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ASTM D6917-03(2007)

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Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)

Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
To properly evaluate prefabricated vertical drains, tests must be performed according to specific test methods and procedures. Failure to follow this practice can result in data not representative of the product’characteristics and performance.
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1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the selection of appropriate test methods for prefabricated vertical geocomposite drains (sometimes referred to as Wick Drains) used in geotechnical engineering applications to provide consistency in data reporting.
1.2 This guide includes test methods for all types of prefabricated geocomposite drains manufactured in a plant and consisting of a polymeric core structure with a synthetic fabric (geotextile) jacket for filtration.
1.3 This guide is intended to aid all personnel involved in the selection, manufacture, installation, or evaluation of prefabricated vertical drains.
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.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-May-2007
ICS
91.060.20 - Roofs
Technical Committee
D35 - Geosynthetics
Drafting Committee
D35.03 - Permeability and Filtration
Current Stage
Ref Project

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ASTM D6917-03 - Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)
Effective Date
01-Jun-2007
Replaced By
ASTM D6917-03(2011) - Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)
Effective Date
01-Jun-2011

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Designation:D6917–03 (Reapproved 2007)
Standard Guide for
Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains
1
(PVD)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6917; 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 Geosynthetic Using a Constant Head
D4751 Test Method for Determining Apparent Opening
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the selection
Size of a Geotextile
of appropriate test methods for prefabricated vertical geocom-
D4884 Test Method for Strength of Sewn or Thermally
posite drains (sometimes referred to as Wick Drains) used in
Bonded Seams of Geotextiles
geotechnicalengineeringapplicationstoprovideconsistencyin
D4886 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles
data reporting.
(Sand Paper/Sliding Block Method)
1.2 This guide includes test methods for all types of
D5101 Test Method for Measuring the Soil-Geotextile Sys-
prefabricated geocomposite drains manufactured in a plant and
tem Clogging Potential by the Gradient Ratio
consisting of a polymeric core structure with a synthetic fabric
D5199 Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thickness
(geotextile) jacket for filtration.
of Geosynthetics
1.3 This guide is intended to aid all personnel involved in
D5261 Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of
the selection, manufacture, installation, or evaluation of pre-
Geotextiles
fabricated vertical drains.
D5322 Practice for Laboratory Immersion Procedures for
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Evaluating the Chemical Resistance of Geosynthetics to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Liquids
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D5493 Test Method for Permittivity of Geotextiles Under
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Load
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D5567 Test Method for Hydraulic Conductivity Ratio
2. Referenced Documents (HCR) Testing of Soil/Geotextile Systems
2
D5819 Guide for Selecting Test Methods for Experimental
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Evaluation of Geosynthetic Durability
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile
D6241 Test Method for the Static Puncture Strength of
Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
Geotextiles and Geotextile-Related Products Using a
D4491 Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles
50-mm Probe
by Permittivity
D6364 Test Method for Determining Short-Term Compres-
D4533 Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of
sion Behavior of Geosynthetics
Geotextiles
D6389 Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resis-
D4632 Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elonga-
tance of Geotextiles to Liquids
tion of Geotextiles
D4716 Test Method for Determining the (In-plane) Flow
3. Terminology
Rate per Unit Width and Hydraulic Transmissivity of a
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 geocomposite, n—a product composed of two or more
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics
materials, at least one of which is a geosynthetic.
and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.03 on Permeability and
3.1.2 geosynthetic, n—a planar product manufactured from
Filtration.
polymeric material used with soil, rock, earth, or other geo-
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2007.PublishedJuly2007.Originallyapproved
in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D6917–03. DOI: 10.1520/
technical engineering related material as an integral part of a
D6917-03R07.
manmade project, structure, or system.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.1.3 geotechnical engineering, n—the engineering applica-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
tion of geotechnics.
Standards 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.
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D6917–03 (2007)
3.1.4 geotechnics, n—the application of scientific methods
Characteristic ASTM Standard
PVD (Geocomposite)
and engineering principles to the acquisition, interpretation,
Weight Test Method D5261
and use of knowledge of materials of the earth’s crust to the
Grab Test Method D4632
solution of engineering problems.
Thickness Test Method D5199
Discharge Capacity (Transmissivity) Test Method D4716
3.1.5 geotextiles, n—any permeable textile material used in
Compression Test Method D6364
foundation, soil, rock, earth, or any other geotechnical engi-
Seam Strength Test Method D4884
neer
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