Test Method Title
Standard Test Method for the Static Puncture Strength of Geotextiles and Geotextile-Related Products Using a 50-mm Probe
Reference Number
ASTM D6241
Material
Geocomposite, Geotextile
Test Property
Puncture resistance
Description of Test
A test specimen is clamped between circular plates and secured in a tensile testing machine. A force is exerted against the center of the unsupported portion of the test specimen by a steel plunger attached to the load indicator until rupture.
Number of Test Specimens
10
Test Specimen Size
10.2" diameter
Keywords
CBR, puncture