Mechanical properties, behavior, and testing of geotextiles

In Table 7.1 all mechanical properties for GTX are listed and evaluated regarding their relevance to different functions. 

Mechanical properties Test methods Remarks Separation (S) Filtration (F) Protection (P) Reinforcement (R) Drainage (D)  

1 Tensile strength elongation ISO 10319 ASTM D4595 Wide-width test  

3 Grab strength ASTM D4632 Useful as simple quality control test  

4 Tensile force EN 29073-3 ISO 13934-1 Small-width test Used for durability test  

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Environmental stress crack resistance is covered in chapters Geotextile resins and additives and Mechanical properties, behavior, and testing of geotextiles of this book. 

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