1.2 The method is applicable to TRMs of any fiber content and any number of components.

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.

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

D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles

D1388 Test Method for Stiffness of Fabrics

D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles

D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing

D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics

D5261 Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles

Keywords

Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRM's), stiffness; stiffness of geosynthetics; fiber content;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 65.020.20 (Plant growing)

Citing ASTM Standards

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