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Test Method Title

Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics-Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method

Reference Number

ASTM D3786

Material

Geocomposite

Test Property

bursting strength

Description of Test

A sample is clamped over an expandable diaphragm which is then expanded by fluid pressure until the specimen is ruptured. The difference between the total pressure required to rupture the specimen and the pressure required to inflate the diaphragm is reported as the bursting strength.

Preferred Test Sample Size

Number of Test Specimens

10

Test Specimen Size

6" x 6"

Keywords

Mullen burst, burst strength

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