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Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)

Test Method Title

Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)

Reference Number

ASTM D5035

Material

Geocomposite, Geotextile

Test Property

tensile strength, elongation

Description of Test

A test specimen is clamped in a tensile testing machine and a force applied to the specimen until it breaks. Breaking force and elongation are reported.

Number of Test Specimens

5 machine direction 8 cross machine direction

Test Specimen Size

1" or 2" wide strips

Keywords

elongation, strip, tensile strength