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Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

Test Method Title

Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

Reference Number

ASTM D5034

Material

Geotextile

Test Property

breaking force, breaking elongation

Description of Test

A 4 inch wide specimen is mounted in clamps of a tensile testing machine and a force applied until the specimen breaks. Breaking force and elongation are measured and recorded.

Number of Test Specimens

5 machine direction 8 cross machine direction

Test Specimen Size

4" x 8"

Keywords

breaking strength, elongation