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Standard Test Method for Initial Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Sheeting

Test Method Title

Standard Test Method for Initial Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Sheeting

Reference Number

ASTM D1004

Material

Geomembrane

Test Property

tear strength

Description of Test

Test specimens are pulled with a tensile machine to determine the strength of material with an initial notch.

Number of Test Specimens

10 machine direction 10 cross machine direction

Test Specimen Size

.75" x 4" (C-Die)

Keywords

Resistance, strength, tear