ASTM D4886-18

Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sandpaper/Sliding Block Method)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of geotextiles, but caution is advised since information on the precision of the test is lacking. Comparative testing as directed in 5.1.1 may be advisable.  
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using this test method, the purchaser and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. At a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are from a lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using Student's t-test for unpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by the two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and the supplier must agree to interpret future test results in light of the known bias.  
5.2 The resistance of abrasion is also greatly affected by the conditions of the tests, such as the nature of abradant, variable action of the abradant over the area of specimen abraded, the tension of the specimen, the pressure between the specimen and abradant, and the dimensional changes in the specimens.  
5.3 The resistance of geotextile materials to abrasion as measured on a testing machine in the laboratory is generally only one of several factors contributing to performance or durability as experienced in the actual use of the material. While “abrasion resistance” and “durability” are frequently related, the relationship varies with different end uses and different factors may be necessary in any calculation of predicted durability from specific abrasion data. Laboratory tests may b...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of resistance of geotextiles to abrasion using an abrasion tester. This test method at this point has only been evaluated for geotextiles—not geomembranes, grids, etc. Therefore, the test method is designated for geotextiles, not geosynthetics, as all products may not lend themselves to this test method for abrasion. If later developments indicate a wider scope for this test method, appropriate changes will be made.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in inch-pound units are provided as information only.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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-Jan-2018
• ICS: 59.080.70 - Geotextiles
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.02 - Endurance Properties

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4886-10(2016) - Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sand Paper/Sliding Block Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2018
• Replaced By: ASTM D4886-23 - Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sandpaper/Sliding Block Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2023
• Refers: ASTM D4354-12(2020) - Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020
• Refers: ASTM D5035-11(2019) - Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2019
• Refers: ASTM D4439-18 - Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2018
• Refers: ASTM D4439-17 - Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2017
• Refers: ASTM D123-17 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Refers: ASTM D123-15b - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2015
• Refers: ASTM D4439-15a - Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015
• Refers: ASTM D123-15a - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015
• Refers: ASTM D4439-15 - Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015
• Refers: ASTM D123-15 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2015
• Refers: ASTM D4439-14 - Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2014
• Refers: ASTM D123-13a - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2013
• Refers: ASTM D123-13ae1 - Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: D4886 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sandpaper/Sliding
1
Block Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4886; 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 Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
1.1 This test method covers the determination of resistance
3. Terminology
of geotextiles to abrasion using an abrasion tester. This test
3.1 For definitions of other terms used in this test method,
method at this point has only been evaluated for geotextiles—
refer to Terminologies D123 and D4439.
not geomembranes, grids, etc. Therefore, the test method is
designated for geotextiles, not geosynthetics, as all products 3.2 Definitions:
may not lend themselves to this test method for abrasion. If 3.2.1 abrasion, n—the wearing away of any part of a
later developments indicate a wider scope for this test method, material by rubbing against another surface. D123
appropriate changes will be made.
3.2.2 loss in breaking force, n—percent comparison of
breaking force before and after abrasion.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in inch-pound units are provided as
4. Summary of Test Method
information only.
4.1 A test specimen, mounted on a stationary platform, is
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
rubbed by an abradant with specified surface characteristics.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Under controlled conditions of pressure and abrasive action,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the abradant is rubbed on a horizontal axis using a uniaxional
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
motion. Resistance to abrasions is expressed as a percentage of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
original strength before abrading.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5. Significance and Use
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
commercial shipments of geotextiles, but caution is advised
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
since information on the precision of the test is lacking.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Comparative testing as directed in 5.1.1 may be advisable.
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in
2. Referenced Documents
reported test results when using this test method, the purchaser
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Compe-
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
tent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled
of bias. At a minimum, the two parties should take a group of
Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
testspecimensthatareashomogeneousaspossibleandthatare
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
from a lot of material of the type in question. The test
D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of
specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers
to each laboratory for testing.The average results from the two
laboratories should be compared using Student’s t-test for
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
unpaireddataandanacceptableprobabilitylevelchosenbythe
Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.02 on Endur-
ance Properties.
two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2018. Published February 2018. Originally
its cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and the
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D4486 – 10 (2016).
supplier must agree to interpret future test results in light of the
DOI: 10.1520/D4886-18.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or known bias.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.2 The resistance of abrasion is also greatly affected by the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. conditions of the tests, such as the nature of
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Designation: D4886 − 10 (Reapproved 2016) D4886 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sand Paper/Sliding
1
(Sandpaper/Sliding Block Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4886; 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 test method covers the determination of resistance of geotextiles to abrasion using an abrasion tester. This test method
at this point has only been evaluated for geotextiles—not geomembranes, grids, etc. Therefore, the test method is designated for
geotextiles, not geosynthetics, as all products may not lend themselves to this test method for abrasion. If later developments
indicate a wider scope for this test method, appropriate changes will be made.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in inch-pound units are provided as information
only.
1.3 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of other terms used in this test method, refer to Terminologies D123 orand D4439.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 abrasion, n—the wearing away of any part of a material by rubbing against another surface. D123
3.2.2 loss in breaking force, n—percent comparison of breaking force before and after abrasion.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A test specimen, mounted on a stationary platform, is rubbed by an abradant with specified surface characteristics. Under
controlled conditions of pressure and abrasive action, the abradant is rubbed on a horizontal axis using a uniaxional motion.
Resistance to abrasions is expressed as a percentage of original strength before abrading.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of geotextiles, but caution is advised since
information on the precision of the test is lacking. Comparative testing as directed in 5.1.1 may be advisable.
1
This test method 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 June 1, 2016Feb. 1, 2018. Published June 2016February 2018. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20102016 as
D4486 – 10.D4486 – 10 (2016). DOI: 10.1520/D4886-10R16.10.1520/D4886-18.
2
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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D4886 − 18
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using this test method, the purchaser and the
supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical
assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. AsAt a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens
that are as homogeneous as possible and that are from a lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should then
be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laborato
...

