Test Method Title
Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles-Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
Reference Number
ASTM D3787
Material
Geotextile
Test Property
bursting strength
Description of Test
A sample is clamped between grooved, circular plates of the ball burst attachment secured to the pulling jaw of the constant-rate-of-traverse testing machine. A force is exerted against the specimen by a polished, hardened steel ball that is attached to the pendulum-actuating clamp of the machine until rupture occurs.
Number of Test Specimens
10
Test Specimen Size
5" x 5"
Keywords
ball burst