1、Designation: D 6241 04 (Reapproved 2009)Standard Test Method for theStatic Puncture Strength of Geotextiles and Geotextile-Related Products Using a 50-mm Probe1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6241; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal a
2、doption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method is an index test used to measure theforce required t
3、o puncture a geotextile and geotextile-relatedproducts. The relatively large size of the plunger provides amultidirectional force on the geotextile.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.3 This standard does not
4、purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:
5、2D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for TextilesD 123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing TextilesD 1883 Test Method for CBR (California Bearing Ratio) ofLaboratory-Compacted SoilsD 4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for TestingD 4439 Ter
6、minology for GeosyntheticsE 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study toDetermine the Precision of a Test MethodNOTE 1Test Method D 1883 describes a mold (CBR mold) that canbe used for this test method.3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other textile terms usedin this test me
7、thod, refer to Terminology D 123. For definitionsof other terms relating to geosynthetics used in this testmethod, refer to Terminology D 4439.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 atmoshere for testing geotextiles, nair maintained ata relative humidity of 50 to 70 % and a tempera
8、ture of 21 62C (70 6 4F).3.2.2 geotextile, na permeable geosynthetic composedsolely of textiles.3.2.3 puncture resistance, nthe inherent resisting mecha-nism of the test specimen to the failure by a penetrating orpuncturing object.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 A test specimen is clamped without tensi
9、on betweencircular plates and secured in a tensile or compression testingmachine, or both. A force is exerted against the center of theunsupported portion of the test specimen by a steel plungerattached to the load indicator until rupture occurs. The maxi-mum force is the value of puncture strength.
10、5. Significance and Use5.1 This test method for determining the puncture strengthof geotextiles is to be used by the industry as an index ofpuncture strength. The use of this test method is to establish anindex value by providing standard criteria and a basis foruniform reporting.5.2 This test metho
11、d is considered satisfactory for accep-tance testing of commercial shipments of geotextiles.5.3 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reportedtest results when using this test method for acceptance testingof commercial shipments, the purchaser and the suppliershould conduct comparative te
12、sts to determine if there is astatistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statisticalassistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As aminimum, the two parties should take a group of test speci-mens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are from alot of the type in quest
13、ion. The test specimens then should berandomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory fortesting. The average results from the two laboratories should becompared using Students t-test for unpaired data and anacceptable probability level chosen by the two parties before1This test method is unde
14、r the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 onGeosynthetics is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.01 on MechanicalPropertiesCurrent edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approvedin 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D 6241 04.2For referenced ASTM standar
15、ds, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA
16、19428-2959, United States.the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either its cause must befound and corrected, or the purchaser and the supplier mustagree to interpret future test results in the light of the knownbias.5.4 This test method is not applicable to materials that aremanufactured in size
17、s that are too small to be placed into thetest apparatus in accordance with the procedures in this testmethod. Furthermore, it is not appropriate to separate plies ofa geosynthetic or geocomposite for use in this test method.6. Apparatus6.1 Testing Machine, must be constant-rate-of extension(CRE) ty
18、pe, with autographic recorder conforming to therequirement of Specification D76.6.2 Plunger, with a flat diameter of 50 mm 6 1 mm with aradial edge of 2.5 mm 6 0.5 mm. See Fig. 1.6.3 Clamping Apparatus, consisting of concentric plateswith an internal diameter of 150 mm (5.9 in.), capable ofclamping
19、the test specimen without slippage (limit slippage oftest specimen to 5 mm). The external diameter is suggested tobe 250 mm (9.8 in.). The diameter of the holes used forsecuring the ring clamp assemblage is suggested to be 11 mm(7/16 in.) and equally spaced at a diameter of 220 mm (8.7 in.).The surf
20、aces of these plates can consist of grooves with rubberO-rings or coarse sandpaper bonded onto opposing surfaces. Itis suggested that 9.5-mm (3/8-in.) bolts be welded to thebottom plate so that the top plate can be placed over the boltsand nuts easily tightened. A guide block may be used to helpseat
21、 the material being clamped. Other clamps that eliminateslippage are acceptable. See Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.NOTE 2Plans for a hydraulic clamping apparatus are on file atASTM.7. Sampling7.1 Lot SampleIn the absence of other guidelines, dividethe product into lots and take lot samples as specified inPracti
22、ce D 4354.7.2 Laboratory SampleConsider the units in the lotsample as the units in the laboratory sample. For the laboratorysample, take a full width sample of sufficient length along theselvage or edge of the roll so that the requirements of 7.3through 7.5.2 can be met. Exclude the inner and outer
23、wraps ofthe roll or any material containing folds, crushed areas, or otherdistortions not representative of the sample lot.NOTE 1All dimensions are in millimeters.NOTE 2This diagram is not to scale.FIG. 1 PlungerD 6241 04 (2009)27.3 Remove test specimens from the laboratory sample in arandomly distr
