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Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles

Test Method Title

Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles

Reference Number

ASTM D5261

Material

Geocomposite, Geotextile

Test Property

Mass per unit area

Description of Test

The mass per unit area is determined by weighing test specimens of known dimensions, cut from various locations over the full width of the sample.

Number of Test Specimens

5

Test Specimen Size

4" x 8"

Keywords

fabric weight, mass per unit area, mpu