Test Method Title
Standard Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related Products **Discontinued for geotextile use, the industry-accepted standard test method is now ASTM D6241
Reference Number
ASTM D4833
Material
Geotextile
Test Property
Puncture resistance
Description of Test
A test specimen is clamped without tension between circular plates of a ring clamp attached secured in a tensile testing machine. A force is exerted against the center of the unsupported portion of the test specimen by a solid steel rod attached tot he load indicator until rupture of the specimen occurs. The maximum force recorded is the value of puncture resistance of the specimen.
Number of Test Specimens
15
Test Specimen Size
4" diameter
Keywords
puncture, Resistance