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Test Method Title

CBR Puncture Strength **GRI has discontinued this method, the industry-accepted standard test method is now ASTM D6241

Reference Number

GRI GS 1

Material

Geotextile

Test Property

CBR puncture strength

Description of Test

A test specimen is clamped without tension between circular plates and secured in a tensile or compression testing machine, or both. A force is exerted against the center of the unsupported portion of the test specimen by a steel plunger attached to the load indicator until rupture occurs. The maximum force is the value of puncture strength.

Preferred Test Sample Size

Number of Test Specimens

10

Test Specimen Size

9.5" diameter

Keywords

CBR, puncture

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