ASTM D7613-17(2019)

Standard Specification for Flexible Polypropylene Reinforced (fPP-R) and Nonreinforced (fPP) Geomembranes

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers flexible polypropylene reinforced (fPP-R) and nonreinforced (fPP) geomembranes made from flexible polypropylene as the principal polymer prepared by the polymerization of propylene with or without other alpha olefin monomers.  
1.2 The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values intended to ensure minimum quality. In-place system design criteria, such as field-seaming strength and material compatibility, among others, are factors that should be considered but are beyond the scope of this specification.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2019
• ICS: 59.080.70 - Geotextiles
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.06 - Geosynthetic Specifications

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7613 − 17 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Flexible Polypropylene Reinforced (fPP-R) and
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Nonreinforced (fPP) Geomembranes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7613; 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 D1004 Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of
Plastic Film and Sheeting
1.1 This specification covers flexible polypropylene rein-
D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of
forced (fPP-R) and nonreinforced (fPP) geomembranes made
Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated
from flexible polypropylene as the principal polymer prepared
Temperature
by the polymerization of propylene with or without other alpha
D2136 Test Method for Coated Fabrics—Low-Temperature
olefin monomers.
Bend Test
1.2 The tests and property limits used to characterize the
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
sheet are values intended to ensure minimum quality. In-place
D4833/D4833M Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance
system design criteria, such as field-seaming strength and
of Geomembranes and Related Products
material compatibility, among others, are factors that should be
D5199 Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thickness
considered but are beyond the scope of this specification.
of Geosynthetics
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as D5538 Practice for Thermoplastic Elastomers—
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Terminology and Abbreviations
standard.
D5884 Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of
Internally Reinforced Geomembranes
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D6636 Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Strength of Reinforced Geomembranes
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D6693 Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Nonreinforced Polyethylene and Nonreinforced Flexible
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Polypropylene Geomembranes
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
D7004/D7004M Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Reinforced Geomembranes
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accel-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
2. Referenced Documents
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for
2
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
3. Terminology
Oven
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
specification, refer to Terminologies D883 and D4439 and
Practice D5538.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.06 on Geosyn-
4. Materials and Manufacture
thetic Specifications.
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally
4.1 The sheet shall be capable of being heat welded, fused,
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D7613 – 17. DOI:
or adhesively bonded to itself for making watertight field
10.1520/D7613-17R19.
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splices and repairs.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.2 Geomembrane can be nonreinforced or reinforced with
Standards volume information, refer to the specification’s Document Summary page
on the ASTM website. fabric or scrim.
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5. Chemical Composition nicks and cuts, voids, thin areas, delaminations, or other
manufacturing defects that might adversely affect serviceabil-
5.1 The geomembrane shall be formulated from virgin
ity.
flexible polypropylene, in amounts greater than 85 %, by
weight of the total polymer content. The remaining 15 % shall
9. Test Methods
be comprised of compatible polymers or pigments (or both
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Designation: D7613 − 17 D7613 − 17 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Flexible Polypropylene Reinforced (fPP-R) and
1
Nonreinforced (fPP) Geomembranes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7613; 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 specification covers flexible polypropylene reinforced (fPP-R) and nonreinforced (fPP) geomembranes made from
flexible polypropylene as the principal polymer prepared by the polymerization of propylene with or without other alpha olefin
monomers.
1.2 The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values intended to ensure minimum quality. In-place system
design criteria, such as field-seaming strength and material compatibility, among others, are factors that should be considered but
are beyond the scope of this specification.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1004 Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting
D1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature
D2136 Test Method for Coated Fabrics—Low-Temperature Bend Test
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D4833D4833/D4833M Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related Products
D5199 Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thickness of Geosynthetics
D5538 Practice for Thermoplastic Elastomers—Terminology and Abbreviations
D5884 Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of Internally Reinforced Geomembranes
D6636 Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced Geomembranes
D6693 Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of Nonreinforced Polyethylene and Nonreinforced Flexible Polypro-
pylene Geomembranes
D7004D7004/D7004M Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.06 on Geosynthetic
Specifications.
Current edition approved July 1, 2017April 1, 2019. Published July 2017April 2019. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 20102017 as
D7613 – 10.D7613 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/D7613-10.10.1520/D7613-17R19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the specification’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminologies D883 and D4439 and Practice D5538.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 The sheet shall be capable of being heat welded, fused, or adhesively bonded to itself for making watertight field splices
and repairs.
4.2 Geomembrane can be nonreinforced or reinforced with fabric or scrim.
5. Chemical Composition
5.1 The geomembrane shall be formulated from vi
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