24、ibuted pattern across the width with no specimentaken nearer the selvage of fabric edge than 1/20 of the fabricwidth or 150 mm (6 in.), whichever is the smaller, unlessotherwise specified.7.4 Test SpecimensFrom each unit in the laboratorysample, cut the specimens so that the edge of specimen willext
25、end beyond the edge of the clamp by 10 mm (0.39 in.) in alldirections.7.5 Number of SpecimensUnless otherwise agreed upon,as when provided in an applicable material specification, takea number of test specimens per laboratory sample such that theuser may expect at the 95% probability level that the
26、test resultis not more than 5.0% of the average above or below the trueaverage of sample. Determine the number of specimens persample as follows:7.5.1 Reliable Estimate of vWhen there is a reliableestimate of v based upon extensive past records for similarNOTE 1All dimensions are in millimeters.NOTE
27、 2This diagram is not to scale.FIG. 2 Typical Arrangement for Test on Tensile Testing Machine (Method A)D 6241 04 (2009)3materials tested in the users laboratory as directed in this testmethod, calculate the required number of specimens as fol-lows:n 5 tv/A!2(1)where:n = number of test specimens (ro
28、unded upward to a wholenumber),NOTE 1All dimensions are in millimeters.NOTE 2The diagram is not to scale.FIG. 3 Typical arrangement for test on compression testing machine (method B)D 6241 04 (2009)4v = reliable estimate of the coefficient of variation forindividual observations on similar materials
29、 in theusers laboratory under conditions of single-operationprecision, %,t = the value of Students t one-sided limits, a 95%probability level, and the degrees of freedom, associ-ated with the estimate of v, andA = 5.0% of the average, the value of the allowablevariation.7.5.2 No Reliable Estimate of
30、 vWhen there is no reliableestimate of v for the users laboratory, the equation given in7.5.1 should not be used directly. Instead, specify the fixednumber (10) of specimens. The number of specimens iscalculated using v = 9.5% of the average. These values for v aresomewhat larger than usually found
31、in practice. When areliable estimate of v for the users laboratory becomesavailable, the equation given in 7.5.1 usually will require fewerthan the fixed number of specimens.NOTE 3If the material to be tested is known to have differentcharacteristics on the two sides, for example, physical character
32、istics of asa consequence of the manufacturing process, then the complete test shallbe carried out separately on each face.8. Conditioning8.1 Bring the specimens to moisture equilibrium in theatmosphere for testing geotextiles. Equilibrium is considered tohave been reached when the increase in mass
33、of the specimenin successive weightings made at intervals of not less than 2 hdoes not exceed 0.1% of the mass of the specimen. In generalpractice, the industry approaches equilibrium from the “asreceived” side.NOTE 4It is recognized that in practice geotextiles materials fre-quently are not weighte
34、d to determine when moisture equilibrium hasbeen reached. While such a procedure cannot be accepted in cases ofdispute, it may be sufficient in routine testing to expose the material to thestandard atmosphere for testing for a reasonable period of time before thespecimens are tested. At lease 24 h h
35、as been found acceptable in mostcases. However, certain fibers may exhibit slow moisture equalizationrates from the “as received” wet side. When this is known, a precondi-tioning cycle, as described in Practice D 1776, may be agreed uponbetween contractual parties.9. Procedure9.1 Select the load ran
36、ge of the tensile testing machine suchthat the rupture occurs between 10 and 90% of the full-scaleload.9.2 Center and secure the test specimen between the holdingplates ensuring that the test specimen extends to or beyond theouter edges of the clamping plates.9.3 Mark the test specimen along the ins
37、ide circumferenceof the holding container. This allows for a measurement ofpotential slippage of the specimen.9.4 If slippage greater than 5 mm is observed, the test onthat specimen should be discarded and a new specimen shouldbe obtained.9.5 Test at a machine speed of 50 mm/min (approximately 2in./
38、min) until the puncture rod completely ruptures the testspecimen. Read the puncture strength and displacement fromthe greatest force registered on the recording instrument duringthe test. For the testing of composite geotextiles, there may bea double peak. If so, the initial value should be reported
39、 evenif the second peak is higher than the first one.10. Calculation10.1 Calculate the average of the puncture strength for alltest results as read directly from the recording instrument.11. Report11.1 State that the material was tested in accordance withTest Method D 6241 . State the manner in whic
40、h the specimenswere conditioned. Describe the material or product sample andthe method of sampling used.11.2 Report the following information:11.2.1 The method of holding the test specimen in theclamping device.11.2.2 The average puncture strength of the specimenstested.11.2.3 The variation of data
41、within each group of speci-mens.11.2.4 The variation, if any, from the described test method.11.3 Upon request, the graph of plunger force versus dis-placement. A typical graph is given in Fig. 4.12. Precision and Bias12.1 Precision.12.1.1 Interlaboratory Testing ProgramsAn inter-laboratory testing
42、program (ILS) was performed in 2003. Thedesign of the experiment, similar to that of Practice E 691.A270g/m2 (8-oz/sy) needle-punched nonwoven geotextile and a540g/m2 (16-oz/sy) needle-punched nonwoven geotextile werecirculated to eight laboratories.12.1.2 . Test Results The precision information is
43、 pre-sented in Table 1 for the four materials. The average valueslisted for the strength test results are in units of N (lbs).12.2 BiasThe procedure in this test method for measuringthe static puncture strength of geotextiles using a 50-mm probehas no bias because the values of puncture strength can
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48、ard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).FIG. 4 Example of typical curve, plunger force versus plungerdisplacementMaterial AveragePuncture Strength95% ConfidenceRepeatability Limit95% ConfidenceReproducibility Limit(8-oz/sy) NonwovenGeotextile3045 (684) 11.3 15.3(16-oz/sy) NonwovenGeotextile7133 (1603) 10.3 15.4D 6241 04 (2009)6
