1、Designation: D6707 06 (Reapproved 2011)Standard Specification forCircular-Knit Geotextile for Use in Subsurface DrainageApplications1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6707; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of r
2、evision, 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 specification covers circular-knit geotextiles foruse on the outside of perforated pipes and
3、 Class B geocom-posites per Specification D7001 in drainage applications.1.2 The tests used to characterize the geotextile are intendedto ensure good workmanship and quality, and are not neces-sarily adequate for design purposes in view of the importanceof environmental factors and specific performa
4、nce objectives.Tests have been selected with essentially neutral aqueoussystems in mind. Other tests may be necessary to establishchemical resistance and durability under the conditions of aparticular application.1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, opera-tions, and equipment. This sta
5、ndard does not purport toaddress all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with itsuse. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard toestablish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 A
6、STM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD4439 Terminology for GeosyntheticsD4491 Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextilesby PermittivityD4751 Test Method for Determining Apparent OpeningSize of a GeotextileD6241 Test Method for the Static Puncture Strength ofGeotextiles and Geo
7、textile-Related Products Using a50-mm ProbeD7001 Specification for Geocomposites for Pavement EdgeDrains and Other High-Flow Applications3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 circular knita structure produced by interloopingone or more ends of yarn or comparable mate
8、rial in acontinuously circular orientation around the fabric.3.1.2 filtrationthe equilibrium soil to geotextile systemthat allows for adequate liquid flow with limited soil lossacross the plane of the geotextile over the service lifetimecompatible with the application under consideration.3.2 Definit
9、ions in this standard are in accordance withTerminology D123 and D4439, unless otherwise specified.4. Classification4.1 The circular-knit geotextiles covered by this specifica-tion are classified as follows:4.1.1 Type A: fabric4.1.2 Type H: fabric4.2 The characteristics of the two types of geotextil
10、e aregiven in 8.1 below.5. Significance and Use5.1 Circular knit geotextiles have been used extensively formany years as filtration geotextiles in combination with sub-surface drainage pipes.5.2 The test procedures and recommendations referred to inthis standard are considered adequate to determine
11、the accept-able performance properties of these geotextiles and arerecommended to specifiers and users of these products foracceptance testing.6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 The geotextile shall be manufactured from polymericmaterials.6.2 The geotextiles are manufactured by a circular knitprocess t
12、o ensure a consistent, continuous fabric without seamsalong its machine direction in order to envelope the perforatedpipe without flaws.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 onGeosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.03 on Perme-ability and Fil
13、tration.Current edition approved June 1, 2011. Published July 2011. Originally approvedin 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D670706. DOI: 10.1520/D6707-06R11.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For An
14、nual 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 19428-2959, United States.7. Fabrication Procedures7.1 The circular knit geotextiles, when applied t
15、o theperforated tubing, fit snugly and uniformly over the entireexterior surface of the pipe.7.2 If for any reason the circular knitted geotextile fabricbecomes damaged, repair of damaged area may be conductedin the field prior to installation, by wrapping or overlaying thedamaged area with similar
16、knitted fabric and attaching thefabric either by tying or with suitable adhesive tape.7.3 The overlaid fabric must be secured in such a manner soas to prevent the patch from moving or shifting during normalinstallation procedures.7.4 The overlaid fabric must cover an area extending aminimum of 45 cm
17、 (18 in.) on either side of the damaged areaand must cover the entire circumference of the wrapped pipe inthe area where the repair is being made.8. Physical Requirements8.1 Table of Values:Test Method Type A Type HD4491 Water Permittivity 2.4 s (-1) min 2.75 s (-1) minTest Method Type A Type HD4751
18、 AOS 0.60 mm max 0.425 mm maxD6241 Puncturestrength (N)800 min 800 min8.1.1 The physical values provided in this standard are notintended to address all soil conditions which may be encoun-tered.8.1.2 Specialty circular knit geotextiles may be available forother soil conditions.8.1.3 Fabric designed
19、 to fit nominal O.D. of pipe.9. Quality Assurance9.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order, orwhen requested by the purchaser, the supplier shall affirm thatthe geotextile was manufactured, inspected and tested inaccordance with this specification and that it has been found tomeet the req
20、uirements of this specification.10. Keywords10.1 circular-knit; drainage pipe; fabric; filter; geocompos-ite; geotextile; perforated pipeASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this sta
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