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Designation: D4886 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sandpaper/Sliding
1
Block Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4886; 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 Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
1.1 This test method covers the determination of resistance
3. Terminology
of geotextiles to abrasion using an abrasion tester. This test
3.1 For definitions of other terms used in this test method,
method at this point has only been evaluated for geotextiles—
refer to Terminologies D123 and D4439.
not geomembranes, grids, etc. Therefore, the test method is
designated for geotextiles, not geosynthetics, as all products 3.2 Definitions:
may not lend themselves to this test method for abrasion. If 3.2.1 abrasion, n—the wearing away of any part of a
later developments indicate a wider scope for this test method, material by rubbing against another surface. D123
appropriate changes will be made.
3.2.2 loss in breaking force, n—percent comparison of
breaking force before and after abrasion.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in inch-pound units are provided as
4. Summary of Test Method
information only.
4.1 A test specimen, mounted on a stationary platform, is
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
rubbed by an abradant with specified surface characteristics.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Under controlled conditions of pressure and abrasive action,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the abradant is rubbed on a horizontal axis using a uniaxional
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
motion. Resistance to abrasions is expressed as a percentage of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
original strength before abrading.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5. Significance and Use
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
commercial shipments of geotextiles, but caution is advised
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
since information on the precision of the test is lacking.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Comparative testing as directed in 5.1.1 may be advisable.
5.1.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in
2. Referenced Documents
reported test results when using this test method, the purchaser
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Compe-
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
tent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled
of bias. At a minimum, the two parties should take a group of
Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
test specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
from a lot of material of the type in question. The test
D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of
specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers
to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two
laboratories should be compared using Student’s t-test for
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
unpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by the
Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.02 on Endur-
ance Properties.
two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2018. Published February 2018. Originally
its cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and the
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D4486 – 10 (2016).
supplier must agree to interpret future test results in light of the
DOI: 10.1520/D4886-18.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or known bias.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.2 The resistance of abrasion is also greatly affected by the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. conditions of the tests, such as the nature of abradant, variable
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