Test Method Title
Standard Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of Internally Reinforced Geomembranes
Reference Number
ASTM D5884
Material
Geomembrane
Test Property
tear strength
Description of Test
The tensile tear strength of a membrane in both machine and cross-machine directions is determined by measuring the maximum load when cut specimens of specific dimensions are tested to failure, by tearing, at a fixed testing displacement rate condition.
Number of Test Specimens
5 machine direction 5 cross machine direction
Test Specimen Size
8" x 8"
Keywords
tear, tearing