ASTM D4873-02(2009)
(Guide)Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
For a geosynthetic to be properly used it must be adequately identified and packaged. It must be handled and stored in such a way that its physical property values are not degraded. Failure to follow good practice may result in the unnecessary failure of the geosynthetic in a properly designed application.
This guide is not intended to replace project-specific storage, handling, identification, packaging, or installation requirements or quality assurance programs.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides guidelines for the identification and packaging of rolled geosynthetics by the manufacturer and for the handling and storage of geosynthetics by the end user. This guide is not to be considered as all encompassing since each project involving geosynthetics presents its own challenges and special conditions. Geosynthetic samples are often taken at manufacturer, supplier, or at the job site primarily for the purpose of conformance testing and verification. These samples should be properly labeled for identification purposes.
1.2 This guide is intended to aid manufacturers, suppliers, purchasers, and users of geosynthetics for identification, handling, and storage.
1.3 This guide is not applicable for factory fabricated panels due to a different set of identifications for the panel by the fabricator.
1.4 This guide is also applicable to geosynthetic samples.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:D4873 −02(Reapproved 2009)
Standard Guide for
Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls
and Samples
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4873; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This guide provides guidelines for the identification and 3.1 Definitions:
packaging of rolled geosynthetics by the manufacturer and for
3.1.1 geosynthetic, n—a planar product manufactured from
the handling and storage of geosynthetics by the end user. This
polymeric material used with soil, rock, earth, or any other
guide is not to be considered as all encompassing since each
geotechnical engineering related material as an integral part of
projectinvolvinggeosyntheticspresentsitsownchallengesand
a man-made project, structure, or system.
special conditions. Geosynthetic samples are often taken at
3.1.2 geotextile, n—a permeable geosynthetic comprised
manufacturer, supplier, or at the job site primarily for the
solely of textiles.
purpose of conformance testing and verification. These
samples should be properly labeled for identification purposes.
3.1.3 For definitions of other geosynthetic terms, refer to
Terminology D4439.
1.2 This guide is intended to aid manufacturers, suppliers,
3.1.4 For definitions of textile terms, refer to Terminology
purchasers, and users of geosynthetics for identification,
D123.
handling, and storage.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 This guide is not applicable for factory fabricated panels
3.2.1 core, n—a mandrel of cardboard, foam or other
due to a different set of identifications for the panel by the
material on which geosynthetics are rolled during manufactur-
fabricator.
ing to facilitate handling.
1.4 This guide is also applicable to geosynthetic samples.
3.2.2 supplier, n—the person or organization from whom a
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
geosynthetic is purchased or otherwise obtained.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The supplier is frequently the manufac-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
turer of the geosynthetic, but need not be.Asupplier who is not
and are not considered standard.
the manufacturer is expected to ensure that the responsibilities
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
of the manufacturer are fully met.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.3 sample, n—(1) a portion of material which is taken for
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
testing or for record purposes. (see also sample, lot; sample,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
laboratory; and specimen.) (2) a group of specimens used, or of
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
observationsmade,whichprovideinformationthatcanbeused
2. Referenced Documents
for making statistical inferences about the population(s) from
which the specimens are drawn.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
4. Significance and Use
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
4.1 For a geosynthetic to be properly used it must be
adequately identified and packaged. It must be handled and
stored in such a way that its physical property values are not
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.02 on Endurance Properties . degraded. Failure to follow good practice may result in the
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2009.PublishedJuly2009.Originallyapproved
unnecessary failure of the geosynthetic in a properly designed
in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D4873 – 02. DOI: 10.1520/
application.
D4873-02R09.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 This guide is not intended to replace project-specific
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
storage, handling, identification, packaging, or installation
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. requirements or quality assurance programs.
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D4873−02 (2009)
5. Procedure 5.2.2.3 Undesirable chemicals for any extended period of
time,
5.1 Packaging and Identification :
5.2.2.4 Flames, including welding sparks,
5.1.1 When cores are required, use those that have a
5.2.2.5 Temperatures in excess of 71°C (160°F) and below
crushing strength sufficient to avoid collapse or other damage
0°C (32°F) (see Note 2), and
in normal use.
5.2.2.6 Anyotherenvironmentalconditionthatmaydamage
5.1.2 For geotextiles and geotextile composites, cover each
the physical pro
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Designation:D4873–01 Designation: D 4873 – 02 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Guide for
Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls
and Samples
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4873; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides guidelines for the identification and packaging of rolled geosynthetics by the manufacturer and for the
handling and storage of geosynthetics by the end user. This guide is not to be considered as all encompassing since each project
involving geosynthetics presents its own challenges and special conditions. Geosynthetic samples are often taken at manufacturer,
supplier, or at the job site primarily for the purpose of conformance testing and verification. These samples should be properly
labeled for identification purposes.
1.2 This guide is intended to aid manufacturers, suppliers, purchasers, and users of geosynthetics for identification, handling,
and storage.
1.3 This guide is not applicable for factory fabricated panels due to a different set of identifications for the panel by the
fabricator.
1.4 This guide is also applicable to geosynthetic samples.
1.5
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D 4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
D 4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 geosynthetic, n—a planar product manufactured from polymeric material used with soil, rock, earth, or any other
geotechnical engineering related material as an integral part of a man-made project, structure, or system.
3.1.2 geotextile, n—a permeable geosynthetic comprised solely of textiles.
3.1.3 For definitions of other geosynthetic terms, refer to Terminology D 4439.
3.1.4 For definitions of textile terms, refer to Terminology D 123.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 core, n—a mandrel of cardboard, foam or other material on which geosynthetics are rolled during manufacturing to
facilitate handling.
3.2.2 supplier, n—the person or organization from whom a geosynthetic is purchased or otherwise obtained.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The supplier is frequently the manufacturer of the geosynthetic, but need not be.Asupplier who is not the
manufacturer is expected to ensure that the responsibilities of the manufacturer are fully met.
3.2.3 sample, n—(1) a portion of material which is taken for testing or for record purposes. (see also sample, lot; sample,
laboratory; and specimen.) (2) a group of specimens used, or of observations made, which provide information that can be used
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.02 on Endurance Properties .
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2001. Published March 2001. Originally published as D4873–88. Last previous edition D4873–97.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D 4873 – 02.
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vols 07.01.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
D 4873 – 02 (2009)
for making statistical inferences about the population(s) from which the specimens are drawn.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 For a geosynthetic to be properly used it must be adequately identified and packaged. It must be handled and stored in such
a way that its physical property values are not degraded. Failure to follow good practice may result in the unnecessary failure of
the geosynthetic in a properly designed application.
4.2 This guide is not intended to replace project-specific storage, handling, identification, packaging, or installation
requirements or quality assurance programs.
5. Procedure
5.1 Packaging and Identification :
5.1.1 When cores are required, use those that have a crushing strength sufficient to avoid collapse or other damage in normal
use.
5.1.2 For geotextiles and geotextile composites, cover each roll with a
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